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Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lego teams up with Nintendo for iconic Game Boy set: Release date, price, where to buy and more
Nintendo fans are in for a major surprise as Lego is making them take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the unveiling of the official Game Boy system. After teasing the project in January, Lego has now revealed its most impressive take on the 1989 classic. The Game Boy model building kit is already available for pre-order in many countries, including in the United States, ahead of its availability for purchase on October 1, 2025, The Verge reported. The all-new Game Boy is touted to be a nearly 1:1 replica of the original Nintendo set. Lego Game Boy: The replica of the 1989 Nintendo Classic is priced at $59.99.(Screengrab/X) {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} Also read: Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle: Release date, price, Mega evolutions and more Lego Nintendo Game Boy: All you need to know {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The new set measures 3.5 inches (14 cm) wide and 5.5 inches (9 cm) tall, resembling the dimensions of the original. The 421-piece brick-built replica is being made available with several memorable features, such as the +Control Pad, A and B Buttons, SELECT, and START. It also features a contrast adjustment and volume dial. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} For the latest Game Boy, Lego has opted for printed tiles and not stickers, making the detailing more durable for players. Further, the design features a Game Pak slot and can show scenes from the classic games using swappable lenticular lenses. These will feature different images when viewed from different angles. It comes with the brick-built cartridge of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Land. {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} For the latest Game Boy, Lego has opted for printed tiles and not stickers, making the detailing more durable for players. Further, the design features a Game Pak slot and can show scenes from the classic games using swappable lenticular lenses. These will feature different images when viewed from different angles. It comes with the brick-built cartridge of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Land. {{/usCountry}} Read More {{^usCountry}} People can either opt for the classic Nintendo start screen or go with one from either of the interchangeable Game Paks. Other features include the 'Dot Matrix With Stereo Sound' label, the Game Boy's mono speaker grille and the battery compartment latch. {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} People can either opt for the classic Nintendo start screen or go with one from either of the interchangeable Game Paks. Other features include the 'Dot Matrix With Stereo Sound' label, the Game Boy's mono speaker grille and the battery compartment latch. {{/usCountry}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} In an official release, Lego stated that the Game Boy has been 'designed for people who enjoy hands-on creative activities.' The set is aimed at adult gamers and is part of the large assortment of Lego sets for adult designers. It will be made available with step-by-step instructions for newcomers to enjoy the challenge. Also read: Pokémon Legends: Z-A reveals new Mega Pokémon, here's when new Switch game drops Lego Game Boy: Price and pre-orders As per Lego, the Game Boy is being made available across the United States for $59.99. It contains 421 pieces in total. Pre-orders for the Game Boy model started on July 24, 2025. It will be made available for purchase on October 1, 2025. Fans can buy the Game Boy set from the LEGO stores along with the official website at Also, it will be made available at select retailers as well. FAQs: 1. What's the price for a Lego Game Boy? {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} The product is priced at $59.99, €59.99 and £54.99. 2. How to buy a Lego Game Boy? Fans in the US can purchase it from Lego stores, and select retail stores. 3. When will Lego Game Boy be made available in the market? Shipments start from October 1, 2025. SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
WIRED
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
No, of Course You Can't Actually Play the New Lego Game Boy
Back in January, as the world awaited news on the Switch 2, Lego jumped in and teased a collaboration with Nintendo that would bring the classic Game Boy console back to life in brick form. Now it's here—and it looks even better than we expected. But, the promo video for launch has caused a fair bit of confusion as to whether you can actually play it. The video is a remake of part of the original Game Boy commercial from 1989. As the included brick-built game cartridges are placed into the GamePak slot, the video's actor at least looks to start playing, before turning the Lego Game Boy to the camera—which shows the game on the screen moving pretty convincingly. Instagram content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. "THE GAME IS PLAYABLE?!?!" says one excited commenter. Another jumps in: 'Wait, so the screen is a real working screen?' And they continue: 'Can you play other games if you have the cartridges?' 'So, is this a functional Game Boy?' For anyone stumbling across the video in their newsfeed, it's fair to say it is… unclear. However, click the audio on and the reality is, unfortunately, confirmed. The voiceover says that the games are 'interchangeable and not playable' and the moving display is actually down to 'the lenticular display pieces.' But even that hasn't stopped people's questions. 'Did he say 'not playable'?' asks one viewer. 'So you can't actually play the games?' asks another. Some are just straight up disappointed: 'All that effort to make it look like [it] is playable to quickly say is not playable.'
Hypebeast
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
LEGO Unveils Game Boy Model Set with Interchangeable Classic Games
Summary LEGOis reviving handheld gaming nostalgia with its latest release: a near-life-size brick-built replica of the originalNintendoGame Boy. Announced today, the 421-piece LEGO Game Boy model celebrates the iconic handheld's legacy with faithful details, including the A and B buttons, +Control Pad, contrast dial and even a functional Game Pak slot. The set includes two interchangeable brick-built cartridges —The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningandSuper MarioLand— as well as swappable screens that replicate each game's look, along with the classic Nintendo start screen. Designed for adult builders and retro gaming fans alike, the set combines creative building with a deep sense of nostalgia. Step-by-step instructions make it accessible for newcomers too. The LEGO Game Boy is available for pre-order now and officially launches on October 1, 2025. Priced at $60 USD, the Game Boy set will be sold through LEGO stores, select global retailers and LEGO'sofficial site.
