The sold-out Nex Playground made my kids laugh and cry
The article reviews the Nex Playground, a 3-inch cube game console that uses a single camera to track body movements. Despite its limitations compared to the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Kinect, the Nex Playground has surprisingly outsold the Xbox.
Why it matters
The Nex Playground's unexpected commercial success highlights the potential demand for simplified, subscription-based gaming experiences, even if the technical capabilities are limited.
Key Points
- 1Nex Playground is a 3-inch cube game console with limited motion tracking capabilities
- 2It is less powerful than a smartphone but has outsold the Xbox for a period
- 3The console requires a $89-$49 annual subscription to access more than a basic set of games
- 4Many of the games are considered low quality compared to other motion-controlled gaming platforms
Details
The Nex Playground is a compact game console that uses a single camera to track body movements for gameplay. While frequently compared to more advanced motion-controlled platforms like the Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Kinect, the Nex Playground is significantly less capable at tracking user movements. Despite this, the console has surprisingly outsold the Xbox for a brief period, likely due to its appeal as a family-friendly, kid-safe gaming device. However, the Nex Playground comes with a steep annual subscription fee to access more than a basic set of games, and many of the available titles are considered low quality compared to the competition.
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