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Nex Playground

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Playground

Released December 2023.18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nex_PlaygroundRead 15 October 2026Infobox: released December 2023. Nex's press release says the first batch was set for the 2023 holiday season. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Storage
64GB
GPU compute (FP32)
Not available
Disc drive
None
Max game frame rate (claimed)
Not available

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At a glance

Ports

  • HDMI
  • USB-C

All specs

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
NPG-001B-GRN-US2Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Starter Pack variant SKU NPG-001B-GRN-US on the maker's store feed (products.json).
GTIN / EAN
8600035781172Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Barcode on the Starter Pack variant. Target lists the same UPC.
Announced
13 July 202319Press articleadvanced-television.com/2023/07/21/preorders-for-nex-playground-go-live-transforming-family-time-in-the-living-roomRead 15 October 2026Trade site reprint, dated 21 July 2023, of the Nex Business Wire release. The original release id (20230713) and its syndicated copies carry 13 July 2023. It opened pre-orders at an early bird price of $179 with the first batch due for the 2023 holiday season.21Press articlelowpass.cc/p/nex-playground-motion-tracking-box-tvRead 15 October 2026Lowpass reports that pre-orders opened on Thursday, 13 July 2023. This matches the Business Wire release id.
Status
Available2Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Listed on the maker's store and sold by US retailers.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$19918Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nex_PlaygroundRead 15 October 2026Infobox: introductory price US$199. The 2023 pre-order price was $179. US price excluding sales tax.20Press articlereviewed.com/parenting/features/nex-playground-best-ces-2024-launch-game-01-11-2024Read 15 October 2026Jan 2024 CES coverage: pre-orders at $179, described as $20 off the purchase price, so the regular launch price is $199. US dollars, excluding sales tax. This was the launch bundle with the older joystick remote. The current D-pad remote SKU sells for more.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Aqua/yellow12Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146587-does-the-nex-playground-come-in-different-colorsRead 15 October 2026Only the aqua/yellow version is sold.
Hardware revision
NPG-001B-GRN-US (current US store SKU)2Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Current US store SKU. Nex does not publish hardware revision notes.
Platform
Nex Playground1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026Maker product page names the console Nex Playground. Games run on its Play OS.
Operating system
Play OS (closed system built on the Android Open Source Project)14Maker product pagenexplayground.com/safety-privacyRead 15 October 2026Safety and privacy FAQ: Play OS is a closed system built on top of the Android Open Source Project.
Backward compatibility
Not available
Game services
Nex Play Pass1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026Play Pass unlocks 60+ games. Subscription sold in 3-month and 12-month terms. Games need Wi-Fi to download.
Remote Play
Not available

Processor and graphics

System on chip
Amlogic A311D2-NOD16Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states an Amlogic A311D2-NOD CPU. Wikipedia and TechRadar give the same part name.
CPU
8-core ARM processor17Reviewmumsnet.com/reviews/nex-playground-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: 8-core ARM processor with Mali-G52 GPU.
CPU cores
817Reviewmumsnet.com/reviews/nex-playground-reviewRead 15 October 2026Eight cores per the review spec line. Wikipedia also says 8-core ARM chip.
CPU threads
Not available
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Mali-G52 MC416Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states a Mali-G52 MC4 GPU.
GPU compute units
Not available
Max GPU clock
Not available
GPU compute (FP32)
Not available
Hardware ray tracing
Not available
Upscaling technologies
Not available

Memory and storage

Main RAM
16GB16Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Wikipedia and TechRadar agree.
Main RAM type
LPDDR4X16Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states LPDDR4X.
Auxiliary system RAM
Not available
Auxiliary system RAM type
Not available
Memory bus width
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
64GB15Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-92356817Read 15 October 2026Target spec list: 64GB data storage capacity.
Storage type
eMMC18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nex_PlaygroundRead 15 October 2026Infobox: 64 GB eMMC. kod.ru also says eMMC. CGMag calls it an SSD, which is loose wording. Nex states no storage type.
SSD read bandwidth (raw)
Not available
SSD read bandwidth (compressed)
Not available
Storage expansion methods
Not available
Internal storage expansion slot
Not available
Max internal storage expansion
Not available

Video output

Max output resolution
Not available
Max output refresh rate
Not available
Max game frame rate (claimed)
Not available
Game resolution target
Not available
Video output modes
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDMI version
Not available
Variable refresh rate
Not available
Auto low latency mode
Not available
HDMI-CEC
Yes11Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146496-how-can-i-use-my-tv-remote-or-third-party-remote-to-control-playgroundRead 15 October 2026A TV remote can control Nex Playground when HDMI-CEC is enabled on the TV.

