Nex Playground gaming console is $60 off this week
▼ Summary
– The Nex Playground, a motion-controlled gaming console for kids, recently increased in price from $249 to $299, but is currently discounted to $239 during Amazon’s gaming week sale through May 4th.
– The console uses a built-in camera and AI to track players’ movements for games like Fruit Ninja, and is designed for ages five and up.
– A paid Play Pass subscription is available to expand the game catalog with titles featuring characters like Bluey and Elmo.
– Reviews note the camera tracking is impressive but sometimes fails with fast-moving kids, though it generally doesn’t prevent fun.
– A major complaint is the high overall cost, including the Play Pass subscription (starting at $49 for three months), which the sale only slightly reduces.
If you missed out on the Nex Playground during the holidays, now might be the right time to reconsider. One of the top-selling gaming consoles this past winter, the Nex Playground is a compact, camera-equipped cube designed for motion-controlled play, mainly aimed at children. After a recent $50 price increase that pushed it from $249 to $299, a rare discount has arrived as part of Amazon’s gaming week sale, running through May 4th. Right now, you can grab the Nex Playground for $239 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. While this isn’t as low as the previous $199 sale price, it’s currently the best deal available.
The Nex Playground connects to your TV and uses a built-in camera and AI to track body movements, making it ideal for active, screen-based fun. It’s designed for ages five and up and comes with five pre-loaded games, including Fruit Ninja and Whack-a-Mole Deluxe. For even more content, a Play Pass subscription unlocks games featuring beloved characters like Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Elmo. My colleague Sean Hollister tested the console with his two kids. He found the camera tracking generally impressive, though it sometimes struggled with fast-moving children, turning smiles into frowns. Still, he noted that these hiccups rarely stopped the family from enjoying their time together.
A major sticking point for Hollister was the overall cost. Beyond the console itself, the Play Pass subscription starts at $49 for three months or $89 for a year, which adds up quickly. This week’s deal doesn’t make the Nex Playground cheap, but it does make it a bit more accessible. If you’ve been eyeing a motion-controlled gaming system for your kids, this discount offers a solid chance to save.
(Source: The Verge)
