The Retro Directory

8bitrepairs.co.uk - Where retro computers come to be repaired

Specialist UK repairer for 1970s–1990s home computers and consoles. Offers diagnostics, repairs and restorations for systems including Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore (C64/16/128/CBM), Amiga, Atari ST, Acorn BBC/Archimedes and Vectrex. Works on power supplies, drives, monitors and more; also offers kit assembly and operates a no-fix/no-fee policy for most faults.

Buy Retro Games and Consoles at ConsoleMAD

ConsoleMAD is a UK online retro games shop offering thousands of titles and consoles across 30+ formats (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and more). Stock includes cartridge, cassette, disk and disc-era games plus occasional memorabilia and clearance deals. Ships to UK addresses and lists options for selling games.

C64/C64C Service Manual - Retro-kit

Retro-kit hosts a downloadable C64/C64C service manual (PDF) for the Commodore 64. The file provides technical documentation and circuit/service information useful to enthusiasts and repairers of 1980s home computers.

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Derby, Derbyshire

Derby Computer Museum is a volunteer-run museum in central Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computers and games consoles. The museum displays and restores classic systems (Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Atari, 80s/90s PCs and vintage consoles) with many hands-on exhibits. They also offer prop hire of restored working kit for film, TV, theatre and events, run school and corporate experiences, accept donated exhibits and recruit volunteers. The museum does not provide repair services to the public.

Commodore 64 Repair - RetroNerd

RetroNerd is a UK-based retro computing specialist focused on preserving and restoring 1970s–1990s home computers and gaming hardware. The site documents repair and restoration projects (Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, ZX Spectrum, Acorn, Sinclair, Amstrad, Oric, Vectrex etc.), offers an online shop, and provides downloadable schematics and technical guides.

Commodore 64 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

iFixit provides free, community‑driven step‑by‑step repair guides and troubleshooting for the Commodore 64, alongside a UK/EU online store selling specialist tools and replacement parts, teardowns, and a forum for DIY restorers. Useful for hobbyists restoring 1980s home computers and seeking parts, procedures and repairability information.

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.

Day trips from London – Cambridge’s computer museum

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge is a hands-on museum of historic computing and games, covering machines from early mainframes through 1970s–1990s home computers and arcade hardware. Exhibits include Sinclair machines, ZX Spectrum prototypes, Commodore 64s, BBC Micros, Oric, VIC-20, classic arcade cabinets and more, along with educational workshops and regular events. Open daily (standard adult entry noted as £9 in the article).

Derby Computer Museum - Derby Cathedral Quarter

Derby, Derbyshire

Volunteer-run museum in Derby specialising in 1970s–1990s computing and gaming. Hands-on exhibits include BBC Micro, Dragon 32, Amstrad, Commodore 64, Atari ST, early Apple Macs, and classic Nintendo/Sega consoles. Open Saturdays with school visits, private bookings and volunteer opportunities.

Derby Computer Museum :: Visit Derby

Derby

Derby Computer Museum is a hands-on museum in central Derby showcasing around 60 working exhibits from the 1970s–1990s across six themed rooms (70s/early 80s, Japanese consoles, British gaming history, PC history, music tech, Apple room and rare consoles). Visitors can play original hardware and games, book school trips, and hire the space for parties or corporate events. Open Saturdays (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00) with regular special events such as BYOB retro gaming nights.

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.