PRICE GUIDE · MARKETING, DESIGN & TECH · 2026–2027
Games Console Repair cost in the UK
£35–£220 per repair. Typically £80.
Games console repair in the UK costs from about £35 for a clean and service to £220 for motherboard work, with around £80 typical for an HDMI port replacement. The fault, the console, genuine parts, board damage and postage decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does games console repair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £35 | a clean and service |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £80 | what most people pay |
| High end | £220 | a motherboard repair |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the agencies and freelancers near you.
What moves the price
- Type of fault — a deep clean costs far less than an HDMI port, disc drive or motherboard repair
- Board damage — a broken HDMI port with damaged pads or tracks needs extra micro-soldering
- Console model — newer consoles and parts can cost more than older machines
- Genuine parts — original replacement ports and drives cost more than generic parts
- Postage or walk-in — mail-in games console repair adds courier costs both ways
- Warranty on the repair — longer warranties from the console repair shop can be priced in
WHAT YOU GET
What a games console repair booking includes
Takes: Many repairs are done within a few hours to three working days, plus postage if mailed. Not included: Controller repairs, postage, data or save transfers, and extra board repairs found during the work are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common games console repair jobs
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How to pay less
- Book a games console clean before overheating damages other parts
- Ask whether a refurbished part is available for the console repair
- Compare the console repair price with the trade-in value for an older console
Before you book
- Check whether the console is still under manufacturer warranty before using an independent repairer
- Ask whether the console repair shop charges for diagnosis if you decline the repair
- Back up save games to the cloud where possible before handing over the console
- Ask how long the warranty on the console repair lasts
Games Console Repair cost: questions people ask
From about £35 for a clean to £220 for motherboard repairs in the UK, with around £80 typical for an HDMI port. Simple servicing sits at the bottom and board-level faults at the top.
Many shops fix common faults within a few hours to three working days. Mail-in repairs take longer because of postage.
It can affect any remaining manufacturer warranty, so check the warranty first. Outside warranty, the Consumer Rights Act still requires the repair to be done with reasonable care and skill.
Often, yes. A port or drive repair usually costs much less than a new console, though very old machines may not be worth it.
Controller repairs, postage, data transfer and extra board faults found during the work are commonly charged separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK console repair price guides and shop price lists. They show the national range per repair, not a quote.
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