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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).

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Bristol & Wales

Retro Collectables (Bristol & Wales) buys retro and vintage items across the UK — specialising in computer consoles & games (Atari, Sinclair, Commodore, NES, SNES, Game Boy, Neo Geo, etc.), action figures, diecast models, model kits and Warhammer. They purchase single items or whole lifetime collections, accept posted items, arrange collections for larger lots, and offer quick bank-transfer payments.

Amiga CD32 Repairs, faulty capacitors, CD-Rom replacement

8bitplus (Neil) is a UK-based retro console specialist offering board-level repairs and mods for 1970s–1990s systems. Work shown includes Amiga CD32 capacitor replacement and CD‑ROM/laser swaps, recapping, RGB/video mods, Unibios installs, region/switchless mods and other restoration and upgrade work. The site shows examples and customer testimonials confirming mail-in repairs and commissioned projects.

Arcade Archive is a museum dedicated to the preservation of classic arcade machines.

Chalford, Gloucestershire

Arcade Archive is a dedicated museum in Belvedere Mill, Chalford (near Stroud) preserving and exhibiting playable classic arcade machines from the golden age of arcade gaming. Visits are run as booked sessions and the project also publishes related video content online.

Arcade Breakers | arcade machine parts spares or repairs

Castleford

Castleford-based supplier and service specialist for arcade machines across the UK. Arcade Breakers sells used and new arcade cabinets and parts, provides diagnostics, repairs and servicing for upright cabinets, pinballs, coin-pushers, Neo Geo systems and PCBs, and offers machine hire with collection or delivery options.

Console Modding & Repair in Bristol, UK | Bytes Free - Console & Electronics Repair in Bristol, UK

Bristol

Bytes Free is a Bristol-based console and electronics repair specialist offering retro-focused services including Retro G.E.M. HDMI installations, modchip and board mods (eg. Modbo for PS2), Sega Mega Drive hardware work, Sega Saturn FRAM mods, Dreamcast HDMI conversions and SDLoader/Neo Geo CD installs. They also repair controller stick drift and modern controllers alongside retro console work.

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.

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Hull

Retro Gaming Cables Ltd (based in Hull) manufactures and sells specialist video/audio cables and accessories for classic game consoles. They produce RGB SCART, component (YPbPr) and RetroTink RAD2X HDMI cables (plus switchers and related A/V kit) for systems such as SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation and Neo Geo. UK-made since 2009, with international shipping and a 10-year guarantee. Online ordering and phone/email support available.

Geeky Blinders | Independent Retro Video Game Shop

Havant, Hampshire

Independent retro video game shop in Havant buying, selling and trading retro and modern games, consoles, Pokémon cards and collectibles. Stocks classic systems such as Sega Mega Drive/Mega CD, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy. Runs regular in-store events including Retro Games Nights and a monthly Pokémon Club, and operates an online shop.

London Games Room - Machines

London, Greater London

London Games Room runs retro multi-game arcade cabinets and foosball tables across London pubs and venues. Their machines feature 1980s/1990s arcade favourites (Street Fighter II, Pac‑Man, Metal Slug, Mortal Kombat II, Neo Geo titles and more) and they list specific venues where cabinets and branded table‑football models (Bonzini, Tornado, Garlando, Leonhart, Roberto Sport, Fireball) are available to play. Bookable for visits and events via the site.

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.

Newcastle - Four Quarters Arcade Bar

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Four Quarters Newcastle is a central arcade bar mixing restored original arcade cabinets and pinball with bookable console booths, craft drinks, pizza and private‑hire for parties and events. The venue runs classic games (Space Invaders, Street Fighter II, Tekken 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc.), operates original coin‑op cabinets maintained by an in‑house team, and hosts tournaments, film nights and live sport screenings.