"It's priced at €129, or around $150, which is more than twice the price of Lego's $60 Game Boy which the BrickBoy doesn't include. Early backers can get it discounted to €99, or around $115, but that's still far more expensive than many of Anbernic's handheld emulators that are far more capable and ready to play right out of the box."
"The more capable BrickBoy Gamer Kit that adds support for Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance games, compatibility with Bluetooth headphones, and a rechargeable battery is €169, or around $197, without discounts. The Collector's Edition that can turn the Lego Game Boy into a functional display piece running demos is €189, or around $220, and all versions are estimated to ship sometime in March 2026."
"That's a lot to pay for a Game Boy replica with questionable ergonomics and controls, but since it relies on ROMs, the BrickBoy won't require you to source original game carts like Natalie the Nerd's upgrade kit will."
The BrickBoy kit converts Lego's buildable Game Boy into a functional handheld via emulation and has launched on Kickstarter. Three versions are available: Essential, Gamer, and Collector's Edition. The Essential Kit plays only Game Boy titles in grayscale, uses a mono speaker, and is priced at €129 (€99 for early backers). The Gamer Kit adds Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance support, Bluetooth headphone compatibility, and a rechargeable battery for €169. The Collector's Edition operates as a display piece running demos and costs €189; all versions are estimated to ship in March 2026. The kit does not include Lego's $60 Game Boy, is pricier than many Anbernic handhelds, relies on ROMs so original carts are unnecessary, and has questionable ergonomics and controls.
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