Nintendo's fruitful relationship with Lego began in 2020 with the release of not only the first Mario set, but also a buildable NES that included a Lego TV. Now it seems like PlayStation wants a piece of the toy brick pie. A Lego leak seems to suggest that the console maker will return to its roots by releasing a Lego version of the PS1 later this year.
A reliable LEGO leaker has claimed we'll be getting a PS1 set this Christmas.
The leak claiming a LEGO PS1 will be built in time for Christmas comes from the usually reliable LEGO_minecraft_goat. Naturally, there are no images of it unfolding in the wild at this early stage, but the account claims that the original PlayStation will be turned into a Lego set by the end of 2026. Released in December.
According to the leak, the set will come with at least one LEGO controller. Consists of 1,911 pieces. This would be significantly smaller than the 2,646-piece NES set. However, there's no indication that the PS1 will come with a TV like this, which could explain the size difference.
Now, as I said, a Lego PS1 matched with a Lego CRT might solve the problem.
We've probably heard your complaints since Lego unveiled its first Mario minifigure.
After six years of building sets, Lego is finally responding to public demand by turning the Mario character into a traditional minifigure.
Since the LEGO PS1 is significantly smaller than the LEGO NES, it will also be considerably cheaper. Again, if this leak is accurate. $159.99 for the PS1 set; According to the leak, this is $100 cheaper than Nintendo's first Lego console.
Yeah, I could never buy that Lego CRT, could I?
LEGO and PlayStation have an existing relationship through Horizon.
The PS1 will be the first PlayStation console to officially go LEGO if the leaks come true, but there's already a connection there. Not only did PlayStation release a Lego game, Lego Horizon Adventures, a few years ago, but they also released some Horizon Lego sets. Most notably, the Tallneck has been discontinued, but a smaller set containing the Aloy and Varl minifigures is still available.
Nintendo currently has two Lego consoles, as it added the Game Boy to the collection last year. If things go according to release order, we can expect to see the LEGO SNES next, but there's no leaks or official word on it anytime soon. Hopefully, this means we'll eventually get a Lego PS2 if the Lego PS1 leak becomes a reality. That very fan build could be why we're potentially getting a LEGO PS1. The LEGO Ideas PS2 set received enough support for LEGO to officially consider it about a year ago. Now we're hearing that a LEGO PS1 may be in the works. It all feels like a coincidence if you ask me.
- brand
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sony
- original release date
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September 9, 1995
- Original MSRP (USD)
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$299, £299
- weight
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3.2 pounds
