The Xbox Series X/S might be all the rage now, but there was a time when the Xbox 360 was the gaming console everyone wanted – and owned too. Luckily, there’s an opportunity to relive those glory days, not by time traveling but by building your very own Xbox 360 out of tiny plastic bricks.
Enter the Mega 3:4 scale Xbox 360 collector set, a nostalgic trip down memory lane, brought to you by none other than Mega. Yes, the same company that’s not LEGO but wants to be. This set, priced at a questionable $149.99, doesn’t just let you build an Xbox 360, but it also comes with a controller and a copy of Halo 3 (though it’s fake).
If you’re wondering, “Why Halo 3?”, well, let’s just say it’s the cherry on top of this retro sundae. As you’ve already gathered, this Xbox 360 doesn’t actually play games. We know, it’s like buying a chocolate cake and finding out it’s made of broccoli. But don’t worry, there’s a silver lining. This set is so detailed that it even includes a replica motherboard inside the completed Xbox case.
What’s more, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can place the Halo 3-themed disc inside to activate the motherboard. What does that mean? Your guess is as good as ours, but we’re hoping it doesn’t summon a Covenant invasion.
The set, which is a Target-exclusive, is described as a celebration of the Xbox 360’s legacy. While it doesn’t connect to your Xbox profile, it does light up, ensuring you won’t be getting the dreaded Red Ring of Death. Remember that?
You can also remove the side panels to view the removable, blocky hard drive. For those of you who are already LEGO Master Builders, this set boasts a massive 1,342 pieces, and features some interesting, specific new molds for elements exclusive to the set, such as the analogue sticks and D-pad on the controller.
If you’re thinking that it might be cheaper to buy an actual Xbox 360 for less than the price of this set, then get ready to be surprised, as the first batch of pre-orders is already sold out. Fortunately, you can look forward to its official launch in the US on October 8.
