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Why Retro Gaming Is Booming in the UK in 2026

Last updated: 4 May 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

Retro gaming in the UK is having a moment. Actually, it is having much more than a moment. The global retro gaming console market hit $3.8 billion in 2025 and is on track to reach over $4 billion this year. Old cartridges are selling for serious money on eBay. Companies like Analogue are building premium FPGA consoles that sell out in minutes. And a growing number of us are dusting off our childhood game collections rather than queuing up for the latest blockbuster release. So what is actually going on? And if you want in, what is the best way to play retro games in the UK right now?

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Published by Stiv in Arts & Culture, Kids and big kids, Tech News, Technology lover

Tags: Analogue 3D, Analogue Pocket, Back Market, FPGA, Game Boy, gaming, N64, nostalgia, refurbished tech, retro gaming, retro gaming UK

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