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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Retro Games HQ - Retro Video Games Shop, Retro ... - Swindon

Swindon, Wiltshire

Family-run retro video games shop in Swindon trading as Retro Games HQ (based inside Holmes Music). Stocks a wide range of classic consoles and games from Atari, Nintendo, Sega, Neo‑Geo, Vectrex, ColecoVision and more. Services include disc restoration, replacement TV/power cables and sourcing hard-to-find retro items. Open to visit during listed shop hours.

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.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Home Computer - New Hardware and repairs.

RWAP Software (division of RWAP Services) is a UK retro computing specialist established in 1986. They support Sinclair systems (ZX80/ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL, Cambridge Z88) and other 1980s/1990s machines (Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Intellivision, Vectrex) by supplying replacement parts (notably keyboard membranes), selling second‑hand hardware and spares, developing new peripherals and software, operating the SellMyRetro trading platform, and offering repairs, recycling and buying of retro computer collections.

The Retro Collective - Hands-on Vintage Technology Museums

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Retro Collective is a hands-on vintage technology museum based in Belvedere Mill, Chalford (Stroud), Gloucestershire. It operates The Cave (computer & console exhibits) and the Arcade Archive (coin-op cabinets), letting visitors play and explore an extensive collection of 1970s–1990s systems. The venue runs public sessions, events, private/corporate bookings, a museum gift shop and on-site electronics manufacturer Heber, and performs preservation maintenance on arcade machines.

Vectis Auctions | Retro Gaming Toys & Collectables Specialist Auction

Vectis Auctions is a UK-based collectable toy and retro gaming auction specialist. They buy and consign retro games, consoles, vintage PCs, arcade and pinball machines, provide valuations and catalogue services, run online and in-house auctions and handle international packing and shipping for sold lots.

ZX Spectrum 16 / 48k Repair - Rude Dog Retros

Rude Dog Retros is a UK-based retro-computing specialist offering board-level repairs, refurbishments and upgrades for 1970s–1990s micros. They repair and restore ZX Spectrums, Commodore machines (including Amiga), Atari systems and more, sell spare parts and replacement boards through an online shop and eBay, and create modern add-ons such as SD interfaces and recreated power supplies.