Bestselling motion-controlled gaming device drops to lowest Prime Day price

The Nex Playground is a compact, motion-controlled gaming device that turns a living room into an arcade without controllers. It is currently listed at $239 on Amazon, 20% off the usual $299 price for Prime Day, and a bundle with a travel case and a 12-month Play Pass is available for $330, down from $412.

Setup is simple: the unit connects to a TV via HDMI and uses a built-in camera to detect body motion. No video is saved or stored, and a magnetic camera cover is provided for use when the device is not active; all gameplay happens offline. The system includes five built-in games—Fruit Ninja, Starri, Whac-a-Mole, Go Keeper and Party Fowl—and supports one- to four-player sessions.

A Play Pass subscription unlocks dozens more titles and adds new games each month; subscription pricing is $49 for three months or $89 for 12 months, and the reviewer found the pass worthwhile for accessing the full catalog and licensed characters such as Barbie, Bluey, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and others.

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