A machine you've almost certainly never heard of just spent a week beating the PS5 as the second best-selling games console in the US behind the Switch 2

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Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:50:51 +0000

The Nex Playground, a motion-controlled gaming console, outsold the PS5 and Xbox Series X to become the second best-selling console in the US for the week ending November 22, 2025, behind the Nintendo Switch 2. Released in 2023, it is designed for kids and families, featuring five motion-controlled games and a subscription service for additional titles. Its price increased from $199 to $249 in May 2025, contributing to its unexpected sales success.

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Circana analyst Mat Piscatella reports that the PS5 was outsold by the NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System and the Nintendo Switch 2 during the week ending November 22, 2025. The NEX Playground, a family-oriented gaming system reminiscent of the Kinect, ranked second in sales. The PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB came in third. Despite discounts, the PS5's performance was surprising given the NEX Playground's unexpected success at $249.

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Circana's recent sales data reveals that the NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System outsold the PS5 Slim Digital in the US during the week ending November 22, 2025. Priced at $249, the NEX Playground is designed for families, featuring motion-controlled games like Fruit Ninja and Barbie Dance Party, and does not require a traditional console. It aims to provide an interactive gaming experience, reminiscent of devices like Kinect.

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A new console, the Nex Playground Interactive Gaming System, has outsold both the PS5 and Xbox in the US, according to sales data for the week ending November 22, 2025. Launched in 2023, it features motion controls and is aimed at families, offering a subscription service for additional games. Priced at $249, it is marketed as a spiritual successor to the Kinect. Currently, it is only available in the US and Canada, with plans for future distribution.

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The Nex Playground has outsold every PS5 and Xbox console model in the US for the week ending November 22, 2025, according to Circana's Mat Piscatella. The top-selling console was the Switch 2 bundled with Mario Kart World, followed by Nex Playground and the PS5 Slim Digital 1TB. The Nex Playground, which uses motion controls similar to Xbox Kinect, previously outsold PS5 options during Prime Day in July.

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The article discusses the Nex Playground, a new gaming console targeting families with young children, which has gained popularity through word-of-mouth. Priced around $250 but often available for under $200, it offers gesture-controlled gameplay without traditional controllers and includes a subscription service for additional games. The device fills a market gap left by major consoles, which have become too expensive for families, and emphasizes affordable, safe gaming experiences for kids.