"We have secured our components for this year" – Nex Playground hopes to avoid any further AI-related price rises

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GamesIndustry.biz · 7 min read · tech

Nex Playground's UK launch is set for late June at £269.99 after a $50 US price increase driven by AI infrastructure costs. CEO David Lee and President Thomas Kang confirmed component supplies are secured for 2026, with demand still outpacing supply despite two consecutive December sellouts.

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