The Retro Directory

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Cardiff, Cardiff

UK-based retro games specialist selling authenticated, tested and graded pre-owned consoles, cartridges and collectibles. Offers international mail-order, condition grading, photos of actual items, secure payments and a 90-day warranty. Also operates a trade-in service. Based in Cardiff (CF11).

C Stick Arcade - Retro Arcade Popup in Bath!

Bath, Somerset

C Stick Arcade is a pop-up retro gaming venue in Bath offering hands-on play across a wide range of classic consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Mega Drive, Master System, Dreamcast, PS1 and more). They run public sessions, events and competitive tournaments for retro gaming fans.

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.

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.

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 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.

Game Over - Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bookable video game cafe in Old Portsmouth offering two-hour sessions on a broad selection of consoles from classic vintage systems (Vectrex, Pong on Binatone TV Master IV) to 1990s consoles (PlayStation 1, GameCube). Onsite snacks and soft drinks available; bookings via phone or email.

Green Games - Retro Gaming, Blu-ray & DVD Specialist

Folkestone, Kent

Green Games is a Kent-based specialist in pre-owned retro video games, classic consoles and second‑hand Blu-rays/DVDs. They operate an online shop and a physical store in Folkestone, buy collections, and offer console and controller repairs (30-day warranty). Stock is tested, graded and cleaned before sale — ideal for collectors and anyone after budget-friendly nostalgia.

Home Console Repair Service - Initial Diagnosis – Retrolize

UK-based retro gaming specialist and online store selling restored and upgraded Game Boys, parts and modifications for Game Boy and other retro consoles, plus accessories (HDMI adapters, controllers) and repair services including initial diagnostics and restorations. Ships from a UK warehouse and offers international delivery.

Inside The UK's Biggest Retro Games Store: Forgotten Worlds

Stewarton

Forgotten Worlds is a large warehouse retro games store near Stewarton (south of Glasgow) specialising in boxed consoles, loose and complete games (including many Japanese imports), vintage toys and collectibles. The shop houses extensive high shelving of rare boxed consoles, metres of rummage boxes, playable arcade cabinets and a refreshments area. Owner Allan McCluskey sources stock from Japan and via customer trade‑ins, and the store regularly attends events to sell collections.