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Nex
Nex Playground - The Active Play System for Kids & Families Where Indoor Physical Activity…
$299
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The Quick Take
What it is
Nex Playground is a motion-tracking game console that replaces controllers with your body—up to 4 players jump, swing, and move naturally in front of your TV. It's built for families who want active indoor play without the screen-stare guilt.
Why We Like It
Why it keeps winding up in carts
5,000 parents have rated it 4.7 stars, a strong signal that the motion tracking actually works and kids stay engaged across different ages and skill levels.
No controllers. Just you, your living room, and Fruit Ninja.
Crowd Takeaways
Most reviewers land in the same place: delighted — active, screen-free play.
Ranked by how often each reaction comes up, strongest first, reservations last. Based on 5,000 Amazon ratings for this product.
Our Take
A genuinely novel way to make family gaming physical—if you buy the Play Pass.
For $299, you're buying a motion-sensing console with 5 games included and a built-in camera that reads your body like magic. Nex Playground occupies a small but growing space: fitness-meets-gaming for households that want active fun without a bulky gym setup or subscription treadmill.
The Buying Guide
What to look at before you buy
01
Built-in wide-angle camera, HDMI connection, up to 4 simultaneous players
Motion Tracking & Setup
The camera-based tracking means zero hardware clutter—no armbands, no remotes, no calibration. Drop it on your TV stand or toss it in a backpack. The barrier to play is genuinely low, which matters for families with younger kids or casual players who hate fussing with gear.
02
5 games included (Fruit Ninja, Starri, Whac-a-Mole, Go Keeper, Party Fowl); additional catalog via 3-Month ($49) or 12-Month ($89) Play Pass
Game Library
The base 5 will keep most families entertained for a while, but the pass-locked library (Barbie, TMNT, How to Train Your Dragon, Peppa Pig, etc.) is where the staying power lives. Budget $89/year if you want the full rotation and monthly drops—that's real money on top of the $299 entry fee.
03
No ads, no in-app purchases, no mature content, kidSAFE+ COPPA certified, motion data never stored in cloud
Safety & Content
Parents get what they're promised: clean, age-appropriate games with no dark monetization patterns. The privacy pledge around motion tracking is explicit and matters if you're wary of camera-based devices collecting behavioral data.
Good to know
The details worth having
- Price$299 is a fair entry for a novel motion-gaming system with solid build and safety; the real cost emerges if you commit to the Play Pass ($89/year).
- Who it’s forFamilies with kids 5+ who have a TV, living room space, and want active group play; best for households that value novelty and motion-based engagement over traditional controller gaming.
- From the product page5 GAMES INCLUDED. UNLOCK MORE WITH PLAY PASS. Playground comes with Fruit Ninja, Starri, Whac-a-Mole, Go Keeper, and Party Fowl. A separate purchase of a 3-Month ($49) or 12-Month Play Pass ($89) is required…
- From the product pageGET MOVING WITH ACTIVE FAMILY FUN. Nex Playground is a new kind of video game console that gets your family moving. It easily connects to your TV, transforming your living room into an active play space…
- From the product pageJUST USE YOUR BODY TO PLAY. Play naturally just by moving your body. Playground uses the magic of AI to follow your movements using the built-in wide-angle camera. No controllers or clunky trackers! Up to 4…
- From the product pageGAMES YOU'LL LOVE MOVING TO. Playground is packed with interactive motion games, turning your living room into an arcade, theme park, gym, and more. There is something for everyone. It is perfect for indoor…
- From the product pageEASY SET UP. Playground connects to your TV or projector with a simple HDMI connection and gets everyone in on the fun. It's small and sits elegantly on any console or mantle, and can easily fit in a backpack…
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