Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 23
Nex Playground Drops to $239 for Prime Day, 20% Off 2026 Low
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 23

Nex Playground Drops to $239 for Prime Day, 20% Off 2026 Low

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 23

Summary

  • $239 buys the Nex Playground during Prime Day, marking a 20% cut from its usual $299 price and the device's lowest price of the year.
  • The motion-controlled console connects to a TV by HDMI and uses a built-in camera for controller-free play, with gameplay handled offline and a magnetic camera cover included.
  • Five games come with the device, but broader access requires a Play Pass subscription priced at $49 for three months or $89 for 12 months.
  • A $330 bundle also cuts 20% off the device, travel case and 12-month Play Pass from $412, with the deal expected to run through June 26.

Insights

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