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Nex Playground vs Nintendo Switch 2
Get the Switch 2. Games children grow with, on the TV or in their hands. The Nex Playground is cheaper and gets everyone jumping with no controllers, but its games are shallow and most need a yearly fee.
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Which one is for you?
Nex Playground
Young children, the family active together, no controllers to lose? Then it's the Nex Playground.
Is the Nex Playground worth it?Switch 2
Get the Switch 2 if this sounds like you: games that last for years, play away from the TV, no subscription.
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth it?Key differences
Nex PlaygroundSwitch 2
Controllers
None, the camera tracks you
Joy-Con
Where you play
On the TV
On the TV or in your hands✓
Games
40-plus simple active games
Mario, Zelda, Pokémon and more✓
Subscription
Needed for most games
Optional✓
Price
Lower✓
Higher
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Push Square (PS5 Pro reviews), Tom's Guide (Switch Lite), manufacturer specifications.
Updated 4 Nov 2026How we decide