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).

AcidzRepairs | Game Console, Phone & Computer Repair – Drumahoe, Derry

Derry/Londonderry, Londonderry

Repair workshop in Drumahoe, Derry offering console repairs and restorations (including PS1 recaps, PS3/PS4/PS5, original Xbox and Xbox 360 RROD fixes, Game Boy and Nintendo repairs), controller fixes, phone and laptop repairs, and professional BGA/chip‑level work. Postal repairs accepted across Northern Ireland, ROI and the UK.

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 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 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 Portsmouth | 19 Computing

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Portsmouth-based specialist console repair workshop offering board-level HDMI port replacements, thermal servicing, disc drive and controller repairs for a wide range of systems. They service modern consoles (PS5/PS4, Xbox Series/Xbox One, Switch family, Steam Deck and handheld PCs) and provide restoration/repairs for older PlayStation models (PSone/PS2-era work) and other legacy consoles. Free diagnostics, insured collection & delivery across Hampshire and a six-month labour warranty on repairs.

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).

Games Console Repairs Portsmouth – Games Console Repairs Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Portsmouth-based specialist console repair workshop offering board-level and component repairs across modern and retro systems. Services include HDMI port replacement, USB‑C/charging port repairs, joy‑con/analogue stick fixes (including Hall‑effect upgrades), disc drive and laser repairs, thermal repaste, SSD/storage upgrades, screen replacements and data recovery. Free diagnostic, 6‑month labour warranty, and insured collection & delivery across Portsmouth & Hampshire.

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.

PlayStation 1 Repair Services

PC Savants is an electronics repair shop offering specialist PlayStation 1 repairs alongside a wide range of console services. They perform disc drive fixes, circuit-level diagnostics and mainboard repairs, port replacement and HDMI mods, and include basic internal cleaning. The business also runs a buy/sell/trade service and advertises free diagnostics and flat-rate pricing. Phone contact provided for appointments.

Retro Game Shop Birmingham, Retro games Store, Game store, Game shop, Console repairs, Disc repairs

Birmingham, West Midlands

Gamesmart Yardley is a Yardley (Birmingham) video game shop specialising in pre-owned and retro games and consoles. The shop stocks classic formats (Sega Master System/Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Game Boy, PS1 and more), offers buy/sell/trade services and provides repair services including console diagnostics, laser and disc repairs, controller fixes and laptop work.

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.