The Retro Directory

Retro arcade, classic consoles from the 80s and 90s and choice tabletop games in Belfast Northern Ireland

Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Retro Room is a dedicated retro arcade in Cityside (Yorkgate), Belfast, offering an authentic 70s–90s arcade experience with 50+ original cabinets, classic consoles (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, Dreamcast and more), a tabletop games area, monthly special events and private-hire sessions. Public sessions are open weekends; tickets are £7 per hour with day passes available. They also sell gift vouchers and limited-edition merch and operate an in-house workshop for machine maintenance and restorations.

Retro Games | Consoles | Retro Games Exchange

Retro Games Exchange is a UK online retailer of retro consoles, console games and related collectibles. Established 2013, the shop stocks classic systems and titles (Atari, Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Microsoft and more), offers professionally cleaned/scratch‑free discs with a 12‑month guarantee, and ships across the UK via Royal Mail tracked services.

Retro Ralph – Buy Retro Games and Consoles – Fast Delivery Ireland

Irish online retailer specialising in retro video games and consoles. Site currently under maintenance but offers fast delivery across Ireland and provides a contact form and social links for enquiries.

Review: Centre For Computing History | Hackaday

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum of vintage computing and games, with an extensive working collection of 1970s–1990s home computers, consoles, arcade machines and related exhibits. The museum features interactive displays, educational material and special highlights such as the Megaprocessor and rare Domesday/laserdisc hardware.

Sega Saturn Repair & Upgrade Service (Saturn) - SEGA REPLAY

Springfield

SEGA REPLAY (Retro Replay LLC) is a US-based Sega specialist selling OEM and reproduction games, refurbished Saturn/Dreamcast/Genesis consoles and related memorabilia. They provide a wide repair & upgrade service for retro Sega hardware — including optical drive laser work, GDEMU/ODE SD upgrades, HDMI mods, motherboard recap, power supply repairs, controller mods and console cleaning/restoration — all via their online store.

Servicing of Tape Recorders

Ipswich, Suffolk

Specialist workshop near Ipswich offering repair, alignment and restoration of reel-to-reel tape recorders (notably Revox and Studer). Services include head cleaning, head relapping, demagnetising and performance printouts using Lindos automated test equipment. Courier collection for repairs is available; quotations are chargeable and deductible from final cost.

Sheffield Watch Repair, Overhaul/Movement, Crystal & Battery Replacement Service

Woodland Hills

Total Watch Repair (TWR) is a US-based specialist watch repair service offering movement overhauls, vintage restoration and repairs for quartz, mechanical and digital watches. Swiss-trained, factory-certified watchmakers handle battery and crystal replacement, crown/stem and pusher repairs, dial refinishing, bracelet repair/refinishing, pressure testing and more. TWR accepts shipped watches, offers door-to-door service, online strap/battery sales and a 1-year limited warranty. They do not service smartwatches.

Shopping Hall — PLAY Expo Blackpool

Blackpool

PLAY Expo Blackpool (organised by Replay Events) is a dedicated retro and classic gaming expo in Blackpool featuring extensive retro zones (systems from Pong to PlayStation 3), arcade cabinets, pinball, LAN and tournaments, plus a shopping hall where traders sell classic games, consoles, retro toys and related merchandise.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Home Computer - New Hardware and repairs.

RWAP Software (division of RWAP Services) is a UK retro computing specialist established in 1986. They support Sinclair systems (ZX80/ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL, Cambridge Z88) and other 1980s/1990s machines (Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Intellivision, Vectrex) by supplying replacement parts (notably keyboard membranes), selling second‑hand hardware and spares, developing new peripherals and software, operating the SellMyRetro trading platform, and offering repairs, recycling and buying of retro computer collections.

Soundcraft Hi-Fi | Audio Shop Ashford

Ashford, Kent

Independent Ashford hi‑fi dealer specialising in high‑end and pre‑owned audio, turntables and vinyl care. Stock includes Rega, Linn, Ortofon and other legacy brands; offers demonstrations, online ordering and turntable servicing (LP12 service centre).

Synclavier and Fairlight System Support Services

Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Synhouse (Synclav.com) is a Los Angeles-based specialist that restores, repairs, upgrades and sells New England Digital Synclavier systems and Fairlight IIx samplers. They offer fully restored systems, parts inventory, remote diagnostics/support, house calls and international shipping, plus studio cartage/setup and long-term support for these vintage professional sampling keyboards.

The Hi-Fi Hospital For All Your Hi-Fi Service

Kells, Meath

Ireland’s Hi‑Fi Hospital is a specialist nationwide service centre for vintage and modern hi‑fi. They offer component‑level PCB repairs, restoration of vintage audio (including turntables), professional PA and domestic hi‑fi servicing, a range of parts and hand‑made audio cables, plus a selection of reconditioned vintage hi‑fi sold with warranty. Open to the public by prior appointment.