"Over the past two years, the Nex Playground has carved out a niche for itself with kids and parents alike. It's a small box that sits in front of your TV and uses a camera, along with computer vision AI processing, to track your movement for interactive games. Think of it like a simplified version of Microsoft's Kinect (RIP), with a bit of the local multiplayer we see from the original Wii."
"In this bonus episode, we chat with David Lee, Nex's CEO and co-founder, about how he went from building a basketball tracking app to one of the most intriguing gaming console alternatives on the market. (The Nex Playground even managed to outsell Xbox in November!) Subscribe! Topics What led to the development of the Nex Playground? - 2:04 Who helped design and build the console? - 8:36"
Nex Playground is a compact TV-connected device that uses a camera and local computer vision AI processing to track player movement for interactive games. The system targets children and parents with family-friendly, local multiplayer experiences reminiscent of Kinect and the original Wii. The company offers a PlayPass subscription to access new games and has built partnerships with major brands to expand its catalog. David Lee, CEO and co-founder, transitioned from building a basketball tracking app to developing the console alternative. The device achieved notable commercial success, reportedly outselling Xbox in November.
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