We have launched our Kickstarter campaign – please check it out:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gnb-atari/playable-lego-atari-2600-game-console
Also, notice that we have 3 options in Kickstarter: the “Builder” reward, the “Plug-n-Play” reward and the “Complete Build” reward.
The “Builder” reward – for Lego Builders of course! Enjoy the Build and the 130 Games!
The “Builder” reward provides you with the Controller Board and the Switch Panel, along with the Lego bricks and instruction set on how to install them into your Lego Atari 2600. This is the most involved reward because it requires you to take the Switchboard apart and install the components needed to make your Lego into a game console. It takes more time, but is also the most fun!
The “Plug-n-Play” reward converts your Lego Atari 2600 in just a few steps!
The “Plug-n-Play” reward makes the conversion as easy as possible, assuming you built the Lego Atari 2600 that you are converting! You simply remove the Switchboard and a few of the anchor pieces from the set, and then replace it with our custom Switchboard. There are a few additional pieces, to help secure the new Switchboard and to relieve tension from plugging/unplugging the controllers, HMDI cable and USB power cable in/out repeatedly.
The “Complete Set” is a complete Lego Atari 2600 Console
The “Complete Set” ships to you as a completed Lego Atari 2600 – so it’s a ready-to-play console! Since this is a Lego set, we also ship the bags for the Atari games and scenes, along with the instruction book. This gives Lego enthusiasts a chance to participate in the build, but it isn’t necessary. The point is that the console just needs to be plugged into your TV so you can enjoy it! Or… buy it as a gift!
Read more about our Story at Kickstarter
We are very excited about our Kickstarter campaign! We did this to help us fund the up-front costs of specialized switches, PCB boards, connections, cabling, etc. We hope that you will support our campaign by becoming a Backer!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gnb-atari/playable-lego-atari-2600-game-console/description