Exclusive: Roblox ‘like a poster child for unsafe’ says Nex Playground president as company’s kid-friendly console arrives in UK
The Nex Playground is a new kid-friendly gaming console designed to provide a safer alternative for children. Its president criticized Roblox as being 'like a poster child for unsafe' gaming experiences. The console emphasizes privacy and security, featuring a closed system with no external data sharing.
- ▪The Nex Playground is aimed at children aged three to twelve and includes over 60 curated games.
- ▪Nex Playground's president described Roblox as unsafe for children.
- ▪The console operates without sending video data to the cloud, ensuring privacy for users.
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Gaming Gaming Industry Exclusive: Roblox ‘like a poster child for unsafe’ says Nex Playground president as company’s kid-friendly console arrives in UK Features By Dashiell Wood published 18 May 2026 The Nex Playground was built with parents, and privacy, in mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Nex Playground is a kid-friendly console that's pitched as a safer alternative to giving children access to tablets or traditional gaming devices.
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