The Retro Directory

Atari 2600 Repairs | Video Game 911

Ledgewood

Video Game 911 is a US-based specialist repair service for classic gaming consoles. They provide mail-in and local drop-off repairs for systems including the Atari 2600, NES/SNES, Original Xbox, PS2 and handhelds like Game Boy, offering diagnostics, board work, cartridge-slot cleaning, AV mods and a 90-day warranty.

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.

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.

Game Chasing: The Retro Hut, Southampton - MoeGamer

Southampton

The Retro Hut is an independent retro games shop in Southampton selling and buying preowned consoles, boxed computer games and loose cartridges across systems from the 1980s–1990s (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Amiga, Dreamcast) through to later preowned platforms (PS2/PS3, Xbox 360). The small, well‑organised store also stocks vinyl, collectible cards, toys and board games. Located at 48 Shirley Rd, the shop accepts trade‑ins and is described as open most days (10:00–17:00, Sundays 13:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays).

jwmrepairs.co.uk

Southend On Sea

Southend-on-Sea based retail repair shop specialising in games consoles and retro systems. JWM Repairs offers console and PC/laptop repairs, buys/sells/trades old consoles and games, builds custom arcade cabinets, sells refurbished computers, and provides services such as VHS-to-digital conversion and 3D printing. On-site shop at 189 Hamstel Road with phone and Facebook contact.

Playback Arcade | Bristol ARCADE| FREEPLAY | RETRO CONSOLES

Bristol, Bristol

Playback Arcade is a freeplay retro arcade in The Galleries, Broadmead, Bristol. The venue offers 35+ dedicated arcade machines, Neo Geo/JAMMA cabinets, 7 consoles displayed on CRTs (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Mega Drive, Master System, PSX, etc.), a selection of pay-to-play pinball machines, and a library of 100+ board games. Entry is ticketed with regular opening hours and private hire options.

Retro Computer Museum

Leicester

Retro Computer Museum (RCM) is a registered charity in Leicester preserving and exhibiting historic home computers and game consoles. Their collection spans systems from the 1960s onwards with an emphasis on home machines and consoles — examples include the Atari 2600, ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 — and the museum provides public displays, hands‑on experiences and accepts donations to support preservation.

Retro Game Shop in Derby - Vintage Consoles & More | Retro World

Derby

Retro World is a Derby-based retro games shop specialising in vintage consoles, games and Pokémon cards. They sell systems and software from the 8/16/32-bit and 1990s eras (NES, SNES, Megadrive, N64, Dreamcast, PS1/PS2, Game Boy, Atari, etc.), buy and trade collections (including a free collection service for large lots), and operate both a physical shop at 20 Osmaston Road and an online store with returns support.

Retro Gamer Heaven

UK online shop specialising in retro and collectible video games, consoles and accessories. Stocks and tests classic systems and media (PS1/PS2, SNES, Mega Drive, Master System, GameCube, Dreamcast, original Xbox and more). Ships from the UK and handles boxed games, promo/demo discs and rare titles.

Retro Gaming — PLAY Expo Glasgow

Blackpool, Lancashire

PLAY Expo Glasgow is a major gaming weekend with a large dedicated retro zone showcasing consoles and home computers from Pong through the 1980s/1990s era up to PlayStation-era hardware. Features include the Replay Ages multi-system exhibit, four-player lounge, lightgun area, arcade cabinets, pinball, LAN gaming (classic PC titles), tournaments and a shopping hall with retro traders. Organised by Replay Events; annual ticketed show with family and concession options.

Retro Gaming Consoles | Retropia

UK-based online specialist selling prebuilt retro gaming consoles (RetroBOSS mini-PC) and retro handhelds (e.g. RG353PS), accessories and a postal 1UPgrade/update service. Product pages and detailed game/system lists show support for dozens of 1970s–1990s platforms (Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation, PS2, Dreamcast, Game Boy, N64, etc.). Offers UK shipping, one-year warranty and after-sales support via email, forum and social media.

Retro Gaming Consoles| Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Gamegrid Stoke-on-Trent operates a retro gaming lounge with 10+ classic platforms (Atari, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, N64, Dreamcast, PS1/PS2, PSP, Game Boy and more) and over 3,000 games. Sessions are bookable — 30 minutes of play is free with any food or drink purchase — with save-game support, comfy seating and spectator screens.