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Could clubs hold key to housing breakthrough?: Wests launches plans for 192 homes at NEX site

The development could house 300 residents.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4

The Nex Playground is 'an excellent addition to games night' – my kids loved it

Harriet Addison reviews the Nex console which has sold a million units in America

Evening Standard · Jul 15

Nex Playground: the family game-night gadget that revives the spirit of the Wii

Launching in the UK this month, this new pint-sized console revives the motion-controlled video game boom of the 00s – with better, safer tech

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

A Nintendo Wii-like console that's giving the PS5 and Xbox Series X a run for their money wants to succeed where the Mario maker failed: "We are standing on a giant’s shoulder"

"they only buy Wii Fit, Wii Sports and not many others… that’s a bit of a problem"

GamesRadar · Dec 19, 2025

Unexpected PS5 and Xbox Series X rival is only $250 because “we are not going to compete with high-end graphics” – and being “roughly similar to PS3" has made it a best-seller

"We made a set of choices" that can keep the price of the Nex Playground "affordable"

GamesRadar · Dec 18, 2025

The Nex Playground is a fine entry-level video game console for preschoolers, elderly individuals and anyone interested in light fitness

A motion control-only gadget that’s cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC yet almost manages to stand next to them uniquely.

TechRadar · Dec 17, 2025

Xbox did so badly on US Black Friday sales its SKUs were beaten by a console you've never heard of

Circana’s data shows a surprising top three for US Black Friday, with the NEX Playground outperforming established consoles and further highlighting Xbox's ongoing struggles.

Windows Central · Dec 7, 2025

This gadget is like a Wii without the controllers — and my kid loves it

The NEX Playground is a small kid-centric game console that uses motion tracking technology to get your child moving through a variety of interactive games. It’s like a Wii without the controllers, and while I wish its subscription was less expensive, it did keep my child entertained.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 7, 2025

Intel drops plans to sell networking and communication division

Intel wants to keep its networking and communications business after all.

TechRadar · Dec 5, 2025

Intel drops plans to sell networking and communication division — says keeping NEX in-house will strengthen integration and customer offerings

Cash influxes from the U.S. government, Nvidia, and SoftBank stabilized Intel enough to cancel plans to spin out its networking and communications division.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 4, 2025