Nex Playground<\/a> is a small cube-shaped camera that wants to turn your living room into a bustling theme park, flashing arcade or even a dojo space. The console hooks up to the TV, employing AI to track users\u2019 motion. Kids appear on the screen as their favorite characters. No controllers needed.<\/p>\n While the concept of AI for children may raise alarm to some, Nex Playground promises something safer. Nex says its content is appropriate for all ages, meets strict kidSAFE+ COPPA safety standards<\/a> and the company never stores motion data in the Cloud. <\/p>\n Reviewers rave it\u2019s a must for \u201cfamily game night,\u201d dubbing it a \u201cmodern version of Wii.\u201d Many shoppers point out that the Nex Playground has helped their families stay active, unlike traditional sedentary video games.<\/p>\n Others have claimed that it is \u201cone of the best kids\u2019 tech purchases\u201d they\u2019ve made, but snagging one at a reasonable price is becoming more difficult.<\/p>\n When Nex hit the market in 2023, the console was $199. Now, a Nex Playground retails for $250, available at popular retailers like Amazon<\/a> and Walmart<\/a>. The console comes with five games, and an additional Play Pass can be purchased for access to the full gaming catalog, which is updated monthly.<\/p>\n The price has surged as more consumers turn to Nex. AND THEY STILL COME IN FAR CHEAPER THAN XBOX? SWITCH?? And this year, sales are also outpacing some popular competitors. According to data<\/a> from market intelligence firm Circana, sales of the Nex Playground surpassed Microsoft\u2019s Xbox Series X\/S during the Black Friday shopping week.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not often that Nex offers markdowns, but today the Nex Console<\/a> is the same price as the Nex Console Bundle<\/a>, which includes a three-month play pass \u2014 a rare opportunity for families to grab the whole setup for a lower cost.<\/p>\n While it won\u2019t arrive until after Christmas, many Nex fans seem to believe it\u2019s a worthy investment for family entertainment all year long. When compared to typical entertainment devices \u2014 like tablets or video games \u2014 it also may be a healthier choice.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is well worth it,\u201d one pleased parent raved. \u201cThere is a great variety of games, and they entertained my toddlers for almost an hour and a half. Great screen time alternative. Money well spent and such a great hands-free gaming system\u00a0investment!\u201d<\/p>\n Everyone seems eager to get their hands on a Nex, and given the current sales trajectory, it wouldn\u2019t be surprising to see prices rise in 2026. <\/p>\n This article was written by\u00a0Miska Salemann<\/a>, New York Post Commerce Journalist. As a Gen Z first-time mother of one, Miska tests baby, maternity and postpartum products ranging from\u00a0stylish new kids clothes<\/a>\u00a0to long-trusted\u00a0diaper brands<\/a>\u00a0with her daughter. She evaluates\u00a0baby- and mom-approved products<\/a>\u00a0for practicality and quality, and consults medical and parenting experts to weigh in on safe ingredients, usage and more. 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