What to Know About sony’s PlayStation is back, but this time you have to build it yourself out of 1,911 Lego pieces
You may remember Lego’s full-size takes on the NES, the Atari 2600 and – my personal fave – the Game Boy. It’s long seemed inevitable they’d be joined at some point by a brick-built PlayStation. That day has now arrived, propelling Lego consoles into the world of 3D gaming. Or something.
The 1,911-piece set (more, even, than how many pieces you smashed your controller into on failing that last level of Driver for the 473rd time) is the spitting image of the console that redefined gaming. The classic design’s been remade in almost 1:1 form, right down to a controller that you can plug in and unplug to your heart’s content.
As ever, Lego’s keen for its plastic kits to not be entirely static fare. So this one has functional Open and Power buttons. Well, functional in the sense that they move. Don’t expect this PlayStation to power up. It does open up, though. But rather than popping the lid to reveal a brick-built disc, you get to check out dinky dioramas instead.
Hidden gems
If you’re a big fan of Gran Turismo and Ape Escape, you’ll enjoy piecing together these tiny scenes, which can be pulled out and displayed alongside the console. If not, well, they can remain nestled inside, or you can build alternatives of your own.
As ever, all this comes at a price. The Lego PlayStation will set you back $179.99/£139.99. And far be it from me to point out you could buy an original PS1 and a stack of games for less. But for Lego fans, such comparisons are moot.
So if your nostalgic thrill comes from gawping at old gear rather than playing it – and gets a boost when said gear is immortalised in plastic bricks – put 4 October 2026 in your diary (1 October 2026 for Lego Insiders). Because that’s when the set comes out. Although just be aware any real PS1 you have gathering dust in your loft will level up its smugness, on the basis it can actually play games.
