Nex Playground sold out last Black Friday – it's $199 for a limited time

Nex Playground; a small cube game console
(Image credit: Nex Playground)

If you missed the sale on Prime Day, now’s your chance to get the Nex Playground with 20% off at Amazon on Black Friday, bringing the price down to $199, a tidy $50 saving. It’s the perfect time to grab this unique Apple design-like 'active console' before the holidays and give kids a screen-based experience that actually gets them moving. This deal runs out on 1 December too, so it's truly time-limited.

The console comes loaded with over 50 games, many of which turn favorite TV shows into physical activity, and new ones are added monthly via a Netflix-like subscription. From Bluey’s adventures to Gabby’s Dollhouse’s imaginative challenges, each game makes use of the console's advanced motion capture camera and is designed to get children, well… everyone, up and moving while still delivering the storytelling and fun they love. There's an advanced fitness app for adults called NexGym, which is one of the best I've tried, and my wife loves Zumba: Fitness Party.

I've been playing on one all year, and even packed it up in the carry case for a family holiday. What sets Nex Playground apart from other game consoles is how it blends technology with activity – your body is the controller. Instead of kids sitting glued to a screen, the system encourages movement, coordination, and even social play. Read my Nex Playground review for more details.

For holiday shoppers, Nex Playground isn’t just a gadget; it’s a gift that encourages activity, creativity, and family interaction. The current 20% discount ends December 1, and while the console has had better sales (it was $176 back in July, this $50 off deal is still solid. If you’re looking for a way to turn indoor play into a healthy, fun, and engaging experience for your young ones, now’s the time to act.

Nex Playground (console only)
Just the console
Save $50
Nex Playground (console only): was $249 now $199 at Amazon

This base deal is 20% of the usual price, and while it has been cheaper, it remains a good deal. The Nex Playground is a unique little game box that is quite like nothing else, playing family-focused games using motion sensors.

Nex Playground +12-Month Play Pass
Console + Play Pass
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Nex Playground +12-Month Play Pass: was $338 now $288 at Amazon

This bundle adds the Play Pass for 12 months of free gaming. It's a bit like Netflix, with new games added each month to download to the console. There are also new challenges and special events throughout the months.

Nex Nex Playground + Travel Case + Play Pass
The Family Bundle
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Nex Nex Playground + Travel Case + Play Pass: was $357.99 now $312.97 at Amazon

This bundle is the everything offer – the console. 12 months of Play Pass and a travel case for one price. I own the case, and it's a great way to take the console to family members' homes (and on holiday).

YouKnow Travel Storage Case
Just the case
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YouKnow Travel Storage Case: was $23.99 now $18.71 at Amazon

If you already have the console or just want the console and case, this is the one to aim for. It's cheaper than the office Nex case, because there's no current deal.

Ian Dean
Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.

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