Nex Playground – The Active Play System for Kids & Families
Key Features of Nex Playground:
- 5 GAMES INCLUDED. UNLOCK MORE WITH PLAY PASS. Nex Playground comes with Fruit Ninja, Starri, Whac-a-Mole, Go Keeper, and Party Fowl. A separate purchase of a Quarterly ($49) or Annual Play Pass ($89) is required to access the full catalog of games and get new games each month, including Barbie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Peppa Pig, Elmo, Miraculous Ladybug, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Kung Fu Panda and more.
- GET 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. Within minutes, your family will be playing Fruit Ninja, Whac-a-Mole and more. Using a built-in camera to track motion and natural body movements, anyone in the family can jump right in.
- JUST 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 players can play at the same time, so everyone can get moving together.
- GAMES 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 family game night, after school activities, or a playdate with friends.
- EASY SET UP. Nex 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 for playdates and more. From ages 5 and up—Playground is the life of every party.
- SAFE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES. Nex Playground content is safe and appropriate for all ages. No ads. No in-app purchases. No mature content. Playground is also kidSAFE+ COPPA certified and motion tracking data is never stored or processed in the cloud.
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Nex Playground – The Active Play System for Kids & Families
$199.00
ChooseyData –
Everyone is really enjoying this game cube, played most by 48-year-old parent and 11-year-old daughter, mostly together but also individually. The system tracks movement accurately, is simple to use, and has been a source of fun every single day. We plan on getting a year’s worth of the PlayPass to augment the 5 games that come with the system.
On the second day of use, the remote control stopped working, and then it wouldn’t pair with the cube. We unplugged the cube from the outlet, let it rest for 30 seconds, and then plugged in again. Then we could repair the remote and everything resumed working. Be aware that some other remote controls in your home may automatically detect and pair with the Nex Playground. To be sure this wasn’t happening to us, I removed the batteries from the other remotes to ensure that only the Nex remote would pair with the cube. The other remotes did not control the Nex Playground, but you might find that another remote will do dual-duty and also work for the NEx Playground.
Kindle Customer –
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We absolutely love this thing! This is perfect for our son with Down syndrome, not only so he can play video games with his neurotypical friends but so he can be active at the same time!
Unlike other motion based video game systems in the past, the Nex works perfectly! There’s no tricking it with hand motions only. You have to move your body to play the games or dance.
Speaking of dance, their Starri game (their version of beat saber) is my new workout routine! They have a decent number of songs that come with the system. But if you get their subscription service, you can unlock all their songs. Starri even tells you how many calories you have burned each dance as well as in total for that session. I haven’t exercised seriously for over 16 years, so this is perfect for someone getting back into the game and so much fun!!
The system comes with 5 games: fruit ninja (my son’s favorite game), a whack a mole game (1-2 players), a mini game version of Mario party (1-2 players), a soccer goal game and the Starri beat saber like game (1-2 players).
The Starri game is definitely my favorite. Not only does it tell you how many calories you burn, you can see 3 different levels of difficulty so you will definitely get a good workout no matter what. I like the slash versus the touch version. The slash has you slash with an arrow for the direction you have to slash to as well as which hand (yellow for left and blue for right), touch when you see single lines/bars, lean to either avoid the X or to lean into the wide bars of various lengths and a crystal to slash both hands fast at the same time. It’s very difficult for me at the starting level, so I know I will get a lot out of this game.
My teenager has beat saber using their meta quest (previously known as oculus) system, but you have to wear a headset. We also have beat saber for the PlayStation. But you need to hold the light based receivers to play. And neither has the accuracy and fluidity of Starri. Plus, you just do your stuff with nothing to hold or wear, which you will appreciate since you will work up a good sweat using this (especially since you can’t trick the system).
The system itself is a small cube a bit larger than the size of a Rubix cube. There’s a magnetic cover to protect the lens. It comes with a power adapter and hdmi cord. All you have to do is plug it into an outlet and plug the hdmi into your tv, connect it to WiFi and then finish setup on your phone (there is no app) or tablet using the QR code on the tv. Very easy to setup and you will be playing with no time!
We also got a carrying case and a silicone case for the Nex cube and remote. We plan on taking this to friends and family as well as on vacation, so the compact size is much appreciated. With everything inside the case, it’s smaller than most lunch boxes.
So far as I can tell, the Nex mainly uses your upper body since none of the games we have played so far uses the legs or feet, which makes sense. The camera is very quick to adjust to where your body is, although you can’t be too close to the camera or else it won’t detect your body. We haven’t gotten the subscription yet but plan to. So I can’t wait to see what else Nex has in store for us!
TrixHoef –
I love that this gets my kids up and moving. It’s especially fantastic during winter months when it’s too cold to be outside for long. My kids also have fun playing this together! Does it prevent them from fighting? HA! No, but I will say I believe they are too tired to put as much EFFORT into their disagreements compared to other gaming system so IT’S A WIN! It’s also a great price as I purchased it during Black Friday, and the setup could not be more simple. Customer service is also fantastic! Our dog chewed up the remote and they were very prompt to get a replacement sent to us. GET OFF THE FENCE AND BUY IT!!!!
Amazon Customer –
I purchased this system as a gift for my two-year-old and four-year-old children and decided to set it up beforehand to test how it functions. I was pleasantly surprised by how straightforward the setup process was—it’s incredibly user-friendly, even for someone with little to no technical experience. Navigating the system and getting it ready to use was a breeze, which gave me confidence that it would work well for my young children.
When testing the gameplay, I found the motion tracking to be highly accurate, consistently capturing my movements without any noticeable glitches. This was contrary to some reviews I had read, where users mentioned issues with tracking and occasional glitches. However, I carefully followed the detailed instructions provided, which included helpful tips such as avoiding wearing clothing that matches the background, limiting the number of people in the frame, and steering clear of heavily patterned clothing. These guidelines likely helped optimize the system’s performance.
Overall, I’m thrilled to gift this to my children on Christmas morning. It’s an intuitive and well-designed system that I believe even my two-year-old will be able to navigate and enjoy. The combination of ease of use and reliable performance has exceeded my expectations, and I’m confident it will provide hours of fun for my little ones.
Jegs –
Super easy to use and suitable for all ages. Really good workout for adults and kids.
Onemc –
I love this little game cube box! It’s shocking how easy it is to set up, and then the preinstalled games are fun enough. They have a yearly plan that allows you to open up all the games, and they keep coming up with additional ones now and then. It is so much fun that I even play with my 6-year-old granddaughter; her favorite is the dancing game. Heads up, it is a shoulder burner for sure. I am impressed that no equipment besides floor space and a well-lit area is needed. We are having so much fun with it, and even at times, you need to take a break and get a drink of water! Up to 6 people can play some games at a time. The only thing, if it is a thing, is that the camera is very touching, and if your turn is up and someone else is in the camera view, it thinks it is your move and may make you mess up a bit. Otherwise, this is a must-have if you are looking for some serious family fun and competition.