Nex Playground: the family game-night gadget that revives the spirit of the Wii
Summary
The Nex Playground is a small, motion-controlled game console designed to get families moving and playing together again, similar to the Nintendo Wii from years ago. It uses a camera and AI to track players’ movements for games and offers over 50 titles, but requires a subscription for most games.Key Facts
- The Nex Playground is the size of about two and a half Rubik’s Cubes.
- It uses a wide-angle camera and AI technology to track players’ body movements for games.
- Over 50 games are available, but only five come free; the rest require a £90 annual subscription.
- The device costs £269 ($299), making it cheaper than most current game consoles.
- It launched in the US in 2023 and has sold over a million units, even outselling Xbox during Black Friday 2025.
- The Nex Playground focuses on active play and family fun rather than competing on graphics or performance.
- The device does not save any camera data from gameplay to protect users’ privacy.
- The idea started as an AR basketball training app during the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving into a console to help kids stay active.
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