Apple is reportedly working with Sony to add support for PlayStation VR 2 controller on the Vision Pro headset, a deal that covers more than just games.
Apple hasn’t quite tasted the domain-shifting success it expected with the Vision Pro headset. A price tag worth $3,500 was already a deterrent, but the gaming ecosystem — a key driver for the VR segment — has also been lackluster. The company is now hoping to fix that situation, with some help from Sony .
As part of the deal, Sony is expected to sell the PlayStation VR 2 controller via Apple’s online storefront as well as brick-and-mortar outlets. The Apple Store already sells third-party accessories, such as those from Belkin and the Sony PlayStation DualSense Wireless controller, too. However, the company hasn’t quite dismissed the need for physical controllers for precise interactions, and the added sense of intimacy that comes with haptic-motion feedback in virtual reality applications, especially games. On the contrary, the company reportedly tried dedicated VR gear for the Vision Pro, but ultimately canceled those plans.
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