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Nex Playground: The New Games Console Aiming to Get Kids Moving (A2)

Nex Playground: The New Games Console Aiming to Get Kids Moving (A2)
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A new video game machine is in the UK. It is called Next Playground. It looks like a small cube.

This machine is different from an Xbox. It does not use a controller. It has a special camera.

The camera uses AI to watch you. It follows your arms and legs. You use your body to play.

Children jump and dance. In 2025, many people bought this machine. It was very popular in the USA.

It sold more than the Xbox. Many parents are happy. They worry about screens.

Usually, children sit still for a long time. They sit on the sofa. The Next Playground changes this.

Now, children play and exercise. The machine costs £269. It has 5 free games.

You need a subscription for more games. You can play Peppa Pig or Zumba. Some parents think the price is high.

But they say normal games cost a lot. A yearly plan is often cheaper. What about privacy?

Some people do not like cameras. The company says the camera is safe. It does not save any video.

It does not send video to the internet. There is a cover for the lens. You can close it.

This machine is not for serious gamers. It is for families. It helps families stay active.

It is like the old Nintendo Wii. It helps families stay healthy. It is a great way to have fun.

You can play with your friends. Everyone can move together in the room. It is good for the body.

It is good for the mind. Families like this new way to play. It is a very clever machine.

It is simple to use. Many people like it a lot. It is a big success this year.

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