The Retro Shack
The Retro Shack (@theretroshack), a UK channel run by a presenter in Great Britain, covers vintage and retro computers, restorations and nostalgic gaming history. It has about 39,600 subscribers, a median of roughly 12,000 views per video and uploads about 2 videos a month. Sponsored integrations are priced at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, roughly $240 to $420 per video.
Reach UK retro-computing enthusiasts with a trusted, long-running hardware channel
- About 12,000 median views per video across 146 uploads
- Recent videos reach 88,500 and 178,200 views, showing spikes on Commodore news
- 76% of recent videos carry sponsorships, so audiences are used to integrations
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- hardware restoration walkthroughs, retrospective history essays, product review and unboxing segments
- Tone
- nostalgic, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 8 to 16 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PCBWayUGREENGEEKOM
- Categories promoted
- PCB fabrication services, network attached storage hardware, mini PCs, thermal cameras
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Sponsored segments are disclosed in video descriptions, for example 'BMC64 PCB Build - Like Soldering A Grain Of Rice!' sponsored by PCBWay, and 'GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition' sent by GEEKOM.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Older episodes discuss adult-themed 1980s games, for example 'The Shack Remembers: Leisure Suit Larry & The Land Of The Lounge Lizards', but the content is non-explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 40k | 12k | 3 |
Benchmark score: 49 / 100
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Recent videos
▶The console that deserved more time! The rise and fall of t · 38k views
▶Are we the last generation of Retro Computing? What happens · 13k views
▶COMMODORE & AMIGA: Has Everything Just Changed? What the 4t · 109k viewsLast three uploads, latest 17 days ago.
Hello my Rose-Tinted friends! Welcome to The Retro Shack where we look back at the golden age of computing and where I dive into retro computers (and some 'new' ones!) Some of these machines I've lived with and know well, some I've never owned before, and some that I never even knew existed. I hope you enjoy your visit - drop me a line in the comments and please subscribe if you like my content. For donations or commercial and sponsorship opportunities, please email retroshack@fastmail.uk with details - and my thanks in advance!
About The Retro Shack
The Retro Shack is a UK-based YouTube channel by @theretroshack that looks back at the golden age of computing. The presenter restores vintage machines such as the Commodore 64, Amiga and ZX Spectrum, and adds history segments and occasional modern hardware reviews. The channel has roughly 39,600 subscribers and a median of about 12,000 views per video.
The audience is estimated to be mostly adults aged 35 and older, many of them former home computer owners, with a majority of men and strong viewership in the United Kingdom and United States. Estimates are based on channel topics and comments context rather than platform analytics.
Sponsored integrations are priced at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, or about $240 to $420 per video. That is a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, higher than the $10 to $30 typical for paid ads, which suits brands wanting engaged, niche hardware buyers.
Written from The Retro Shack's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Retro Shack can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The
How much does The Retro Shack charge for a sponsored video?
A sponsored integration on The Retro Shack typically costs about $240 to $420 per video, based on a median of roughly 12,000 views at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Rates are USD per video and can be discussed for specific campaigns.
What does The Retro Shack post about on YouTube?
The Retro Shack posts restoration walkthroughs of vintage computers, retrospective history videos about classic machines and games, and reviews of modern hardware. Its topics center on Commodore, Amiga, ZX Spectrum and other retro platforms.
How do I contact The Retro Shack for a brand deal?
The channel lists retroshack@fastmail.uk for commercial and sponsorship enquiries. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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