Gaming console repair in Bournemouth — home, handheld and retro

Console repair Bournemouth for every platform

A PlayStation that won’t switch on, an Xbox that stopped reading discs, a Switch with a cracked screen or a Steam Deck with drifting sticks — Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® handles console repair in Bournemouth at 70 Old Christchurch Road, under TKMaxx.

We fix home consoles, hybrids, handheld PCs and retro machines, and treat every one with the same care as a phone or laptop. Typical faults are back with you inside a day, and console repairs are guaranteed for twelve months.

Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Walk in, or book your console repair online.

Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®
70 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1LL
Tel: 01202 776491 · WhatsApp: 07902 023499 · [email protected]
Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm · Closed Sunday
⭐ Rated 5.0 from 142 Google reviews

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Reserve a console repair in Bournemouth

Drop off at a time that suits and we’ll start with a free diagnosis.

Book a console repair Call 01202 776491

Consoles we repair in Bournemouth

Current generation, previous generations and handhelds:

PlayStation

PS5 and PS5 Slim (disc and digital), PS4, PS4 Slim and Pro, PS3 and PS2. More on PlayStation repair Bournemouth.

Xbox

Series X and Series S, One, One S and One X, Xbox 360 and the original Xbox. See Xbox repair Bournemouth.

Nintendo

Every Switch model, from Lite to Switch 2, plus classics like the Game Boy, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U and the DS family. Details on Nintendo Switch repair Bournemouth.

Handheld gaming PCs

Valve’s Steam Deck (both screens), ROG Ally and Ally X, Legion Go and Go S, the MSI Claw — and the older PSP and PS Vita.

Common console repairs in Bournemouth

Diagnosed first, then quoted:

HDMI port repair

Power but no picture? A damaged HDMI port is the usual suspect on PS4 and PS5. We replace it and test the output.

Disc drives

Won’t read, grinds, won’t eject or isn’t detected. We repair or replace drives on PlayStation and Xbox.

Overheating and fans

Shutdowns mid-game and jet-engine fans usually mean dust. A deep clean and new thermal paste bring temperatures down.

Controllers and stick drift

DualSense, DualShock, Xbox pads and Joy-Cons: drift, dead buttons and broken triggers fixed.

Handheld screens, batteries and ports

Cracked Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Claw and Legion Go screens, tired batteries and loose USB-C sockets. See screen repair Bournemouth.

Power faults and software

No power, instant shutdown, stuck on the logo, error codes or network sign-in problems — traced from fuse to board to firmware.

Choosing console parts

You’ll know what’s going in. We use quality replacement parts on every console. Where authenticity matters most — especially on newer hardware such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X — genuine or OEM-grade parts built to at least the factory standard are available.

Our technicians explain the part options before any work begins, so the choice is yours.

Buying or selling a console in Bournemouth?

At our Bournemouth shop you can sell or buy PS3, PS4 and PS5 consoles, along with any Nintendo Switch up to the Switch 2. Consoles we sell are tested on the bench and guaranteed for two years.

Details are on PlayStation repair Bournemouth and Nintendo Switch repair Bournemouth, or see we buy your devices.

Console repair prices in Bournemouth

Prices vary by platform, model and fault — a controller stick swap is a small job, a PS5 HDMI port or a retro board repair a larger one. You’ll get a clear quote after diagnosis.

Nothing is added without your agreement. Guide prices live on the booking page.

Consoles rebuilt properly — not a pop-up job

Consoles combine delicate ribbon cables, heavy heatsinks and fine-pitch soldering. We don’t rush jobs or reuse tired thermal compound; every console is rebuilt properly and tested with real gameplay.

Pocket Geek Bournemouth is one of ten CrC Repair® stores, repairing devices since 2004. We are an Insurance Approved Repair Centre. Our quality of repair is approved by the world’s biggest insurance provider.

Across the group, our national gaming console repair page explains the service. See also high-quality repairs.

Console repair warranty in Bournemouth

Standard console work

One-year warranty

Covers HDMI and USB-C sockets, disc drives, cleaning, pads, and handheld displays and batteries.

Soldering work

Three-month warranty

Reflows and retro board-level soldering, unless we quote otherwise.

Pre-owned consoles bought from us carry two years. Full conditions: warranty page.

Bringing your console to our Bournemouth shop

We’re at 70 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1LL, under TKMaxx, between Esquires Coffee and Caffè Nero. Hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

Arriving by car

Use Richmond Hill Car Park — it’s the closest to the shop.

Public transport

Walk over from the bus station in minutes, or from the railway station in around ten.

Console repair near me?

We regularly repair consoles for players in Townsend, Charminster, Southbourne, Parkstone and Winton.

Read more on the Bournemouth store page or browse the store locator.

Why Bournemouth gamers choose us

Every major platform

PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and handheld PCs.

Retro welcome

From Game Boy and N64 to PS2 and Xbox 360.

Controller specialists

Stick drift, buttons and triggers fixed.

Genuine and OEM options

Clear about parts before we start.

Quick turnaround

Usually ready in a day.

5.0 stars on Google

142 customer reviews — scroll down.

Console repair Bournemouth — FAQs

How long does a console repair take in Bournemouth?
Everyday faults are usually back with you within a day. Motherboard diagnosis and vintage hardware take more time, which we’ll estimate at the counter.

My console turns on but there’s no picture on the TV — what’s wrong?
Usually the HDMI port, especially on PS4 and PS5, where it’s a known weak point. Sometimes it’s the HDMI encoder chip on the board. We test both and quote for the one that’s failed.

Can you fix stick drift on controllers and Joy-Cons?
Yes — DualSense, DualShock, Xbox Wireless Controllers, Joy-Cons and handheld sticks. We replace the worn stick module rather than just cleaning it.

Do you repair the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go?
Yes. We replace their screens, batteries, USB-C ports and drifting sticks, and we still fix the PSP and PS Vita too.

Do you repair retro consoles?
Yes — N64, SNES, GameCube, Game Boy, DS and 3DS, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and the original Xbox among them. Soldering repairs such as reflows carry three months’ cover unless we quote otherwise.

Will I lose my saves?
Most hardware repairs don’t touch your storage, but back up to the cloud or an external drive if you can. We’ll warn you beforehand if a repair could affect data.

What warranty do console repairs carry?
One year on console repairs — HDMI ports, disc drives, cleaning, controllers, screens, batteries and charging ports. Soldering work is three months unless stated otherwise. See warranty terms.

Where do I bring my console in Bournemouth?
70 Old Christchurch Road, BH1 1LL, under TKMaxx. Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.