Engadget
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Lego's Game Boy set is here, sadly not playable
After teasing it earlier this year, Lego has unveiled its Game Boy set. The 421-piece model is a "brick-built replica of the original Game Boy" and has buttons you can press, including the +Control Pad, A and B buttons and Select and Start — though you can't play games on it, obviously. It even comes with brick replicas of Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Land game paks, along with corresponding lenticular screens or a Nintendo start screen. Once built, you can set the Lego Game Boy and paks on a buildable display stand "for the ultimate piece of retro-inspired home or office gaming decor," Lego says. Other details you can admire include a contrast adjustment and volume dial, along with the Game Pak slot. The Game Boy set is not Lego's first crack at a Nintendo-based product. Back in 2020, the company released a set based on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The new Lego Game Boy set is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $59 with shipping starting October 1, 2025.
Indian Express
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nintendo's Game Boy Lego set is proof that nostalgia is serious business
The first Game Boy hit the market in 1989 and helped create a market for portable video games. Years later, in 2025, Nintendo is bringing back the iconic Game Boy – this time in the form of a Lego set. It's a 421-piece set that, when built, resembles a near 1:1 scale replica of Nintendo's iconic handheld console. The set includes buildable Game Pak cartridges for Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. It will be released on October 1 for $60 and is available for preorder at the Lego Store in the US. The original Game Boy was a game-changing system for Nintendo and the broader gaming industry. It became one of the most successful portable consoles of its time, making it possible for people to play video games on the go. In fact, the Game Boy set the template for every handheld console that followed. The Lego Game Boy set closely mirrors the original, featuring a D-pad, A and B buttons, and Start and Select buttons. It also includes contrast and volume dials on the sides. You can choose from three display options: a Nintendo start screen or gameplay scenes from the two included games. The first system in the Game Boy lineup had a two-inch screen and ran on an 8-bit processor. It looked chunky and came in a think grey coloured body. It used four AA batteries, allowing players to game anywhere. Although its black-and-white graphics weren't cutting-edge, the console helped establish a market for portable gaming, much like what the Walkman did for portable music players or the iPhone did for smartphones. Two key reasons for the Game Boy's success were its durable design and a massive library of games. In the US, Nintendo bundled Tetris with the console, and the game quickly became a sensation, attracting a new wave of consumers to gaming for the first time. Tetris proved to be a massive hit, selling 35 million units alongside the Game Boy. Other early titles that helped make the Game Boy popular included Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Baseball, and Tennis. The original Game Boy sold 1 million units within a few weeks of its release. While the Game Boy was a surprise hit, Nintendo didn't expect the device to achieve such massive commercial success. Even today, the Game Boy is instantly recognizable from a distance, much like the iPod. Game Boy has a prominent place at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C Developed by a team led by Satoru Okada and Gunpei Yokoi in Kyoto, the Game Boy is one of the finest examples of Yokoi's philosophy of 'lateral thinking with withered technology'—a do-more-with-less design principle that still defines Nintendo's approach today. It was designed to be simple, intuitive, and easy to use, requiring no training or prior knowledge to operate. With four buttons and a cross-shaped directional pad, you could start playing a game instantly as soon as you turned it on. Thanks to its greyscale screen, the battery could last for days of play. Its durable design made it sturdy enough to survive in the hands of kids and it would probably still work today. The Game Boy lineup, which spanned many models, went on to sell over 120 million units. Its success was so monumental that Nintendo capitalized on the portable form factor and effectively created an entirely new category of handheld gaming systems. Without the original Game Boy, there would be no Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, or even the Switch, all consoles designed to be played in the portable form factor. What made handheld consoles like the Game Boy so popular, and ultimately mainstream, was their exclusive library of games, titles that remained exclusive to Nintendo systems. The Lego Game Boy kit isn't Nintendo's first collaboration with the Lego Group. In the past, the two companies have teamed up to create a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) kit with a retro television, as well as Legend of Zelda and Super Mario-themed sets. The NES kit included a replica of the console, a game cartridge, a controller, and a TV, adding up to 2,646 bricks and carrying a hefty price tag of around $230. 👊 Now you're playing with power. Brick Power! #LEGO #LEGOGameBoy Pre-order today: — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 24, 2025 Both brands, Nintendo especially, thrive on nostalgia, re-releases, and remakes. The key market here is driven by a demographic shift: the first generation of consumers who were teens during the late '80s and early '90s are now entering their mid-thirties and forties. Nintendo understands how to market its products to this audience, with nostalgia playing an important role. Its distinctly Japanese identity, along with Japan's broader influence on global pop culture, also played a major role in the popularity of Nintendo's games and consoles in the West, particularly in the US and Europe. In recent years, Nintendo's reach has expanded, and its popularity has surged, attracting a new generation of consumers thanks to the success of the Switch and the company's efforts to diversify its business by entering new markets like theme parks and movies. However, the biggest reason Nintendo remains relevant is that the Kyoto-based company caters to a broad demographic, and its games are still fun to play and consistently maintain high quality. Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. Email: ... Read More
