The Retro Directory

Last Level Games – An independent video game shop specialising in retro formats

Norwich, Norfolk

Independent retro video games shop in Norwich specialising in buying, selling and trading vintage consoles, cartridges and accessories. Items are hand-tested, cleaned and often refurbished; stock includes Game Boy, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Sega systems, PlayStation (PS1) era hardware, Atari 2600 and more. Visit the store at 64 St Benedicts Street for the full range.

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Level Up Entertainment is a 2,500 sqft private-hire arcade in Nottingham offering exclusive party and corporate event packages. The venue hosts over 40 machines including retro arcade cabinets, pinball, pool, air hockey and a range of VR racers and free-roam experiences — suitable for children’s parties, adult events and group bookings.

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.

Lightgun Games

UK-based online retro games shop and service provider. Stocks retro games, Game Boy frames and trading-card merchandise, and offers repair and refurbishment for vintage systems — including Game Boy screen upgrades, DS Lite refurbishment, PS1/Sega Saturn disc laser replacement and board-level recapping for Game Gear and Amiga 500 — plus custom console paint and decal work.

Nabbit | Online Store | Retro & Current Gaming | Used Consoles

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Nabbit (MPSF Ltd) is a UK online retailer specialising in vintage and retro video games, consoles and accessories. Stock covers classic systems including Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, Xbox and lesser-known consoles; they also buy games and consoles from customers, use a graded-condition system, run a members programme with discounts/rewards and ship orders by mail.

NES Games, Parts and Service

Darby

US-based specialist online shop focused on vintage Nintendo systems (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii and handhelds). Sells games, system packages, OEM parts and collector items, and offers repairs, servicing and trade-ins. Large inventory of replacement parts and retro accessories.

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.

Newcastle - Four Quarters Arcade Bar

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Four Quarters Newcastle is a central arcade bar mixing restored original arcade cabinets and pinball with bookable console booths, craft drinks, pizza and private‑hire for parties and events. The venue runs classic games (Space Invaders, Street Fighter II, Tekken 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc.), operates original coin‑op cabinets maintained by an in‑house team, and hosts tournaments, film nights and live sport screenings.

North East Retro Gaming | The home of Retro Gaming

Gateshead

North East Retro Gaming (NERG) is a ticketed retro-gaming event held at Gateshead International Stadium featuring over 200 classic arcade and console machines, pinball, vintage computers and around 50 traders selling retro games, hardware and merchandise.

North Shields - The Arcade Warehouse

North Shields

Free-play arcade in North Shields featuring a mix of retro arcade machines alongside modern VR and e‑sports setups. Open to the public with timed sessions, party packages and private hire; also offers pool, air hockey and basketball machines.

Playnation Games - Centrale & Whitgift

Croydon

Playnation Games at Whitgift (Centrale & Whitgift, Croydon) is a large high-street games shop specialising in both current and old‑school video games. The store stocks a substantial retro gaming selection alongside modern titles, tabletop games, models and gunpla kits, and TCGs (Yu‑Gi‑Oh, Magic: The Gathering). Onsite amenities include a spacious game lounge with regular events, an in‑store repair bay (The Xboxers) and a 4‑month warranty on consoles; the shop also offers fast credit exchanges on eligible items.

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Chester, Cheshire

Chester games shop buying, selling and trading trading-card games and collectibles, with an in-store selection of retro consoles and games. Runs Magic: The Gathering events (prereleases, FNM, Commander), sells singles online and accepts collections for purchase. Operates a public shop at Watergate Row South and an online store.