LEGO PlayStation is a near 1:1 scale set of Sony’s original gaming console, which came out in 1994 in Japan and 1995 in the US. It includes the console as well as the original no-analog-sticks PlayStation controller (the DualShock wouldn’t arrive until three years later).
As with most pricy LEGO sets for adults, the LEGO PS1 has some fun Easter eggs to find. First of all, set's box calls back to the box the original PlayStation came in, which is pretty great. The set's Power and Open buttons actually work. Pressing Power flips a green LEGO piece into view underneath it, as if you were turning it on. The Open button releases the disc cover, letting you see two dioramas hidden inside.
The dioramas are based on Gran Turismo (1997) and Ape Escape (1999). These dioramas can also be removed from the set to display on their own (though that leaves a hole on either side of the PS1 model).
As for LEGO Astro Bot, it's a free Gift With Purchase, but you'll be able to buy it separately at PlayStation Direct for $24.99.
For more about new and future sets, check out all the upcoming LEGO set release dates. And if you want more LEGO sets based on video games, check out our picks for the best Nintendo LEGO sets.
Chris Reed is a senior commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's LEGO coverage and maintains the upcoming release dates articles for video games, LEGO sets, and 4K Blu-rays. You can follow him on Bluesky.
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