The Retro Directory

EasternToysandCollectables – We Buy your unwanted toys

Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich-based buyer and reseller of collectable toys, specialising in vintage 1970s–1990s action figures, die-cast, LEGO and retro games consoles. Buys single items or whole collections across the UK, offers collection or secure postal options, and regularly sells at toy fairs and events.

EDR & MSPC Repairs

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire-based electronics workshop offering component- and PCB-level repairs for a wide range of kit — from retro audio (Walkmans, cassette decks, vinyl turntables, 1990s stereo systems) and VHS/VCRs to games consoles, computers and vehicle electronics (ECUs, dashboards, infotainment). Postal repairs accepted; also sells refurbished devices and builds custom gaming PCs. Warranty offered on most repairs.

Electronics | Repair Café Glasgow

Glasgow

Volunteer-run Repair Café Glasgow runs monthly public repair sessions in Glasgow (last Saturday of the month) where volunteers diagnose and repair a wide range of items. Their electronics team regularly works on radios, cassette players/recorders, CD players, speakers, headphones and gaming consoles, offering free advice and basic repairs at community venues such as Clyde Community Hall.

Electronics Repair, CRT TV, Retro Game Console, VHS, Old Computer

Crieff

Scotland-based restoration workshop specialising in complete restoration and preservation of collectible vintage electronics. Services include full restorations of CRT televisions and monitors, classic computers and retro consoles (Commodore, Amiga, C64, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum), vintage hi‑fi (cassette decks, turntables, reel‑to‑reel), radiograms, and VHS equipment. Workshop works by appointment and begins projects with a paid assessment and quotation.

Evercade | Official Website | Retro Games Consoles

Evercade (Blaze Entertainment Ltd) produces cartridge-based retro gaming consoles and officially licensed collections of classic games. The range includes handheld and home units (Alpha, EXP-R, VS-R, Nexus, SuperPocket, etc.), regularly released multi-game cartridges and a direct online shop with pre-orders for new hardware and collections. Ideal for collectors and players seeking authentic, plug-and-play retro gaming experiences.

Four Quarters - Arcade Package | Newcastle | Last Night of Freedom

Newcastle upon Tyne

Four Quarters is a retro gaming bar on Dean Street in Newcastle offering over 20 classic arcade machines and free-to-use console booths. Suitable for groups and events, packages typically include a private console booth, arcade tokens and drink tokens — plus themed cocktails, pizzas and party hire options.

Free Repair Service – DIY Chris

Sinking Spring

DIY Chris is a US-based retro computer specialist focusing on repair, restoration and parts for 1980s–90s systems. Services include a free repair offer for select Commodore models (C64/C128/C16/Plus‑4), paid diagnostics and repairs for a wide range of vintage computers and consoles, and an Amiga 500/600/1200 recapping service. The site also runs an online shop selling replica drives, ROM/PLA/SID replacements and related components, and handles shipping for repairs and orders.

Gadget Man Ireland - Gaming - Retro Gaming Consoles

Waterford, Waterford

Gadget Man Ireland is a Waterford-based gadget retailer that stocks a dedicated Consoles & Retro Gaming range: pocket retro handhelds, HDMI game sticks pre-loaded with classic arcade and console titles, arcade-style novelty games and a wide selection of gaming accessories. Offers online ordering with fast shipping across Ireland and Europe and physical store locations in Waterford.

Game Chasing: The Retro Hut, Southampton - MoeGamer

Southampton

The Retro Hut is an independent retro games shop in Southampton selling and buying preowned consoles, boxed computer games and loose cartridges across systems from the 1980s–1990s (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Amiga, Dreamcast) through to later preowned platforms (PS2/PS3, Xbox 360). The small, well‑organised store also stocks vinyl, collectible cards, toys and board games. Located at 48 Shirley Rd, the shop accepts trade‑ins and is described as open most days (10:00–17:00, Sundays 13:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays).

Game Over - Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bookable video game cafe in Old Portsmouth offering two-hour sessions on a broad selection of consoles from classic vintage systems (Vectrex, Pong on Binatone TV Master IV) to 1990s consoles (PlayStation 1, GameCube). Onsite snacks and soft drinks available; bookings via phone or email.

Game Repair Glasgow - Playstation 5 Repair - Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based console and electronics repair specialist. Game Repair Glasgow repairs consoles and gaming hardware from 1970s-era retro kit through to current-gen systems, with expertise in PlayStation (including PS5/PS4), Xbox and Nintendo Switch repairs. Services include HDMI and power-fault repairs, overheating/fan fixes, data extraction/modification and PC/laptop repairs. No-fix-no-fee policy and on-site opening hours listed.

Game Vault - Market Place Bolton

Bolton

Game Vault is an indoor arcade and family gaming venue on the 3rd floor of Market Place Bolton. It offers a mix of retro arcade games, VR experiences and roller-coaster simulators, all operating on token-operated machines.