The Retro Directory

Atari 2600 Repairs | Video Game 911

Ledgewood

Video Game 911 is a US-based specialist repair service for classic gaming consoles. They provide mail-in and local drop-off repairs for systems including the Atari 2600, NES/SNES, Original Xbox, PS2 and handhelds like Game Boy, offering diagnostics, board work, cartridge-slot cleaning, AV mods and a 90-day warranty.

Atari Repair Parts

Specialist online retailer of repair and replacement parts for Atari consoles and computers (plus parts for other vintage consoles). Sells a self-developed line of replacement components aimed at retro game collectors, offers online ordering and ships orders (typically within a week). Defective items are replaced; refunds are not offered.

Audio And DVD Repairs | Correct Service Ltd | Nottingham

Nottingham

Family-run Nottingham repair centre offering TV, audio/Hi‑Fi and DVD/hard‑drive recorder repairs, plus TV installation. Services explicitly include turntable and cassette deck servicing alongside broader domestic appliance and remote control repairs. Workshop/contact point in Carlton, Nottingham.

Audio Installation & Audio Repairs | Glasgow | Erskine | Paisley | Hamilton

Glasgow, Glasgow

Dependable TV Service Co is a Glasgow-based AV specialist offering on-site installation, diagnosis and repairs for TVs, hi‑fis, turntables, amplifiers, speakers and vintage radios. Covering Glasgow, East Kilbride, Paisley, Erskine and Hamilton, they handle modern and vintage equipment including old & vintage TV restoration and workshop-sourced parts when needed.

Back to the Past Swindon | Retro & VIntage Buy & Sell Specialists

Swindon

Back to the Past Swindon is a Gorse Hill-based retro & vintage buy‑and‑sell specialist. They stock and purchase 1970s–1990s items including vintage computers, consoles and games, handheld electronic games, toys, Walkmans and cassette players, hi‑fi and vinyl. The business runs a physical shop (open most Thurs–Sat), offers written valuations, collection purchases and film scanning/conversion services, and sells to worldwide collectors.

Base Arcade | The original Free play Retro Arcade Experience in Belfast | Banana Block Belfast

Belfast

Base Arcade is a pop-up freeplay retro arcade in Belfast running ticketed sessions featuring classic arcade cabinets, pinball machines and a dedicated retro console area spanning games from the 1970s–1990s. Events are held at the Banana Block (Portview Trade Centre) with family-friendly early sessions, an on-site bar, merch and occasional private/corporate hire.

Birmingham Gaming Market | The UK's biggest and best gaming markets!

Birmingham, West Midlands

Birmingham Gaming Market (run by Replay Events) is a large, ticketed retro gaming market held at The New Bingley Hall, Birmingham. Regular events bring dozens of traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, import titles, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Advance/door ticketing and exhibitor table bookings are available.

Brighton — Video Game Retro Market

Brighton

Ticketed Video Game Retro Market held at Brighton Racecourse featuring traders selling vintage video games, consoles, accessories, retro toys, trading cards and related merchandise. The event includes a retro gaming play area, seating and refreshments, with standard and early-entry ticket options.

Buy an Arcade Machine in Bristol | Arcade Mania

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Arcade Mania (Arcade Mania Gaming Ltd) hand-builds and sells bespoke retro arcade machines across the UK — from classic bartops to full-size and ‘mega’ cabinets preloaded with thousands of arcade titles. They also supply JAMMA boards and harnesses, sell flat-pack kits and coin-pusher machines, provide custom artwork/branding, and offer repair and maintenance services for arcade equipment.

Buy Retro Games and Consoles at ConsoleMAD

ConsoleMAD is a UK online retro games shop offering thousands of titles and consoles across 30+ formats (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and more). Stock includes cartridge, cassette, disk and disc-era games plus occasional memorabilia and clearance deals. Ships to UK addresses and lists options for selling games.

C Stick Arcade - Retro Arcade Popup in Bath!

Bath, Somerset

C Stick Arcade is a pop-up retro gaming venue in Bath offering hands-on play across a wide range of classic consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Mega Drive, Master System, Dreamcast, PS1 and more). They run public sessions, events and competitive tournaments for retro gaming fans.

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Derby, Derbyshire

Derby Computer Museum is a volunteer-run museum in central Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computers and games consoles. The museum displays and restores classic systems (Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Atari, 80s/90s PCs and vintage consoles) with many hands-on exhibits. They also offer prop hire of restored working kit for film, TV, theatre and events, run school and corporate experiences, accept donated exhibits and recruit volunteers. The museum does not provide repair services to the public.