LEGO BrickStation: The €200 Model Becomes a Playable PS1

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A LEGO PlayStation set for €200 initially sounds like a collector's item. GameStar's preview, however, shows a practical approach: The PlayStation model 72306 is set to be converted using the BrickStation conversion kit into a fully functional console on which PS1 games run.

The project comes from a team in Switzerland. According to the preview, the BrickStation conversion should be achievable with a few steps—no additional tools are needed.

For you, the idea is especially interesting if you want to combine the LEGO look with genuine playability. The key purchasing question is therefore not only whether the set looks good, but whether BrickStation actually brings the games you want to the TV.

The Preview Shows the Transformation from Model to Console

The starting point

GameStar focuses on the LEGO PlayStation set 72306. According to the headline, the model costs €200. The Swiss team's idea picks up precisely at this starting point: The LEGO model should not merely depict the shape of a PlayStation, but actually function as a console with the appropriate conversion.

The conversion

For the conversion, BrickStation is used. GameStar cites a few steps for this and promises that no tools are needed. This makes the solution attractive to interested people because it is supposed to take the set from a mere model to practical gaming.

The gaming goal

The stated goal is a fully functional console on which PS1 games run. Old classics are thus supposed to make their way back onto the television—as GameStar's preview puts it.

A Swiss team is making LEGO's PlayStation set 72306 playable. The BrickStation conversion kit is supposed to bring old classics back to the TV completely without tools.

Why Playability Is the Concept's Main Appeal

The preview does not focus solely on the visible LEGO design, but on its connection to actual gaming. It is precisely this transition from model to functioning console that makes BrickStation interesting: You should not only be able to view the LEGO aesthetic, but experience PS1 games through it.

For you, this means: Before placing an order, check especially carefully which games work with the converted console and how BrickStation is delivered. The “without tools” note lowers the hurdle for the conversion, but says nothing about whether your wish list is fully covered.

The preview describes the game selection generally as “old classics”. This is not yet a guarantee for every conceivable PS1 title. You should therefore check the specific compatibility instead of assuming support for all games across the board based on the set's playability.

Why the €200 Price Makes the Overall Calculation Important

The €200 in the headline refers to the LEGO PlayStation model. To assess the BrickStation project fairly, you therefore also have to factor in the price of the conversion kit, if it is available separately. The price of the model alone does not allow a complete verdict.

Your overall calculation should therefore take into account the quoted model price, the price of BrickStation and the effort required for the conversion. Precisely because the solution is supposed to work without tools, the overall price is especially important: In the end, what matters is whether the complete package fits your budget.

For those who like the LEGO model primarily because of its appearance, the visible PlayStation shape remains an appeal in its own right. Those who, by contrast, actually want to play PS1 games need additional reliable information about BrickStation, operation and the supported titles.

Conclusion: The Promise of Playability Is Strong, but the Purchasing Calculation Needs Details

The preview's clear core message is: The Swiss team is using BrickStation to turn the LEGO PlayStation set 72306 into a fully functional console for PS1 games. The conversion thus answers the exciting question about the €200 model: The LEGO object is supposed to become a device that actually brings games to the television.

Important details are still missing when making the purchasing decision: Which games run, and what do the set and the conversion cost together? The preview provides a clear and unusual look at the idea of combining LEGO design with functioning retro gaming. You should therefore check these points before selecting your desired game and deciding.

More for you

You can find more details about BrickStation and the Swiss team in the GameStar preview.