Simon Hill of
Wired gave the console a rating of 6/10, praising the device's design and motion tracking capabilities, but criticizing the limited library of games and pricing scheme. It was described as a "Box That Looks Like the
OUYA and
Kinect Had a Kid" by gaming industry analyst Mat Piscatella. It was positively reviewed by Haley Perry of
Wirecutter, who remarked the accessibility of the experience and game selection, but criticised occasional issues with the motion control. At certain points, it has had greater weekly sales than traditional consoles such as
Xbox Series or certain
PlayStation 5 SKUs. During the week ending November 22, 2025, the Nex Playground was the second best-selling hardware SKU in the United States based on units sold. == References ==