After the LEGO Game Boy released earlier this year, LEGO continues to explore the world of retrogaming with a brand-new collector’s item: the LEGO 40769, a brick-built replica of the legendary SEGA Mega Drive controller.

Fans of the 16-bit console will be thrilled: this set will be available starting September 8, 2025, but not for direct purchase. You’ll need to spend €130 on another LEGO set from the official store in order to receive the Mega Drive controller in brick form.

A faithful reproduction of the iconic controller

The set measures about 15 x 10 cm and consists of 260 pieces. Designed with adult collectors in mind, LEGO has carefully recreated the controller’s iconic features: the A, B, C buttons, the D-pad, and the interchangeable SEGA/Genesis logo.

But the real surprise lies inside: the controller’s faceplate can open up to reveal a mini Green Hill Zone diorama, featuring Sonic mid-run. A detail that transforms this decorative piece into a true geek culture nod, perfect for the shelves of Mega Drive nostalgics.

LEGO and video games, a story that continues

With this new set, LEGO reinforces its commitment to video game culture. After the NES, the Game Boy, Mario sets, and even arcade cabinets, it’s now SEGA’s turn to join the LEGO lineup.
This choice will delight collectors and retro gaming fans, who will find in its details all the 90s nostalgia they’ve been waiting for.

Where and when to get it?

The set will be available starting September 8, 2025 on LEGO’s official website. As mentioned earlier, you’ll need to spend €130 in the online store to qualify for this 260-piece set. It’s clearly aimed at LEGO and retro gaming enthusiasts willing to invest in another set to walk away with this piece, which is bound to become a collector’s item.

We can imagine this set is just the beginning: if the collaboration with SEGA proves successful, why not dream of a full LEGO Mega Drive console, or even other SEGA classics like the Saturn or the Dreamcast?

It should be noted that, at the time of writing, the set has not yet been officially confirmed by LEGO but has been reported by several specialized media outlets.