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| A family using Nex Playground in their living room, showing how motion-based games are designed to be played together without controllers. |
By Juli Scarr, a parent and special education teacher who pays close attention to how games fit into everyday family life.
The Nex Playground has been slowly finding its footing in Canada since launching earlier this fall. It is still unfamiliar to many families, which makes it easy to overlook during a busy shopping season. Boxing Week pricing at Walmart Canada may change that. Right now, as part of Walmart Canada’s Boxing Week promotion, the Nex Playground is on sale for $249.96, down from its regular price of $319.96.
That temporary Boxing Week price drop matters because Nex Playground is not a traditional gaming console. It does not rely on controllers, and it is not tied to another system. Instead, it is a self-contained device designed around movement. For families who are curious about active play but hesitant to spend more than $300 on something unfamiliar, this Boxing Week window lowers the barrier to trying it.
As a parent and special education teacher, pricing plays a role in whether a piece of tech feels approachable. At just under $250 during this promotion, Nex Playground sits closer to the range families might consider for shared activities rather than a major hardware investment.
What Nex Playground Is in Simple Terms
Nex Playground connects directly to a TV and uses a built-in camera to track body movement. There are no controllers to hold. Children and adults move, jump, slice, or dance depending on the game. The system includes a starter pack with Fruit Ninja, Go Keeper, Starri, Party Fowl, and Whac-a-Mole, which helps make sense of how it works right away.
Beyond that, Nex Playground offers a Play Pass subscription that unlocks a growing catalog of more than 45 games. Many of these are built around familiar characters such as Bluey, Sesame Street, Barbie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Care Bears, and Peppa Pig. Others focus on fitness, music, or simple puzzles. The common thread is short sessions and easy entry without the need for instructions or complex inputs.
If you are planning to gift Nex Playground, we also put together a setup guide to walk through what to expect before gifting, including space considerations and initial setup tips.
We recently shared a full overview of Nex Playground’s Canadian launch, and how it fits into family homes and learning spaces. That article provides a deeper look at what the system is designed to do.
Why the Boxing Week Price Changes the Conversation
At its current Boxing Week price of $249.96, Nex Playground becomes easier to frame as something families can try without overthinking it. It is well below the cost of major gaming consoles and closer to what many households might spend on shared entertainment or activity-focused tech.
The price is also easier to justify when the system is meant to be used together. Nex Playground works best in living rooms where people take turns or move at the same time. That makes it feel more like an activity than a device, which is often how families approach screen time decisions.
It is also worth noting that Walmart Canada is currently the only retailer carrying Nex Playground in Canada. That simplifies the buying decision. There is no need to compare pricing across multiple stores or wait for competing sales.
For additional context, Nex Playground recently appeared in U.S. hardware rankings, which we covered as part of our November 2025 U.S. video game sales breakdown. That visibility has helped spark more interest in what the system offers.
A Good Time to Look at Nex Playground
Boxing Week sales often focus on familiar hardware, but Nex Playground stands out because it is still new to many Canadians. The Boxing Week drop to $249.96 at Walmart Canada makes it easier to try without committing to a higher upfront cost.
If you have been curious about Nex Playground but unsure whether it fits your home, this Boxing Week pricing may be the right time to take a closer look.
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