Nex Playground Pre-Orders Are Live for the UK, Launches This Summer

Nex Playground has announced that its console is now available for pre-order in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with its launch coming this summer.

The console, which launched last year in the US topped sales charts, outselling the PlayStation 5 and trailing just behind the Nintendo Switch 2.

But now, the Nex Playground will enter the UK and Ireland markets, marking the company’s first expansion outside North America.

Pre-orders for Nex Playground in the U.K. and Ireland will start today, May 18, on Amazon U.K., Argos, and Smyths Toys e-commerce sites. The console will be widely available starting late June 2026, at Argos and Smyths Toys stores across both regions, and on TikTok Shop. 

In a press release sent to Insider Gaming, it was said, “2026 is a defining moment for Nex as we take a big leap onto the global stage,” said Tom Kang, President and Head of International of Nex. “Trust and safety have always been central to how we build Nex Playground, and it is one of the first things we look at when entering a new market. Parents in the U.K. and Ireland care deeply about how their kids spend time on screens and what they’re exposed to – Nex Playground provides a direct solution to these pain points. With our launch in the U.K. and Ireland, we’re moving closer to our mission of bringing active play, movement, connection, growth, and joy to living rooms around the world. We’re excited for families across the region to jump in and experience Nex Playground together.”

The Nex Playground starts at £269 (€319), which comes equipped with five free starter games so families can begin playing right away. Customers can also purchase an annual Play Pass subscription for £90 (€99), or a quarterly Play Pass for £45 (€49), to unlock the full growing library of over 60+ games. All pricing includes VAT. U.K and Ireland customers interested in pre-ordering Nex Playground can find more information at Amazon U.K., Argos, and Smyths Toys. 

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