The Nex Playground is the family-focused, Kinect-like game console that made it the verge Editor’s children laugh, cry and ask for more play time, even when they were sick. It’s not perfect for playing motion-based games, but it’s won over a lot of parents — and it’s on sale at Amazon for $239, down from its current MSRP of $299. That’s a healthy discount, although it’s only a little better than the Nex’s original price of $250.
Like many other gadgets, the Nex Playground became a victim of Ramageddon when its price increased in April. It got a $60 discount right after Amazon’s gaming deals week — and again with this Prime Day deal — but it’s nothing like the $199 prices we saw before the RAM crisis hit. This is the new normal, I guess.
Still, any discount is welcome, especially if you’ll need the subscription to play more than a few starter games. You can get a 3-month Play Pass for $49, or pay $89 for a 12-month pass to access a more extensive catalog of games. The subscription economy and Ramageddon are coming for us all, but at least a sale might soften its sting a little.
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