- The Apple Vision Pro could soon support Sony’s PSVR 2 controllers
- Rumors suggest that Apple and Sony are currently in talks to make this happen
- The benefits can go beyond games and include VisionOS applications
the Apple Vision Pro It hasn’t really taken off the way the tech giant had hoped, and one reason may be lackluster gaming support. Currently, you have to control games using only your hands and gestures in the air, which is far from ideal in titles where precision and precision are key.
However, all that could change in the near future apple He is reportedly in talks with Sony To make it PlayStation VR 2 Vision Pro compatible controllers. This would give Apple fans a much better way to interact with games while using an advanced virtual reality (VR) headset.
In his weekly book Authority on the newsletterBloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has claimed that Apple and Sony are currently in talks to bring PlayStation VR2 controllers to the Vision Pro. Gorman says the two companies originally planned to announce the deal “weeks ago,” but the rollout has been delayed for now.
If Vision Pro users can connect Sony’s PlayStation VR2 controllers to Apple’s headphones, it could help the Vision Pro finally compete with some devices. Best virtual reality headsets In the market in terms of gaming features. This could fix the major vulnerability currently facing Apple’s flagship device.
Benefits go beyond gaming
Not only is Apple in talks with Sony, but Gurman also stated that Apple has spoken with game developers about incorporating support for Sony’s controllers into their Vision Pro games.
Many games designed for Apple headsets already support standard PlayStation and Xbox controllers, but those devices are designed for living room gaming, not VR headsets. On the other hand, adding compatibility with PlayStation VR2 controllers will add a more convenient VR option for gamers.
The benefits of adding hand controller support can be felt beyond gaming. Thanks to the increased precision these controllers provide, anyone doing precise work with the Vision Pro headset – such as editing photos and videos – will benefit from the new control. Gorman says Sony’s controllers can also be used to navigate Apple devices VisionOS operating systemwhich some users may prefer over Apple’s current method of eye and hand tracking.
Funnily enough, Sony recently announced the acquisition of the PlayStation VR2 Support for hand trackingoffers a kind of mirror image of what’s apparently happening with Vision Pro.
Sony has never sold the PlayStation VR2 controllers as standalone units, and they have always been included with the PlayStation VR2 headset. This means Sony will need to start producing and packaging it itself, but Gorman believes this is just a “hiccup” in the process and not a major problem.
Although work appears to be underway to bring Sony’s controllers to the Vision Pro, we may soon see a solution to one of the major issues holding Apple’s headphones back. However, it remains to be seen whether that will be enough to turn it into a mainstream success.