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Nex Playground Raises Console Price to $299 Amid Component Costs

3/30/2026

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Nex Playground will raise console price from $249 to $299 on April 1, David Lee, co-founder of Nex Playground, says.
The rise is driven by surging component costs tied to Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure growth and a global shortage.
Play Pass remains $89 annually and provides access to over 50 games.
Nex Playground targets children and families with motion-based, board game–style experiences featuring Bluey and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT).

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Nex Playground will raise console price from $249 to $299 on April 1, David Lee, co-founder of Nex Playground, says.
The rise is driven by surging component costs tied to Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure growth and a global shortage.
Play Pass remains $89 annually and provides access to over 50 games.
Nex Playground targets children and families with motion-based, board game–style experiences featuring Bluey and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT).