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The Retro Collective

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We preserve, curate, engineer and share gaming history at our museums, and by producing new hardware for retro gaming. Visit http://retrocollective.co.uk

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Early Access: Patrons are now enjoying a look at the latest donations made to our museums by kind visitors and viewers.

12.02.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Now also featuring Museum of Computing and Retro Sect sale tables.

06.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
All Day at The Retro Collective with a Table Top Sale - 8/03/2026 All Day at The Retro Collective with a Table Top Sale | Book your visit for 8th March, 2026 (All day)

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

Table Top Sale and a day at the museum.

We've been sorting through duplicates and surplus inventory and will be holding a sale. Also joining us with sale tables are Museum of Computing and Retro Sect so there will be plenty to choose from
book now!

06.02.2026 21:28 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
FPGA for Arcades - "Multisystem 2 Arcade" Revealed
FPGA for Arcades - "Multisystem 2 Arcade" Revealed YouTube video by The Retro Collective

New Video: youtu.be/g_4LXsOU23Q
It's #MiSTerFPGA for your arcade! Meet the "Multisystem 2 Arcade"

24.01.2026 21:04 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

This weekend a contingent of UK Demosceners, families and friends took a trip to the @retrocollective.co.uk Museum and Arcade Archive - I have to say it was an absolute highlight and a great start to the year and I strongly recommend anyone interested to check it out! I'll do a write-up soon!

18.01.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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4 Japanese systems on display and playable to visitors at our museum.

Visit retrocollective.co.uk

18.01.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Early Access: www.patreon.com/posts/148476...

Patrons are enjoying an in-depth preview of the new "Multisystem 2 Arcade" FPGA system.

Support the museum and channel at patreon.com/theretrocollective and enjoy early access perks

17.01.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Four exhibits being enjoyed at @retrocollective.co.uk today

17.01.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 208 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 0
The Mad Retro Inventions of Rob Smith - Tech Nibble
The Mad Retro Inventions of Rob Smith - Tech Nibble YouTube video by The Retro Collective

New Video: youtu.be/EYURjj5X-RQ
Join @robsmithdev.bsky.social for a tour of his crazy retro inventions!

18.12.2025 13:12 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Retro Games 2026 Calendar ML Publishing Group present the Retro Games 2026 calendar, celebrating 12 iconic games and a bonus mega-poster! From Commander Keen to Command & Conquer, Worms to Mortal Kombat, there's enough nos...

Get your 2026 Retro Games Calendar now at caveshop.co.uk/products/ret...

13.12.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
We Finally Found a Commodore Amiga 3000 (pt1)
We Finally Found a Commodore Amiga 3000 (pt1) YouTube video by The Retro Collective

New Video: youtu.be/jrXO23EJacM

Finally, the Amiga of my dreams.
And remember to eat your HAM.

#amiga #retro #computers #tech

10.12.2025 14:44 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
Making a Neo Geo History Cab | Unfinished Business
Making a Neo Geo History Cab | Unfinished Business YouTube video by The Retro Collective

New Video: youtu.be/EQ4Hi5CZdKM

We're creating a Neo Geo museum piece to celebrate the history of the platform here at the @arcadearchive.co.uk

03.11.2025 19:25 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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You too can have wood grain flaps

03.08.2025 16:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Video: youtu.be/wpHUevpKEKU
Real carts on a MiSTer? Heber's Multisystem2 update for August and a whole lot more.
Watch now.

01.08.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Games Development and Production with Stuart Poole (Ocean, Microprose & more) - 27/07/2025 Games Development and Production with Stuart Poole (Ocean, Microprose & more) | Book your visit for 27th July, 2025 (All day)

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

This Sunday - Join us for an insight into the games industry with Stuart Poole. Enjoy our museums, lunch, good company and decades of games, here at The Retro Collective.

Book now!

23.07.2025 10:21 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Event: On Sunday, 27th July Stuart Poole is our guest speaker, sharing his wealth of experience in the games industry, from Ocean to Microprose, YoYo to Namco his credits are numerous and his insights will be fascinating.

Book now at www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

08.07.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Contact the Retro Collective Have any questions about our nostalgic gaming treasures? Or want to ask about our museums? Please get in touch!

Hi Simon that's very kind. If you'd like to use the form here and select donations then the right person will be able to help you: www.retrocollective.co.uk/contact.php

06.07.2025 13:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Video: youtu.be/8KhJ3nMFqDk
Explore the secret world of Arcade Raids, where urban exploring meets vintage gaming.
Hosted by Tony Temple and Oliver Moazzezi.

#retrogaming #arcades #gaming #history

01.07.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Richard has modified the N64 4 port SNAC Cartridge for the Multisystem / Multisystem2. Combined with a special edition N64 Slice tray reminiscent of the console style.

The Special Edition N64 Slice tray files will be published on Printables along with all Multisystem2 3D model files before August.

23.06.2025 15:42 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Can I Write an Amiga Game? Trying Blitz Basic in 2025
Can I Write an Amiga Game? Trying Blitz Basic in 2025 YouTube video by The Retro Collective

Video: youtu.be/DES1oyCOSYs
Can I hack together a Commodore Amiga game with Blitz Basic? Let's scratch a 33 year itch.

24.06.2025 15:11 πŸ‘ 91 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2
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New Video: youtu.be/4YjWT1Fl-1Q
The next installment of "Project Pump House", our quest to build the facilities we need to elevate our space to the next level and deepen our museum roots. Featuring a surprise exhibit! Watch now!

#retro #diy #retrogaming #workshop

13.06.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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Arcade Archive founder Alex giving R-Type a blast at our Arcade Raids event on Sunday.

10.06.2025 10:45 πŸ‘ 84 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A very special pop-up exhibit awaits Arcadians visiting this Sunday for our sold-out Arcade Raids talk. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

06.06.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Video: youtu.be/aYsWgGCxz2Q
We collect five vintage arcade cabinets for the Arcade Archive on an epic Retro Road Trip, and check out some game rooms along the way.

02.06.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An unhappy Virtua Fighter 2 gets a quick fix. We're still working on recreating the original artwork precisely, but in the meantime we've used an alternative CP design to make the cabinet more inviting to play for visitors. Great job Dan!

21.05.2025 09:13 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Event: Explore the exciting world of Arcade Raids. Discovering forgotten machines on the precipice of destruction, and salvaging them with a team of enthusiasts.
Our guest speaker Tony Temple gives us an insight on Sunday 8th June.
Book a ticket at: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

18.05.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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New Video: youtu.be/cOK1t19j2Vc
This is Trash to Treasure...with an entire building!

We're building the facilities to maintain and restore everything from a Game Boy to a Gauntlet arcade cabinet, in our quest to create the greatest retro destination we can!

Watch now! #retro #retrogaming #tech

13.05.2025 14:16 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
MiSTer Multisystem 2: Now We Can All FPGA!
MiSTer Multisystem 2: Now We Can All FPGA! YouTube video by More Fun Making It

Can this be the next big thing in retro gaming? Is FPGA now at the point where all the rest of us can get involved? Am I any good at Joust?
Watch the video to find out!
#MiSTerFPGA #MultiSystem2

13.05.2025 11:07 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 6
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The MultisystemΒ² pre-order is now live on our shop: shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multi...
shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multi...

06.05.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Reminder that our #Multisystem2 MiSTerFPGA based gaming console is available to pre-order at 2:00PM today (6th May) along with a range of accessories and cartridge add-ons.
shop.heber.co.uk

06.05.2025 09:52 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 7