Good device – but loyal customers pay the price
Before buying Nex Playground, I contacted their support and said clearly that I did not want a yearly subscription – I wanted to buy individual games. I was told the subscription was necessary to fund development and new content. I trusted them, accepted the Play Pass model and bought the device.
Now my yearly Play Pass has gone up from about €80 to €100 – a 25% increase. This is despite Nex's official announcement in March 2026 that the Play Pass price would remain the same.
When I complained, support replied with a standard text about "regional pricing". When I asked for a fair solution for an existing customer, the answer was simply no – the only offer was to cancel.
The device itself is fun and my kids enjoy it. But without Play Pass it offers only five games, so once you own it, you are locked into whatever price they decide next.
My advice to other families: think carefully before buying into this subscription model. Reaching the top is one thing – keeping customers' trust is another. I will not renew my Play Pass.








