Bram
Reviewer
5/5
Great service, good advice and great workmanship! I can highly recommend Rude Dog Retros to anyone with retro-computer queries.
4 days ago
Kalpesh Modha
Reviewer
5/5
I purchased an Amstrad CPC 464 off eBay. Tested the unit at home and found portions of the keyboard didn't work and as a result I could not test the t...
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ape drive, it needed a good clean and TLC.
Spoke to Mark about the unit and shipped it over. He has done a brilliant job with it and even repaired a few things that I wasn't aware off. Called me and told me what was done and also emailed over videos and images of before and after.
The machine looks like new now and works perfectly. I would highly recommend Rudedog and I'll go back to Mark for maintenance for the other retro machines I have.
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3 weeks ago
Warren
Reviewer
5/5
Thanks to Mark for a superb service.
My experience dealing with RudeDogRetros and Mark in particular has been excellent.
He answered all my ques...
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tions and offered advice that I felt I could trust. He even sorted a few smaller 'issues' free of charge!
I would highly recommend Mark and RudeDog and will definitely be using them again if the need arises.
Thank you !!
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1 month ago
Mick B
Reviewer
5/5
2 months ago
Simon
Reviewer
5/5
3 months ago
Jared Mitchell
Reviewer
5/5
Amstrad 464 cpc fault, repair and service. My cpc developed a fault after contacting Mark he advised me what was needed, it was a very reasonable pri...
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ce and within a week all completed. I would highly recommend rudedog and will go back to Mark whenever I am in need of my retro items being looked after.
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5 months ago
Simon
Reviewer
5/5
5 months ago
steven cooper
Reviewer
5/5
i sent my amiga 500 to rude dog retros to be serviced, as well as for a keyboard repair as several keys no longer worked.
before any work commenced...
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, mark let me know exactly what work needed to be done (which included photos), and how much it would cost.
when the work was completed, mark provided more photos of the completed work, plus a very in depth test video of the amiga running.
from start to finish, mark's communication has been excellent. the photos and video that mark provided gave me confidence that the work has been done to a high standard.
i would highly recommend rude dog retros for any retro servicing or repairs.
i have now been enjoying playing on my amiga once again, and showing my kids some of the games i used to play on it.
thank you mark.
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6 months ago
Dawid Kloske
Reviewer
5/5
I've send Mark my cpc464 plus as keyboard didn't work and problem was extremely unusual but for this man there is no issue that can't be solved. He fi...
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nd a problem fix it replace membrane and now I've got my cpc464 plus in perfect working condition. Thank you again Mark your really retro magician. Expect my Amiga 600 in the beginning of next year haha.
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6 months ago
John Szczepaniak
Reviewer
5/5
If you've ended up at this page reading reviews, you're probably panicking a little bit, since you've likely got a broken or faulty Vectrex and you're...
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wondering how it can possibly be fixed. Given their enormous aftermarket value and prized status among collectors, I felt that anxiety too. My own Vectrex worked perfectly, for a time, but then the lines starting skewing, and eventually it just didn't work at all. Cue my searching fan communities, forums, and online looking for a repair place.
Several suggested a home repair, since it was likely the caps - I've done console mods before, but as stated... Given the value of a Vectrex (upwards of Ā£300), I didn't want to risk it. This wasn't a Ā£50 Mega Drive. It's practically an antique at this stage.
I messaged a few people, but Rude Dog Retros seemed the most prominent - a quick email resulted in a phone call and chat about the problem. Mark took the time to walk through scenarios and possibilities in an easy to understand way. Which I appreciated - it helped fill in gaps in my own knowledge. He also gave good advice on packaging it securely for transit.
Ultimately I decided, if you're going to get a Vectrex repaired, you go all the way. I requested he diagnose the problem, replace all the caps, clean it, and add a debuzz kit. Once received it took a while, and the crystal oscillator needed replacing too, but Mark kept me informed throughout the process, discussing my needs, and getting approval before carrying out work. He was upfront with costs, which I appreciated, and the final price was clearly itemised and well worth it to future proof the system. In the unlikely event I ever sell this little vector jewel, I can show prospective buyers the invoice, and reassure them it was fully refurbished by professionals.
It took a couple of months to get the replacement caps and to diagnose the faulty oscillator, but I am grateful for Marks' diligence. This Vectrex is the centre piece of a large collection, and I wanted it working right, not rushed through. I was sent photos and video footage as it was repaired, and it's evident that Rude Dog Retros works thoroughly and efficiently. The sense of professionalism and pride in their services is something rarely seen today. So much so, that I will be sending all future repair work their way! (I have a CDI which needs a new timekeeper chip, which Mark will be receiving soon.)
I now have a working and pristine Vectrex, better than it ever was before!
Finally, if you're wondering how reliable this review is, if you're a retro game enthusiast you may recognise my name from the various retro publications I write for. I'm a collector, historian, and archivist, and I stand by my honest appraisal of Rude Dog Retros services.
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7 months ago