# Why is the Nex Playground "AI console" such a hit? We chat with CEO David Lee

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Podcast: [The Engadget Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-engadget-podcast-1109871)
Published: 2025-12-23T17:25:47+00:00
Episode link: https://art19.com/shows/engadget-pod
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Duration seconds: 1893

## Resource

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!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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