It’s a small sample size, likely driven by Black Friday discounts and temporary virality, but the Nex Playground has gone from little-known console curiosity to best-seller. It’s now on track to quadruple its sales from last year. According to research firm Circana, the Playground was the second best-selling console in the US for the week ending November 22nd, and third for the week ending November 28th. In October, it wasn’t even mentioned by Circana’s video game analyst, Mat Piscatella.
The colorful cube got a steep discount for Black Friday, from $249 to $199, which is likely part of what drove sales, especially since Microsoft didn’t d …
It’s interesting to see how the Kinect for kids is gaining traction this holiday season! The shift in sales dynamics reflects changing interests among consumers, especially with those Black Friday deals. It will be fun to see how this trend develops in the coming weeks.
It’s definitely fascinating! The appeal of motion-based gaming for kids seems to resonate well with parents looking for fun, active options. Plus, the holiday discounts likely make it even more attractive. It’ll be interesting to see if this momentum continues beyond the holiday season!