Apple and Sony are still working together to bring support for PlayStation VR2 hand controllers to the Vision Pro headset, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says in his latest “Power On” newsletter.
He expects a visionOS software update later this year to introduce the feature. “Apple approached Sony earlier this year, and the duo agreed to work together on launching support for the PlayStation VR2’s hand controllers on the Vision Pro,” Gurman writes “Inside Sony, the work has been a months-long undertaking, I’m told. And Apple has discussed the plan with third-party developers, asking them if they’d integrate support into their games.“
Beyond gaming, these hand controllers could be used for productivity tasks and media editing, he adds.
“Though the Vision Pro’s eye-and-hand tracking works well, it’s still hard to make precise moves,” Gurman says. “If Apple wants to bring programs like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop into this realm, hand controllers will be necessary.”
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About the Vision Pro
Demos of the Apple Vision Pro at Apple Stores in the U.S. can be reserved on Apple.com. To reserve a free Vision Pro demo online, go here, then follow the steps to book an appointment at your local Apple Store.
Pricing for the Vision Pro starts at US$3,499 with 256GB of storage. ZEISS Optical Inserts are available: $99 for reading lens and $149 for prescription lens.
