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The Nex Playground features no physical controls. Instead, like with an Xbox Kinect, players interact with games and menus using their bodies. The console launched in 2023 and cost $200. Sales were slow at first, but during the holiday shopping season in 2024, the device went viral thanks to TikTok and online creators. This led to it selling out and a price increase in 2025 to $250. Last year, the Nex Playground outsold the PS5 and Xbox during a short period of time. Nex says it has sold around 1 million units of the device since launch. The ongoing RAM crisis has made it harder and harder for
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… Everything is getting more expensive, even smaller-scale niche gaming products like the Nex Playground. …
… Lee says the company is “truly sorry” that this price bump might make the console “less accessible for some families.” What is the NEX Playground, and why is it getting a price increase? The Nex Playground features no physical controls. …
… We've been seeing more and more of those lately, too; just look at the surprisingly successful Nex Playground . There may be hope yet for families looking to game on a budget. Related A new Wii replacement saved my family's rain days The Nex Playground fills a void with kid-friendly games
