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NEX Playground Surges 3,384%, But Fifth in Annual Sales

12/5/2025

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The NEX Playground, a motion-controlled gaming console launched in 2023, became the second best-selling hardware for the week ending November 22, 2025, after surpassing the PS5 Slim.
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella says NEX unit sales increased by 3,384% year over year.
The console is user-friendly.
It offers a subscription service for additional games.
Despite its growth, Piscatella predicts it will remain fifth in annual sales, not overtaking major consoles.

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The NEX Playground, a motion-controlled gaming console launched in 2023, became the second best-selling hardware for the week ending November 22, 2025, after surpassing the PS5 Slim.
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella says NEX unit sales increased by 3,384% year over year.
The console is user-friendly.
It offers a subscription service for additional games.
Despite its growth, Piscatella predicts it will remain fifth in annual sales, not overtaking major consoles.