Nintendo Finally Announces Next Console: a LEGO Gameboy

Nintendo's Latest Announcement: A LEGO Game Boy!

Get ready for a blast from the past! Nintendo has just revealed its latest collaboration with LEGO: a buildable LEGO Game Boy! Launching October 2025, this follows the successful LEGO NES set, offering another nostalgic treat for gamers and LEGO enthusiasts alike.

The announcement, however, has sparked a flurry of speculation online. With many eagerly awaiting news of the Nintendo Switch 2, the LEGO Game Boy reveal has led to some humorous comments on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with users jokingly suggesting Nintendo's next console might be a LEGO Switch 2.

While details on the Switch 2 remain scarce, Nintendo President Furukawa's May 7, 2024 statement promising a reveal within the current fiscal year (ending March) offers a glimmer of hope. Patience, fellow gamers!

The price for the LEGO Game Boy remains undisclosed, but Nintendo promises more information soon.

A History of Nintendo and LEGO Collaborations

This isn't Nintendo's first foray into the world of LEGO. Previous collaborations have brought iconic characters and worlds from beloved franchises like Super Mario, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda to life in brick form.

For example, last May 2024 saw the release of a stunning 2,500-piece LEGO set depicting the Great Deku Tree from Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, complete with Princess Zelda and the Master Sword. This impressive set retails for $299.99 USD.

Following closely behind, a Super Mario World LEGO set featuring Mario riding Yoshi (as a charming sprite!) was released two months later. This creative set, priced at $129.99 USD, utilizes a rotating crank to animate Yoshi's leg movement.