The Xreal One Pro XR glasses feature a new optics stack that makes them slimmer and widens the field of view. They also include a dedicated X1 chip for spatial tracking, a first for XR glasses.
Winter PC game sales have begun on major platforms like Steam, Fanatical, GOG, Humble Bundle, and the Epic Games Store, featuring significant discounts. Notable deals include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a 28% discount for .99 at Fanatical, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 at a 50% discount for .99 on Steam, and Silent Hill f at a 53% discount for .89 at Fanatical.
The Woojer Vest 4 is currently on sale for 9, down from its original price of 9. It offers a way to experience full body rumble from games, music, movies, and more without mixing unwanted noises. The haptic vest works by connecting to the Woojer app on your smartphone and syncing vibrations with sound. If the full vest is too much, the Woojer Body Strap 4 is also available for a discount.
Gaming enthusiasts can find various Black Friday deals, including:
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for 9 at Walmart (a 0 discount).
- PlayStation 5 Pro for 9 at Amazon (tied for the lowest price).
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World for 9 at Amazon (no discount).
- Donkey Kong Country Returns at Target (new low price).
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at Target (new low price).
- Super Mario Odyssey at Walmart (discounted).
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door at Best Buy (new low price).
- Sony DualSense controller at Amazon (discounted).
- Sony DualSense Edge controller for 9 at Amazon (best price to date).
- PlayStation Plus Premium (12-month) for at PlayStation (discounted).
- Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox (2TB) for at Amazon (discounted).
- Clair Obscur for PlayStation (acclaimed RPG).
- Battlefield 6 at GameStop (discounted).
- Steam Deck for 9 at Steam (20% discount).
- Lenovo Legion Go S for 9 at Best Buy (new low price).
- Meta Quest 2 for 9 at Amazon (includes credit).
- PlayStation VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle for 9 at Amazon (no discount).
- Lemokey P1 HE for at Amazon (best price for Prime members).
- ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless for 9 at Amazon (all-time low).
- Razer Viper V3 Pro for at Amazon (lowest price in months).
- Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed at Amazon (discounted).
- Turtle Beach Atlas Air for at Amazon (best price since February).
- HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 at Amazon (budget-friendly option).
Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked is a cooperative multiplayer strategy game set in D&D's Forgotten Realms, available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Meta Quest, primarily designed for virtual reality (VR). The game features turn-based strategy gameplay with players choosing from various D&D classes and species, represented as virtual miniatures. It is not a virtual tabletop or a direct adaptation of D&D 5e rules. The graphics are low in polygon count but rich in character, and the game emphasizes quick play sessions without the discomfort of VR-induced nausea. The control scheme reflects its VR origins, requiring players to pick up and place figures, which feels cumbersome on a flat screen compared to other games. The game is set to release on November 20, and the reviewer notes that their experience has been limited to single-player due to illness in the office.
- Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked is a VR game that combines the turn-based strategy card battler Demeo with the universe of Dungeons & Dragons.
- The game is available on Meta Quest, Steam, and PlayStation platforms in VR and non-VR versions, allowing cross-platform play.
- Players can use a co-location feature to play the game together in the same room, creating a virtual board game experience.
- The game features stat-based random encounters, environmental hazards, enemies, and dialog choices that players can vote on.
- Demeo x D&D has two full campaigns, three "one-shot" campaigns, and maintains the Demeo style of combat and movement while incorporating elements of D&D.
- The game has received praise for its visuals, dialogue, voice acting, and gameplay, making it a favorite VR game of the year.
The Meta Quest 3 is highlighted for its affordability, solid hardware, and a rich library of exclusive games. The Meta Quest 3S, a budget-friendly alternative, is currently available at a discount as part of early Black Friday promotions. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, 8GB of RAM, and improved weight distribution. The Meta Quest 3S is rated 7/10 and is recommended for first-time buyers or those upgrading from the Quest 2. It supports standalone and PCVR gaming, allowing access to titles like Batman: Arkham Shadow and Deadpool VR, as well as streaming PCVR games. The 128GB model is priced at 9.99 on Amazon, bundled with a Gorilla Tag skin and a three-month trial of the Horizon+ service, while the 256GB version is available for 9.99, including the same trial and a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow. The discount is part of an early Black Friday sale, suggesting availability until December 1, 2025.
Valve's new VR headset, Steam Frame, can play games in various ways, including streaming PC VR games, emulating PC VR games on its own Arm-chip, or playing native Arm games in the form of .apk files. There is a possibility that if you purchase a game for your gaming PC, you may also be offered the .apk version for free to use on the Steam Frame. The addition of OpenXR support may make it easier to get virtual reality games working on different devices.