Audio

Audio formats
Not available
Spatial audio
Not available
Bluetooth audio output
No5Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/14112914-does-playground-have-bluetoothRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth headphones and speakers are not supported. All game audio plays through the display over HDMI.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 515Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-92356817Read 15 October 2026Target spec list: Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac). Bands are not stated.
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Wi-Fi MIMO
Not available
Bluetooth version
5.25Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/14112914-does-playground-have-bluetoothRead 15 October 2026Maker states Bluetooth 5.2 for the remote connection. Target lists Bluetooth 5.0. The maker value is stored.
Ethernet speed
Not available
Ports
TypeCountLocationRole
HDMI1rearVideo and audio output
USB-C1rearPower input
Source10Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146476-how-do-i-setup-playground-for-the-first-timeRead 15 October 2026Setup steps name an HDMI port and a USB-C port on the back of the cube. The setup photo on the store page shows only these two connectors.

Disc drive

Disc drive
None1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026Games are downloaded over Wi-Fi. The product page and setup photos show only HDMI and USB-C connectors and no disc slot.
Optical disc formats
Not available
Disc drive requirements
Not available

Controller

Included controller
Nex Playground remote with D-pad7Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146565-what-is-the-nex-playground-remote-used-for-do-i-need-more-than-oneRead 15 October 2026The remote is used for menu navigation. It is not needed for gameplay, which uses the camera.
Included controller count
17Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146565-what-is-the-nex-playground-remote-used-for-do-i-need-more-than-oneRead 15 October 2026One remote in the box. Nex says one remote is enough for any number of players.
Controller connections
Bluetooth5Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/14112914-does-playground-have-bluetoothRead 15 October 2026
Controller features
D-pad, Built-in microphone7Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146565-what-is-the-nex-playground-remote-used-for-do-i-need-more-than-oneRead 15 October 2026Remote has a built-in microphone for voice features in select games. D-pad from the box contents article.
Controller power
2 AAA batteries (included)6Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146570-does-it-have-a-batteryRead 15 October 2026Console has no battery. Current Version 2 remote uses 2 replaceable AAA batteries, included. The discontinued Version 1 remote had a rechargeable battery.

Power

Power supply
External DC10Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146476-how-do-i-setup-playground-for-the-first-timeRead 15 October 2026Included USB-C power supply plugs into the wall. Nex says to use the original power supply only.
Rated power input
5 V, 3 A via USB-C. The included power supply accepts 100-240 V AC.8Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146592-does-playground-work-anywhere-in-the-worldRead 15 October 2026Universal voltage 100 to 240 V for the included power supply.9Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13245482-what-is-the-environmental-footprint-of-nex-playground-s-motion-tracking-ai-technologyRead 15 October 2026Nex CEO answer states a 5 V / 3 A power supply and calls it a maximum ceiling. It is not stored as a maximum power consumption.
Max power consumption (claimed)
Not available
Standby power (claimed)
Not available

Measured

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Gaming power (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Gaming noise (measured)
Not available
Usable storage (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width72Height72Depth72mm(2.8 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)3Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146589-how-big-is-the-nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Published as 72 x 72 x 72 mm. The console is a cube, so orientation does not change the size. Target lists 2.83 in per side, which matches.
Weight
0.389kg(0.9 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146589-how-big-is-the-nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Published as 389 g for the console. Target lists 0.86 lb, which matches. The 928 g in the box article is the packaged weight.
Supported orientations
Not available

In the box

In the box
Nex Playground console with built-in camera, Magnetic camera privacy cover, HDMI cable (about 5 ft), USB-C power supply with cable (about 5 ft), Remote control with D-pad, 2 AAA batteries, 5-game starter pack (Fruit Ninja, Starri, Whack-a-Mole Deluxe, Party Fowl, Go Keeper)1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026In the box section: magnetic privacy cover, remote, power and HDMI cables, 5-game starter pack. Details from the support article on box contents.4Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146551-what-is-included-in-the-box-with-the-nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Packaging revised in late September 2024. Current box has the console with camera privacy cover, HDMI cable, power supply and a D-pad remote with 2 AAA batteries. Older boxes had a yellow tilt stand and a rechargeable joystick remote.
HDMI cable included
Yes1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026
Vertical stand included
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year13Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146883-warranty-policyRead 15 October 2026One-Year Limited Warranty for new units bought from the Nex website or an authorized retailer. US policy.

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