LEGO SEGA Genesis Console Set Arrives This June

LEGO continues its retro gaming lineup with the 40926 SEGA Genesis Console, hitting shelves on 1st June at £34.99 for 479 pieces.

The set recreates the classic console known as the Mega Drive here in the UK, complete with two controllers and a brick-built copy of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. At roughly 7p per piece, the pricing sits comfortably in LEGO's sweet spot for display builds.

This follows LEGO's Nintendo Entertainment System from a few years back, though that was a much larger and pricier build at nearly 2,700 pieces. The Genesis feels more accessible, both in terms of cost and shelf space. Having both controllers included means it looks like a proper gaming setup rather than an incomplete display piece.

Parents who grew up with the Mega Drive will recognise it instantly, and the attention to detail on the cartridge slot and those distinctive controller cables gives it genuine nostalgic appeal. For kids, it's a window into gaming history and a manageable weekend build.

Whether you were team Nintendo or SEGA back in the day, this captures the 16-bit era nicely without breaking the bank.