{"id":49586,"date":"2025-02-02T18:22:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T17:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=49586"},"modified":"2025-02-02T18:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T17:22:59","slug":"visionos-3-update-apple-plans-psvr2-controller-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/rumors\/visionos-3-update-apple-plant-psvr2-controller-support","title":{"rendered":"visionOS 3 Update: Apple plans PSVR2 controller support"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple is expected to enable support for PlayStation VR controllers on the Vision Pro this year. This is according to a recent report by Mark Gurman in the Power On newsletter. There were initial indications of this collaboration with Sony back in December. It has now been confirmed that development is progressing and a software update should enable this function. The PlayStation VR2 controllers could be useful not only for games but also for more precise operation of the Vision Pro operating system. We will look at exactly how Apple and Sony are going about this and what impact this could have on the use of Vision Pro below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Vision Pro, Apple has launched a mixed reality headset that stands out from other VR and AR devices, particularly due to eye tracking, hand tracking and voice control. While these technologies offer innovative control options, the classic use of controllers remains important for many applications - especially games. With the PlayStation VR2, Sony has developed advanced VR hardware that enables immersive control with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, among other things. The fact that Apple is now integrating support for these controllers into the Vision Pro could significantly improve the user experience and make the device more interesting for gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple and Sony are working together on the integration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Loud Gurman<\/a> Apple contacted Sony early last year to discuss the possibility of officially supporting the PlayStation VR2 controllers for Vision Pro. Since then, both companies have been working on the technical implementation. Sony has spent months adapting the controllers for Vision Pro. At the same time, Apple has been in talks with third-party developers to encourage them to integrate the new control option into their games. The goal is to make Vision Pro more attractive as a platform for gaming and potentially appeal to a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planned release with visionOS 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to Gurman, support for the PlayStation VR2 controllers will be introduced later this year. This will probably happen as part of a software update with visionOS 3. This means that Vision Pro users will be able to connect their PlayStation VR2 controllers to the headset in the future and use them for games or other applications. The exact implementation, however, remains open. It is not clear whether a simple Bluetooth connection will be sufficient or whether Apple will have to make additional adjustments to ensure optimal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of supporting PSVR2 controllers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The PlayStation VR2 controllers could offer some crucial advantages for the Vision Pro:<\/p>\n\n\n\n