Gaming is evolving at a rapid pace. Accordingly, it can feel like you are never in control. This isn’t always an issue, but if you are a parent, you want some reassurances regarding your children’s safety. This is where the Nex Playground comes to the fore. I have used an American version of this console for the last year, and I love it. It is perfectly safe as there are no social features, the video is not recorded, and there is full offline play.
This safety-first approach is spectacular. You don’t need to worry about strangers contacting your children while they are gaming. Moreover, there are no advertisements and zero microtransactions. Consequently, what you pay for is what you get. Additionally, it uses a quarterly or yearly subscription service. Although this upfront cost may concern you, it shouldn’t. The Play Pass is £90 for the year or £45 for the quarter. This may seem like a lot, but you get unlimited access to every game in the library. This works out to be incredible value as new games are regularly added and different activities are included.
With safety and movement as a priority, the Nex Playground will change the way you play. Unlike other consoles, this uses a camera as a controller. Furthermore, you can play as a group of 4 as you tackle sports titles, puzzle experiences, and some arcade classics. Subsequently, your family gaming night can move up a gear as you laugh, smile, and enjoy hours of fun but competitive action.
Why invest in a Nex Playground?
I reviewed the Nex Playground last year, and the review can be read here. I’m not going to cover old ground, so you may wonder why I’m doing this article. Well, the UK now has access to this fine family console. It was released yesterday across major websites, and it can be found on Amazon UK, Argos, Smyths Toys, and the TikTok shop (soon). The console is available for £269 and comes with 5 starter games. These are fantastic, but you’ll want the great value subscription service to get the most from your console. This can be purchased alongside the console or separately from the Nex Playground website.
This safety-first console delivers 100% violent-free, child-friendly gaming. Whether it is Fruit Ninja, Starri, Boxflow, or Zumba, you will be entertained for hours. Additionally, the easy-to-understand action is great for younger gamers. No longer will you need the patience of a saint as you teach your kids how to play. Instead, they watch the on-screen instructions, copy them, and away they go.
On top of this, you must get off your bottom and move if you want to play any of the games. This is ideal if you want to exercise without putting yourself out. Each game gets your heart pumping while you’re distracted. Moreover, there are some nice fitness-specific games that track your progress and push you all the way.
What’s new this year?
Nex Playground keeps evolving and offering brand new content. So far, they have released or announced 5 new titles for 2026. The Tiny Chef Show: Cooking with Fwends, Dora: Star Explorer, Dude Perfect, and Hybe are games that will thrill you this year. My kids adore TTCS: CwF, and I admit it made me chuckle. I’m hoping that more training games are announced, as this generates healthy competition between my kids and me.
I’m sure more games will be released as the year goes by, and I can’t wait to see what’s on offer. Although I don’t know what will come, I know that the action will be perfectly safe and fun for my children. Moreover, as I have a yearly subscription, I know my kids can download any game, and I’ll never expect a huge bill.
This is New Playground’s year.
I’ve been waiting for the UK release, and I’m so excited for parents and kids to get their hands on this amazing console. Every game will amuse and entertain you, and the safety-first mindset is wonderfully reassuring. Accordingly, if you want a new way to improve your family gaming nights or you want to move away from online gaming with strangers, I recommend grabbing your machine here!
(More information on Nex can be found here!)
(Full disclosure! This article was written for free for the Nex team!)
