Nex Playground: Kinect-inspired motion gaming for the whole family

Engadget’s review of the Nex Playground finds a $249 motion‑tracking box that brings Kinect‑like family play to your living room, supporting up to four players with easy setup, offline play, and a solid library of kid‑friendly titles. Yet its biggest flaw is the ongoing cost: most games require Nex Play Pass subscriptions ($89/year or $49 for three months) plus a $29 Sports Pack, and there’s no option to buy games individually. Still, polished hardware and continuous updates make it a compelling, family‑oriented alternative to traditional consoles.