Amazon Gaming Week has brought deals on a wide variety of games and accessories for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC users. But the sale also features discounts on other interesting gadgets, including the Nex Playground game console. Prominently featured in one of the top slots on Amazon’s sale hub, the Nex Playground is a family-friendly system centered around motion controls. It’s reminiscent of Microsoft’s Kinect camera for Xbox 360, except its design could be described as Apple-esque. Normally $200, the Nex Playground is on sale for $179 through May 4. Alternatively, you can bundle the console with a travel case for $204.
The console has proven to be surprisingly popular since its launch in September 2024. At the time of writing, the Nex Playground holds a 4.7/5 user average based on nearly 1,400 Amazon customer reviews. Amazon says it has sold more than 5,000 units in the past month.
Nex Playground
$179 (was $200)
The Nex Playground uses a sensor to track your movements, allowing you to partake in a variety of dance, sports, and fitness games. You’ll find five starter games included with your purchase:
- Whack A Mole Deluxe: Smack the pesky moles as they pop up on your screen.
- Party Fowl: Compete in a variety of minigames.
- Fruit Ninja: Slice through fruit that’s thrown onto the screen.
- Starri: A rhythm game that has you moving to the beat.
- Go Keeper: Play as a goalkeeper in this arcade-style soccer game.
Along with the console and five games, the Nex Playground comes with an HDMI cable, power cord, a removable camera cover, and a remote that’s used for navigating menu systems. Up to four players can use the system simultaneously, making it a fun party activity.