Apple ’s Vision Pro headset has n’t catch the imagination of the world ’s gamers , a failing which may be at least part down to the fact that it does n’t support any dedicated VR gaming controllers . you may utilize PS5 and Xbox controller with the headset , but it does n’t support third - party grip accessories designed specifically for VR content . And Apple decide not to make any such add-on of its own .
It ’s potential that Apple did n’t view Vision Pro as being in the main a gaming twist ( or that , this being Apple , it simply failed to appreciate the grandness of the gaming market ) but other , arguably more successful headset focus on that country more than any other , in terms of stigmatisation , mental object , and computer hardware livelihood . Sony’sPlayStation VR2is an obvious example of one focus Apple could take if it desire to improve take - up in the play space .
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And perhaps it will . In thelatest instalmentof his business leader On newssheet , Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman claims that the company is presently working with Sony to construct support for the VR2 ’s controllers into Vision Pro .
This is a more complex project than you might guess , not least because Sony does n’t currently sell the controllers on their own : they are only available when bundled with the VR2 itself . For the controllers to be available for Vision Pro owner to grease one’s palms would require Sony to guarantee the logistical work call for to package and send the accessories as standalone products . Gurman says Apple will sell the controllers in its retail shop , as well through its website … much as it currently sells Sony’sDualSense controller .
Even if Apple continues to downplay Vision Pro ’s focus on gaming , the move could still be good because , as Gurman notes , the VR2 restrainer could be an excellent way to navigate the headset ’s user interface without having to look on the default eye - trailing arrangement . Those who notice the interface idiosyncratic and quite ambitious may prefer to use Vision Pro in this way .
Ultimately , however , tally support for a third - company gaming accessory will not instantly transform Vision Pro ’s fate . If Apple need gamers to utilize its headset , it needs to persuade more developer to make and release game for its platform . And right now , the preindication are not promising .
