The Retro Directory

Arcade, Pinball & Jukebox Repair Services

Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire

Hardman Amusements buys, sources and sells pinball machines, arcade cabinets and jukeboxes and offers specialist repair and diagnostics for pinball, arcade and jukebox equipment. Based in Lytham St. Annes, they list classic machines for sale and provide parts replacement and electrical troubleshooting.

ArcadeRevive - Expert Arcade Machine Restoration

Independent arcade-machine restorer specialising in full restorations of classic 1970s–1990s arcade cabinets. Services documented include cabinet repair and refinishing, PCB and power-supply fault finding, control-panel rebuilds, artwork reproduction and CRT monitor rebuilds. The site also publishes detailed technical repair notes and restoration project journals (e.g. a Nintendo Donkey Kong (1981) rebuild).

Arcades & Retro Games | The Light Redhill

Redhill, Surrey

Arcade area inside The Light Redhill cinema complex offering a mix of nostalgic fairground arcade games and popular arcade titles. Machines accept contactless payments and QR credits; credits can be purchased online or at the on-site ATM. Located on High Street in Redhill, the arcade is part of the venue's wider leisure and party facilities.

ArCains - ArCains

Liverpool, Merseyside

ArCains is a multi-level arcade and gaming venue at Cains Brewery Village, Liverpool. Pay an admission fee for unlimited access to video gaming across multiple floors (including an 18+ area), plus pool/table games, a Game Vault, on-site food & drink, gift vouchers, memberships and regular events such as conventions — available for birthdays, group bookings and private hire.

Armstrong Audio | Vintage & Retro Audio Repair ... - London

Walthamstow, London

Walthamstow-based specialist repair workshop for vintage and retro audio (c.1960–2000). Armstrong Audio undertakes diagnostics, repairs and restoration of turntables, amplifiers, reel-to-reel machines and studio/audiophile equipment by appointment, with a quoted pricing structure, 6-month warranty and on-site drop-off/collection hours.

Astral Sonic Technology

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Leeds-based specialist workshop offering component-level repair, restoration and custom design for electronic music equipment. Strong expertise in valve (tube) amplifiers, vintage hi‑fi, turntables and analogue synthesisers, plus PA, mixers and effects. All repairs are fully tested with service reports and a minimum 90-day workmanship guarantee. Appointment-only at Unity Business Centre, Leeds.

Astrocity Southend on sea | Arcade Games & Kids Birthday Parties

Southend on Sea, Essex

Astro City Amusements is a free‑play arcade in Southend‑on‑Sea with over 60 machines (including Pac‑Man, Street Fighter, Daytona USA and rhythm games). They run regular public free‑play sessions, host children's and adult/private parties and offer exclusive venue hire plus an on‑site snack bar.

Atari 2600 Repair | 1st Generation Atari Console Service & Pricing

Oxnard

Trílex Fix is an Oxnard (CA) electronics repair specialist offering repairs across computers, phones and gaming consoles — including dedicated servicing and pricing for 1st‑generation Atari 2600 consoles. They provide diagnostics, logic‑board and controller work, data recovery and accept mail‑in repairs; local drop‑off is by appointment.

Atari 2600 Repair and Modification Service UK – Keeping your Woody going in the 2020s

Romford, Essex

One-man UK specialist repairing, modifying and 'future-proofing' Atari 2600 consoles. Services include IC and capacitor replacement, power/switch/joystick repairs, AV and RGB conversions, swapping internals from spares, and hiring units for events. Based in Romford, Essex; mainly operates by post but accepts drop-offs.

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.

Athertronics Electronics Repair and Restoration | audio repair | 9 Rockingham Road, Blackpool, UK

Blackpool, Lancashire

Athertronics is a Blackpool-based specialist repairing and restoring audio and musical electronics. Services cover vintage and modern hi‑fi (turntables, tape decks, amps, speakers), synthesizer and keyboard repairs and mods (including MIDI retrofits), guitar and amp work, effects pedal servicing and bespoke electronic restorations and upgrades. Offers diagnostics, parts sourcing and refurbishment.