Nex Playground review: a modern take on motion-controlled family gaming inspired by the Wii era
By
Tom Regan
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
The article reviews the Nex Playground, a new pint-sized console launching in the UK that revives the motion-controlled video game boom of the 2000s, reminiscent of the Nintendo Wii. It highlights how the device brings back family-friendly, movement-based gaming with improved and safer technology, targeting a nostalgic audience while appealing to modern families looking for interactive entertainment.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledFor a wonderful moment in the noughties, video games became a truly universal pursuit.
The Nintendo Wii flew off the shelves, inspiring a wave of competitors such as the Xbox Kinect camera that encouraged people to play games by moving their bodies.
This new pint-sized console revives the motion-controlled video game boom of the 00s – with better, safer tech
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