The Retro Directory

Joypad - Gaming Events & Retro Console Hire Specialists

Joypad provides retro console hire and gaming event production across mainland UK. They supply vintage CRT TV setups and a library of over 2,500 original cartridges and discs for private parties, corporate events, festivals, cinema gaming nights and public pop-ups, as well as tournaments and themed gaming brunches.

Lees Games

Morecambe, Lancashire

Brick-and-mortar games shop in Morecambe buying, selling and trading modern and retro consoles and games. Hosts an in-store anime collectibles outlet and supports local game developers. Note: the shop does not offer console repairs.

Level Up Games

Canterbury, Kent

Independent brick-and-mortar games shop in Canterbury specialising in buying, selling and trading video games and consoles with a primary focus on retro systems and related merchandise. Also stocks Pokémon cards, plush and figures alongside second‑hand games and hardware.

Level Up! - Retro Game Shop (Liverpool, UK) | Flickr

Liverpool, Merseyside

Independent Liverpool shop specialising in retro video games, consoles and vintage computer titles. Photographs show a wide selection of Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari and older computer software and boxed/unboxed items. Located at Quiggins @ Grand Central, Renshaw Street.

MT Games | Buy - Sell - Exchange

Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

MT Games is a family-run UK retailer (stores in Weston-super-Mare and Taunton) buying, selling and trading retro consoles, games and related collectibles. They stock a dedicated retro gaming cabinet (from systems such as Atari 2600 and Sega Master System), pre-owned DVDs/CDs, LEGO, Hornby, Warhammer and hobby supplies. Online shop available with UK delivery and in-store trade-in options.

NES Repair & Restoration Service (USA) – RetroSix US

RetroSix US is a US-based online shop specialising in repair, restoration and modding of retro consoles and computers. They service a broad range of classic systems (NES, SNES, Sega, Amiga, Commodore, Atari, Neo Geo, and more), sell capacitor kits and other retro hardware supplies, and ship from the USA. Current repair queue listed at 6–12 weeks.

NES Repair and RGB Installation Upgrade Services | Bitjump Games

Provo

Bitjump Games is a US-based retro games specialist selling pre-owned consoles and games and offering repair and upgrade services. Their site lists retro console repairs for systems including NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, PlayStation 1/2 and classic Sega systems, plus RGB/RetroGEM HDMI installation and refurbishment services. Operates an online shop and a physical store in Provo, UT.

NQ64 | Retro Gaming & Arcade Bar in Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands

NQ64 Birmingham is an 18+ neon-lit arcade bar in Digbeth combining a drinks menu and themed cocktails with a large collection of arcade machines, pinball and retro consoles. The venue lists 33 arcade machines, 2 pinball machines and multiple classic consoles (SNES, Mega Drive, N64, PS1, Neo Geo, original Xbox, GameCube), plus an adults’ Laser Quest and private bookings for groups and events.

Pinball Pixels Pints | Retroids Arcade Bar | Worcester | England

Worcester, Worcestershire

Retroids Arcade Bar (Pinball • Pixels • Pints) is a Worcester arcade bar featuring two floors of classic arcade machines, pinball tables and retro consoles (SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation One and more). The venue operates as a licensed bar, runs free-play days, pinball league nights and hosts private parties and full-venue hire for groups.

Playback Arcade – The Galleries

Bristol, Bristol

Playback Arcade is a pay-once, freeplay retro arcade located on the lower floor of The Galleries in Broadmead, Bristol. Run by long-term gamers, the venue offers a rotating selection of arcade and pinball machines, classic consoles, Japanese rhythm and party games, plus board games — bookings and single admission tickets are available.

Playback Arcade | Bristol ARCADE| FREEPLAY | RETRO CONSOLES

Bristol, Bristol

Playback Arcade is a freeplay retro arcade in The Galleries, Broadmead, Bristol. The venue offers 35+ dedicated arcade machines, Neo Geo/JAMMA cabinets, 7 consoles displayed on CRTs (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Mega Drive, Master System, PSX, etc.), a selection of pay-to-play pinball machines, and a library of 100+ board games. Entry is ticketed with regular opening hours and private hire options.

PlayStation 1 Repair Services

PC Savants is an electronics repair shop offering specialist PlayStation 1 repairs alongside a wide range of console services. They perform disc drive fixes, circuit-level diagnostics and mainboard repairs, port replacement and HDMI mods, and include basic internal cleaning. The business also runs a buy/sell/trade service and advertises free diagnostics and flat-rate pricing. Phone contact provided for appointments.