Apple Vision Pro may soon receive support for PSVR 2 controllers

Apple is partnering with Sony to expand the use of Apple Vision Pro in gaming. According to columnist Mark Gurman, BloombergThe two companies are in the advanced stages of developing a joint project.

The main fruit of the cooperation project will include: PlayStation VR2 controller supportPlayStation 5 Virtual Reality platform, so they can also work on Apple Vision Pro.

In recent months, while Sony has been working to support the controls of its new ally’s headset, Apple has also been seeking support from developers, stating that the new feature is certain.

Controls can also be used in other Vision Pro services, such as productivity apps and interacting with digital media. still thinking about spades sell controls separately at company stores — something that would also require Sony to sell them separately to PSVR2, which still isn’t happening.

Gurman also says that the sources were supposed to be announced soon, but were postponed for undisclosed reasons. So far, no company has made an official statement on the subject.

Vision Pro Dilemma

Currently Apple headphones Can be paired with PS5 and Xbox controllersIn addition Running games from the App Store and Apple Arcade service. Not having self-control was a brand choice, according to Bloomberg”not to confuse developers or increase future costs” of the project.

The change of heart may have something to do with the product’s poor sales: The report says: Less than 500 thousand Vision Pro were sold Since February 2024 and Current users are spending less time than expected using the device.

Embracing the gaming audience could therefore be a way to increase the popularity of the device and position it as a closer alternative to the models in the Meta Quest series.

Currently, the US$3,500 device (about R$21,000 in direct currency conversion) has begun to lose space in stores due to its declining popularity and is sold in a few markets outside the United States.

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook recently defended the device’s low sales and even said he “uses it every day.”