The Retro Directory

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.

Nintendo 64, SNES & NES Repair London | Retro Console Repair UK

London, Greater London

Creative IT (Computer Repairs in London) is a London-based repair centre specialising in restoration and board-level repairs for retro Nintendo systems — NES, SNES, N64, GameCube — and classic handhelds (Game Boy, GBC, GBA). They offer diagnostics, cartridge-slot and AV/video repairs, controller-port and power fixes, recapping and shell restoration, with walk-in service at their SE1 workshop and UK-wide mail-in/courier repairs.

NQ64 | Retro Gaming & Arcade Bar in Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands

NQ64 Birmingham is an 18+ neon-lit arcade bar in Digbeth combining a drinks menu and themed cocktails with a large collection of arcade machines, pinball and retro consoles. The venue lists 33 arcade machines, 2 pinball machines and multiple classic consoles (SNES, Mega Drive, N64, PS1, Neo Geo, original Xbox, GameCube), plus an adults’ Laser Quest and private bookings for groups and events.

Retro Arcade Hire Essex & Suffolk | StreetSide Gaming

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Streetside Gaming is an Essex & Suffolk mobile gaming operator offering a fully hosted 16‑player gaming bus and standalone retro arcade cabinet hire. Ideal for birthdays, schools, weddings and events, their setup mixes modern consoles and VR with classic arcade machines and retro systems (Mega Drive, SNES, N64, PS1 and handhelds) for a nostalgia‑friendly party experience.

Retro Game Museum – Retro Game Museum

Retro Game Museum houses one of the UK’s largest private retro game collections, covering systems from the 1972 Magnavox Odyssey through 1980s/1990s consoles (Mega Drive, SNES, NeoGeo AES, N64 Disc Drive etc.). The venue runs museum displays, offers corporate/event hire packages and periodically sells consoles and games from its catalogue.

Retro Games & Collectibles | JJL Buy and Sell | JJL Buy & Sell

London

JJL Buy & Sell is a London-based retro games and collectibles shop (also selling online) specialising in second‑hand consoles, games and vintage clothing. The business runs an on-site free-to-play arcade zone, holds auctions for rare items, accepts trade-ins and tests items before sale. Located at 1-3 Leeke Street, WC1X 9HZ, it offers a mix of retro and later second‑hand gaming gear.

Retro Gaming - Gaming

Manchester

CGX is a UK retailer and multi-store chain selling new and pre-owned video games, retro consoles and arcade hardware. Their online store and physical locations list classic systems and titles from the 1980s–1990s (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Sega Saturn) alongside arcade cabinets and plug‑and‑play retro units.

Retro Gaming & Classic Video Game Consoles & Memorabilia | Retro Garden Shop

Online retro games shop and editorial site selling classic consoles, cartridges and memorabilia (directly or via affiliates). Stock and specialist categories cover systems such as Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari, Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy, Evercade and more, alongside reviews and news for collectors.

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.

Retro Video Games and Consoles - London Auctions | Probate & Chattels-Led Auctioneers

Wallington, Surrey

London Auctions is a Wallington-based auction house with a specialist Retro Video Games & Consoles department. They take consignments of vintage games and consoles (NES, SNES, Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, PlayStation and more), offer valuations including probate, run regular online auctions with worldwide bidding and dispatch, and provide house-clearance and estate-sale services.

Up A Level | Play Together. Level Up.

York, York

Up A Level is a public gaming lounge in central York combining retro and next‑gen console booths (PS1, Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy, N64 alongside PS5/Xbox), arcade‑style games, a large board‑game library, tabletop RPGs (including D&D), LEGO, darts, regular events and party/venue hire. Walk‑in sessions and online bookings available; on‑site café snacks provided.