After weeks of leaks, the LEGO Atari 2600 set was officially announced today. It’s based on the four-switch revision of the Atari VCS / 2600, which debuted in 1980, and features the console in brick form and a joystick that articulates to feel just like the original. There’s even a bonus pop-up scene from an 80’s gaming room, bringing emories of hours spent trying to finish a game or get a new high score.
The set also includes three video game cartridges of legendary Atari games in brick form: Asteroids, Adventure and Centipede. These cartridges can be stored in a case when not in use and built into mini versions of the games. Just like its real-life counterpart, the console includes a switch to select whether you have a color or black & white television. Available August 1, 2022, priced at $239.99 USD, from official LEGO Stores and directly from LEGO. Unfortunately, you’ll need the Atari VCS to run Cyberpunk 2077.
- Build an interactive, 1980s-style TV set displaying the classic Super Mario Bros. game & activate it with LEGO Mario figure (not included)
- Authentic details of the NES console are recreated in LEGO style, including a controller and an opening slot for the buildable Game Pak
- The TV has a handle-operated scrolling screen, Mario figure reacts to the on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups when placed on the top
The Atari 2600 was one of the most memorable gifts I got as a kid. I recall spending hours and hours in front of the TV, absolutely amazed that I could play arcade games in my own home. There were so many legendary titles, too, including Asteroids, Adventure, and Centipede. This is why it has been such an incredible experience to bring two icons together, Atari and LEGO, in this awesome set. We hope that building this classic console takes you back to those halcyon days when a handful of pixels meant a world of adventure,” said Chris McVeigh, Lifelong Atari fan.