Lego's new Game Boy set comes with swappable cartridges and gameplay screens

Plastic bricks meet pixel power as Lego unveils its latest nostalgic creation: a near 1:1 scale replica of Nintendo's iconic Game Boy. This 421-piece kit captures the essence of the groundbreaking handheld, complete with pressable buttons, a spinning volume dial, and even a slideable on-off switch.

But the real magic lies in the details. Two brick-built game cartridges featuring Super Mario Land and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening can be displayed separately or slotted into the back of the model, just like the real thing. Swappable lenticular screens add an extra layer of authenticity to this miniature marvel.

Set to launch on October 1, 2025, at a pocket-friendly $59.99, this Lego Game Boy is poised to become a holiday hit. It's a fitting tribute to a console that outsold its rivals and became the fourth best-selling game system of all time, proving that sometimes, less is more in the world of gaming.