In a bold move to reshape the gaming landscape, Nex Playground’s CEO David Lee draws inspiration from the Nintendo Wii while aiming to rectify its predecessor’s missteps. The Nex Playground console, priced at an accessible $250, has already made waves by capturing a 14% share of console sales during Black Friday week in the U.S., outperforming established competitors like the Xbox Series X/S. At the heart of Nex’s strategy is a subscription model reminiscent of Xbox Game Pass, dubbed the ‘Play Pass.