Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Nex Playground Outsells Xbox Series X/S
The Nex Playground, a new gaming console that uses body movements to play games instead of controllers, sold more units than Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S during the Black Friday sales week in the United States.
This console is cheaper and targets families looking for fun, active games for kids.
It features popular games like Fruit Ninja and Bluey.
The Nex Playground was priced around $250 and had big discounts during Black Friday, making it a popular choice.
It even sold more than the PlayStation 5 in the week before Black Friday.
The success shows that many people want affordable, family-friendly gaming options.
Nex Playground outsold Xbox Series X/S during Black Friday week in the US.
PlayStation 5 led with 47% of console sales, followed by Nintendo Switch 2 at 24%.
Nex Playground claimed 14% of sales, pushing Xbox Series S and X below that figure.
The console retails around $250 and targets parents seeking active, screen-time alternatives for children.
Its success was driven by aggressive holiday pricing and a market demand for active-play devices.
- Who
- Nex Playground, Microsoft, Circana
- What
- Nex Playground outsold Xbox Series X/S during Black Friday week
- When
- Week ending 29th November
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Aggressive holiday pricing, market demand for active-play devices, family-friendly focus
- Console
- Nex Playground
- Sales Performance
- Outsold Xbox Series X/S during Black Friday week
- Price
- $250 (Approximately Rs 22,684)
- Market Position
- 3rd in hardware unit sales for the week ending 29th November
- Target Audience
- Parents seeking active, screen-time alternatives for children
- Key Features
- Motion-sensing camera, Android-based OS, no traditional controllers
- Popular Games
- Fruit Ninja, Bluey
- Sales Comparison
- PlayStation 5: 47%, Nintendo Switch 2: 24%, Nex Playground: 14%