The Lego Atari 2600 is a favorite among retro gaming enthusiasts, and currently, it’s available at a 33% discount at both Amazon and Target.
Written by Steven Petite and Darryn Bonthuys on September 23, 2024 at 7:00AM PDT.
The Lego Atari 2600’s price has dropped to $160 at Amazon and Target. Originally priced at $240, this 2,532-piece set is often out of stock due to its popularity, so it might run out again before the sale ends. This week, over 60 different Lego sets are available at a minimum of 20% off at Target.
This Lego Atari 2600 model is the most budget-friendly among the trio of Lego sets celebrating classic video game consoles. The Nintendo Entertainment System and Pac-Man arcade models, generally priced at $270, rarely see a price drop. However, the Lego NES is currently on a minor discount at Target, and Amazon recently had it at the same reduced price. Target and Amazon.
This is a great set for experienced builders. Once you’ve assembled it, you’ll have a replica console with functioning switches, a brick-built Atari joystick designed to move like the original controller, and even several cartridges to display.
It’s worth pointing out that this is an Atari console in looks only, but the other retro surprise includes a hidden gaming room straight out of the ’80s. This a small diorama and includes small details like a retro landline phone, TV, posters, and a boom box.
The buildable cartridges are also based on real games like Asteroids, Centipede, and Adventure. The cartridges can be stored in a case and built into mini 3D vignette versions of the games. Finally, the console includes a switch to toggle for color or black-and-white television sets.
In other Lego news, the first Legend of Zelda Lego set released earlier this month. On October 1, Lego will launch its latest Super Mario display kit: a pixel art model of Mario and Yoshi from Super Mario World.
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