The Retro Directory

Level Up Games

Canterbury, Kent

Independent brick-and-mortar games shop in Canterbury specialising in buying, selling and trading video games and consoles with a primary focus on retro systems and related merchandise. Also stocks Pokémon cards, plush and figures alongside second‑hand games and hardware.

Milton Keynes - Retro Arcade Machine Hire

JM Entertainment is a UK-based event hire company offering retro arcade machine hire for corporate events, weddings, exhibitions and private parties. Their fleet includes classic arcade cabinets (Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, Atari Pong, Defender), pinball/virtual pinball, skee‑ball, air hockey, claw machines and more. They provide nationwide delivery, professional setup, on-site support and bespoke branding for events.

MSX2 repair update: It’s working! – North Devon Retro Computing Archive

North Devon

North Devon Retro Archive is a personal retro computing and gaming collection based in North Devon. The site documents hands-on repair and restoration projects for 1970s–1990s hardware (MSX2, Sinclair QL, BBC Model B, Atari 800XL, CRT TVs etc.) and acts as a catalogue and resource; contactable by email for enquiries or donations.

MT Games | Buy - Sell - Exchange

Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

MT Games is a family-run UK retailer (stores in Weston-super-Mare and Taunton) buying, selling and trading retro consoles, games and related collectibles. They stock a dedicated retro gaming cabinet (from systems such as Atari 2600 and Sega Master System), pre-owned DVDs/CDs, LEGO, Hornby, Warhammer and hobby supplies. Online shop available with UK delivery and in-store trade-in options.

Museum of Computing, Swindon – The Museum of Computing at Swindon collects earlier computers, games and calculators. Many displays are hands-on. We are family friendly and welcome school visits.

Swindon, Wiltshire

Volunteer-run museum in central Swindon dedicated to the history of computing. The Museum of Computing offers hands-on displays of 1970s–1990s computers, games and calculators, runs events and school visits, and participates in retro computing festivals.

NES Repair & Restoration Service (USA) – RetroSix US

RetroSix US is a US-based online shop specialising in repair, restoration and modding of retro consoles and computers. They service a broad range of classic systems (NES, SNES, Sega, Amiga, Commodore, Atari, Neo Geo, and more), sell capacitor kits and other retro hardware supplies, and ship from the USA. Current repair queue listed at 6–12 weeks.

Nintendo 64, SNES & NES Repair London | Retro Console Repair UK

London, Greater London

Creative IT (Computer Repairs in London) is a London-based repair centre specialising in restoration and board-level repairs for retro Nintendo systems — NES, SNES, N64, GameCube — and classic handhelds (Game Boy, GBC, GBA). They offer diagnostics, cartridge-slot and AV/video repairs, controller-port and power fixes, recapping and shell restoration, with walk-in service at their SE1 workshop and UK-wide mail-in/courier repairs.

Nintendo Game Boy Pocket Replacement Parts | Retro Gaming Parts UK

Retro Gaming Parts UK is an online specialist supplying replacement parts and mod kits for Nintendo handhelds — notably Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, DMG, GBA and GBA SP. Stock includes IPS/LCD screen kits, shells, USB-C rechargeable battery mods, buttons, rubber pads, speakers, capacitors and other repair/mod components. Official UK distributor for FunnyPlaying, Rose Colored Gaming and Ez-Flash, with UK stock and same-or-next-day dispatch.

Nintendo NES TuneUp & Restoration Service - RetroFixes LLC

Rocky Point

RetroFixes LLC (US) provides mail-in restoration, repair and video/RGB upgrade services for classic consoles and vintage computers. Services include NES tune-ups, RGB and composite video mods (NES, SNES, N64, etc.), console refurbishment, battery/save installations, shell replacement and parts/kits for machines like Commodore 64, Apple II and early Macintosh models.

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.

Norwich Amiga Group

Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Amiga Group (NAG) is a community of Commodore Amiga enthusiasts in Norwich, Norfolk. They run free regular meetups, attend larger events to demonstrate machines, and host online discussion via Facebook and Discord. Open to anyone interested in Amiga hardware, software, games, coding, graphics and music.

NQ64 | Retro Gaming & Arcade Bar in Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands

NQ64 Birmingham is an 18+ neon-lit arcade bar in Digbeth combining a drinks menu and themed cocktails with a large collection of arcade machines, pinball and retro consoles. The venue lists 33 arcade machines, 2 pinball machines and multiple classic consoles (SNES, Mega Drive, N64, PS1, Neo Geo, original Xbox, GameCube), plus an adults’ Laser Quest and private bookings for groups and events.