Gaming News: 20 October 2025 - 5 November 2025

November 19, 2025, 6:32 AM EST. Sony cuts the PlayStation VR2 to $300 for a Black Friday limited-time sale-the lowest price yet after an earlier $400 cut. The headset launched at $550. The deal lasts for a limited time, continuing a pattern of short-lived discounts that spike sales. Alongside VR2, Sony is discounting PS5 models by about $100, with bundles like PS5 + VR2 for around $700 and PS5 Pro + VR2 for around $950 (prices vary by retailer). The promotions aim to deliver a complete, console-based VR setup for well under $1,000, potentially accelerating adoption ahead of next-gen hardware.

November 19, 2025, 6:30 AM EST. DJI today unveiled the Osmo Action 6, the brand's flagship action camera featuring a variable aperture from f/2.0 to f/4.0 and a new 1/1.1-inch square CMOS sensor with 2.4 μm pixels. The camera delivers up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range, supports 4K/120fps in 4:3 and enables SuperNight in low light with D-Log M color for expanded post-production flexibility. It also introduces Auto mode with adaptive aperture, Starburst mode for city lights, and optional accessories like the Macro Lens for close-ups and the FOV Boost Lens for an expanded 182° field of view. The result is improved low-light performance, richer colors, and more creative shooting options for action videography and vlogging.

November 19, 2025, 6:28 AM EST. Apple is scaling 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch cases using 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder for the Ultra 3 and Series 11. The effort hinges on continuous prototyping and data-driven QA to meet Apple's high-quality standards. The program aims to be better for the planet, aligning with Apple 2030 to be carbon neutral across its footprint. By additive manufacturing, the company cuts material use by about 50%, enabling two watches from the same material as one and saving over 400 metric tons of raw titanium this year. All electricity for manufacturing comes from renewable energy sources, underscoring the role of sustainable manufacturing in product design.

November 19, 2025, 6:26 AM EST. Sony kicks off Black Friday with Fortnite bundles that shave $100 off several PS5 models. The PS5 Digital Edition (825GB) drops to $400, and the PS5 Console (1 TB) to $449, both bundled with a Fortnite bundle. The PS5 Pro is also $100 off. Discounts extend to accessories and services, including PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal remote player, Pulse Elite headset, Pulse Explore earbuds, and the DualSense Edge controller, plus various PS5 games. PS Plus memberships also see savings. The piece notes ongoing tariff-driven price changes, wonders if Xbox will respond, and emphasizes the PS5's enduring lifecycle as competitors push new hardware like the Switch 2.

November 19, 2025, 6:24 AM EST. A limited-time deal at Best Buy drops Meta Quest 3S price by $50 and bundles in Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners plus a $50 digital gift card. The standalone Quest 3S offers the same library and features as the Quest 3 (minus some upgrades) with object and hand tracking and a pass-through camera for mixed reality, all without a PC or console. Expect shorter battery life but similar gameplay. The included zombie-survival title adds value for VR fans. If you're ready to dive in, this bundle is a rare discount on a headset that rarely goes on sale.