Created in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation set is a nostalgic remake of the gadget that defined the video gaming era of yesteryear. The 1911 piece set is a 1:1 replica of the real thing, and the details are worth appreciating. Right from the tactile feel of connecting the brick controller to the functional Open button, LEGO has gone to considerable lengths to make the model feel like the console people remember.
Designer: LEGO Ideas and PlayStation
Since we are talking LEGO, there had to be a buildable diorama element to it, further building the nostalgia. There’s a mini GT track that can be assembled when the Open button is pushed. It has mini racing cars, and a scene from Ape Escape. Officially named LEGO PlayStation 72306, the model closely follows the proportions of the original console, measuring over 2.5 inches high, 10.5 inches wide, and 7.5 inches deep. The original PlayStation measured approximately 10.6 inches wide, 2.4 inches high, and 7.4 inches deep, making the LEGO version remarkably close in scale.
The grey console also comes with Sony’s first PlayStation controller, complete with its familiar D-pad and the iconic Triangle, Circle, Cross and Square buttons. There are no analogue sticks or DualShock functionality here, staying true to the earliest PlayStation hardware. The attention to detail extends beyond simply getting the shape right. The controller plugs directly into the front of the console, while both the Power and Open buttons have working mechanisms. Pressing Open lifts the circular disc lid, recreating one of those small physical interactions that made the original hardware so memorable.
It is still a display model and cannot actually power on, but the level of detail makes it surprisingly easy to mistake for the real machine at a glance. The hidden elements give the otherwise familiar-looking console another layer of personality. The two game-inspired builds can remain tucked inside the console or be pulled out and displayed alongside it, allowing the model to shift from a convincing piece of retro hardware into a small gaming diorama. The Ape Escape reference also nods to the later evolution of PlayStation hardware, as the game introduced the need for Sony’s DualShock controller and its twin analogue sticks. Designed for builders aged 18 and above, the set combines 1,911 pieces with a form factor that should fit comfortably on a shelf or desk. LEGO also recommends its Builder app, which offers 3D instructions with options to zoom and rotate the model, track progress and save sets.
The LEGO PlayStation is priced at $179.99 and will be available to LEGO Insiders from October 1, 2026, ahead of its general release on October 4, 2026. For anyone who remembers the original grey console as more than just a piece of hardware, this is a chance to bring that era back—without needing to find an old CRT television to complete the setup.
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