Sega Gets The Most Affordable Lego Retro Console Treatment Yet
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Lego is releasing a new Sega Genesis set priced at $40, making it the most affordable retro gaming Lego set to date.
- The set includes 479 pieces, two detachable controllers, sticker decorations, and parts to customize it into a Sega Mega Drive, along with a Sonic game cartridge.
- The model is about half the size of a regular Sega Genesis and can fit on a single notebook surface, with a release date set for June 1, 2026.
- This release follows Lego’s previous retro gaming sets like the Nintendo Entertainment System ($230) and the Game Boy ($60), positioning the Sega Genesis as a budget-friendly option.
- With classic systems like Atari 2600 already covered, Lego may next create sets based on consoles such as the original PlayStation or Dreamcast.
