The Retro Directory

CH Vintage Audio

Northwich, Cheshire

CH Vintage Audio (Chris Hewitt) is a Cheshire-based specialist with one of the UK’s largest collections of vintage sound equipment. They hire classic PA systems, microphone collections, guitar amps, tape machines and vintage synths (ARP, Moog, EMS, WEM, Fender, Marshall and more) for film, TV, events and studio use. Items can be delivered across the UK or shipped by courier, and pre-booked visits to the Chris Hewitt Museum of Rock are available for industry and enthusiasts.

Chips (IW)

Newport, Isle of Wight

Independent Isle of Wight shop selling thousands of tested and cleaned pre-owned video games and consoles. Stocks retro systems and formats including PS1, PS2, GameCube, Game Boy, Mega Drive, NES and Atari 2600; offers a disc-cleaning service and accepts trade-ins of games and hardware.

Collectors Toys | Vintage Toy Auction | Maidstone, Kent

Chainhurst, Kent

J. Stuart Watson is a Maidstone-based auctioneer handling regular collectors' toy sales and valuations. Their auctions frequently feature 1970s–1990s collectables — die-cast models (Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox), Scalextric, Meccano, model railway items and TV action-figure lines such as Star Wars, TMNT, Ghostbusters and Thundercats. They offer appraisals, fortnightly specialist sales with online bidding, and collection/postage options.

Commodore 64 Repair Service | AMI64

Swindon, Wiltshire

AMI64 (Swindon, UK) is a specialist Amiga and Commodore 64 shop and service run by long‑time enthusiasts. They sell refurbished Amigas/C64s, games and parts, and provide fixed‑price C64 clean & repair, Amiga diagnostics, professional recapping (Panasonic/Wurth caps) and related upgrades such as Gotek installs and accelerators. UK and worldwide shipping available.

Commodore C64 Game System Repair Service - Get A Free Quote — Game Console Repairs

Game Console Repairs (Australia) provides diagnostics and repair services for retro gaming and computing systems, including a dedicated Commodore 64 repair service. They offer free-quote diagnostics, controller repairs, replacement parts and pickup & delivery for repair jobs within Australia. Contact via email or phone to request a quote or book a repair.

Computer & Laptop Repair – Glasgow G42 9PR | Electronic Partners

Glasgow, Glasgow City

Electronic Partners is a UK specialist electronics repair centre offering component-level diagnostics and restoration for a wide range of devices. They accept drop-offs at a Glasgow service point (Langside Foodstore, Sinclair Drive) and handle computer & laptop repairs, gaming consoles, circuit-board rework, and vintage Hi‑Fi/amplifier restoration. Nationwide mail-in/drop-off, ultrasonic cleaning and a up-to-12-month warranty are provided.

Computer and Laptop Repairs in Lancaster | Control Alt Repeat

Lancaster

Control Alt Repeat is a Lancaster-based workshop specialising in extending the life of older tech. Services include VHS and cassette-to-digital transfers, laptop/PC and console-controller repairs (no-fix-no-fee), data recovery, IT asset disposal with certified data destruction, and refurbished computer sales with trade-in options. They operate a drop-in workshop at White Cross Business Park and ship refurbished kit across the UK.

Console games | Eclipse Home Entertainment Ltd

Blackpool

Eclipse Home Entertainment is a long-running Blackpool games shop specialising in new, used and retro consoles, games and accessories. They buy, sell and part-exchange titles and hardware — including classic systems such as NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PS1 and original Xbox — and take pre-orders for new releases. Open to the public with set opening hours.

Console Passion - UK Retro Games Store

Blackpool, Lancs

Console Passion is a UK specialist in retro video games and consoles (1970s–1990s). The Blackpool-based business sells boxed and loose consoles, games and accessories across many classic systems, offers console modification services (including switchless mods) and cartridge battery replacement, and buys retro game collections and imports.

Console Portal LTD

Leeds

Console Portal LTD is an independent Leeds-based games shop and online retailer (trading since 2001) offering retro and modern video games and consoles — including systems such as NES, N64, Sega Master System, Dreamcast and PlayStation — alongside UK console repair services (repair details on a linked site).

Console Repair Staffordshire | PS5, Xbox, Switch & Retro Consoles

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Elford Tech Repairs is a Tamworth-based independent repair workshop specialising in consoles (modern and retro), gaming PCs and general electronics. They fix everything from PS5, Switch and Xbox Series to retro systems such as SNES, N64, PS1 and GameCube, offering services like recapping, laser/drive repair, HDMI and controller fixes, Steam Deck SSD upgrades, and RGB modding. Free local collection within ~15 miles of Tamworth plus insured UK‑wide postal repairs; all work includes diagnostics and a 12‑month warranty.

Console Repairs in Newcastle Upon Tyne | Tech Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Tech Centre (partnered with CeX) is a UK-wide console repair specialist offering repairs for a broad range of systems — from retro Nintendo and PlayStation/Xbox models through to modern consoles, handhelds, controllers and VR headsets. Services include diagnostics, HDMI/port, disc drive/laser and power supply fixes, controller and handheld repairs, courier pick-up or in-store drop-off at CeX, a 2‑year warranty and a no‑fix‑no‑fee promise.