The Retro Directory

Cassette player repairs, AB Repair | Morpeth

Morpeth

AB Repair (Morpeth) is an online specialist repairing and refurbishing retro electronics. Their site documents services and guides for cassette players, CRT TVs/monitors, Sega Game Gear LCD repairs, MiniDisc/Pocket MD audio mods and other retro PC/tech items. They also sell tested refurbished devices via an online shop and provide technical guides and PCB/board repair services.

Hayward Electronics & TV Services - Southport

Southport, Merseyside

Southport-based repair workshop specialising in consumer electronics with strong expertise in vintage hi‑fi and analogue equipment. Hayward Electronics repairs CRT TVs, VCRs and restores tube and classic audio gear to component level, while also servicing modern LCD/LED sets, soundbars and set‑top boxes. Offers installations, aerial and CCTV work, and supplies remote controls. Over 30 years' experience.

Joypad - Gaming Events & Retro Console Hire Specialists

Joypad provides retro console hire and gaming event production across mainland UK. They supply vintage CRT TV setups and a library of over 2,500 original cartridges and discs for private parties, corporate events, festivals, cinema gaming nights and public pop-ups, as well as tournaments and themed gaming brunches.

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.

Press Start Sheffield - Gaming Cafe

Sheffield

Volunteer-run, non-profit gaming meetup in Wesley Hall (Crookes, Sheffield) offering public play sessions using a large collection of consoles — including older/retro hardware. They host regular community events, maintain consoles and displays from members' collections, and welcome donations of CRTs, consoles, games and peripherals.

Retro Gaming Events Specialists - Gaming Retro-bution

Brighton & Hove, Sussex

Brighton-based retro gaming events specialists offering nationwide hire of original consoles, CRT displays and authentic peripherals with a 2,000+ games library. Available for private parties, weddings, corporate events, conventions, regular pub nights and museum/gallery installations — they supply consoles, controllers and era-appropriate add-ons (light guns, guitars, dance pads, microphones) and tailor setups to each event.

TV, DVD, HI-FI & Video Repairs in North West London

North West London

Independent North West London specialist repairing and restoring vintage audio and electronics. Michael Maurice Repairs handles record players, radiograms, cassette and reel‑to‑reel tape machines, CRT TVs and VHS/video recorders, offers on‑site assessments and workshop servicing, and sells refurbished vintage hi‑fi equipment.