BrickStation Kit Turns LEGO PlayStation 1 Into a Playable Emulation Console
The creators of the BrickBoy have unveiled BrickStation, a kit that makes the upcoming LEGO PlayStation 1 set playable. It uses a custom Raspberry Pi with HDMI output, a functional power button, a vibration motor, and a speaker that imitates disc-spin sounds, and it can hold a CD for display. The kit adds 83 pieces for a total of 1,994, and a pre-launch page is live ahead of a release expected in the coming weeks.
The BrickStation follows the BrickBoy, a prior project that packed a Raspberry Pi and display into a LEGO Game Boy and succeeded on Kickstarter. The new kit targets the forthcoming LEGO PlayStation 1 set, replacing a side tray so the build remains visually consistent while adding HDMI play, a working power button with green LED, vibration, and disc-spin audio.
An included 83 pieces raise the model to 1,994 parts, matching the PlayStation's Japanese launch year. The kit can also accept an original PS1 Memory Card for internal save states, and the makers plan a future accessory for importing discs. A registration page is already available; pricing and shipping remain unannounced.
For retro gaming fans and LEGO builders, the BrickStation could turn a display model into an interactive centerpiece, deepening the overlap between toy collecting and game emulation. It may also inspire more community-made hardware kits that blend nostalgia with practical play. If successful, it could nudge mainstream LEGO sets toward aftermarket functionality, though its niche appeal and reliance on crowdfunding may keep impact limited to enthusiast circles.