Apple Could Announce Vision Pro VR Controller Support Soon

Okay, here’s my take on it:

So, here’s the thing—rumors have been buzzing around for a while now. And, let’s face it, I’m not entirely sure how all this tech stuff works, but Apple seemed to be planning some VR wizardry with Sony’s PSVR 2 controllers. Like, who saw that coming, right? Anyway, apparently the folks over at 9to5Mac are saying this whole deal is still a go. Yes, you heard it—could be big news on this really soon. Maybe even next week!

Here’s the twist: it’s not just about the PSVR 2 controllers anymore. We’re talking gamepads from PlayStation and Xbox jumping into the fold too. Wow, right? Though, to be perfectly honest, there’s still some mystery there. Will Apple drop this bomb next week at WWDC or keep us hanging until later this year? No one knows for sure yet, but hey, more changes are coming to this visionOS thing. 26 is the magic number, apparently. And oh, some name tweaks for macOS and iOS too. Just throwing that out there because why not?

Now, picture this guy Hideo Kojima—yeah, that legendary game creator—rocking his Apple Vision Pro, looking all futuristic and stuff. No idea why this image sticks, but it’s like my brain rented space for that photo. Anyway, since Vision Pro’s big debut in Feb 2024, it’s been kinda putting VR developers through the ringer. It’s a costly contraption—$3,500, can you believe it? All hand-tracking and Bluetooth gadgets till now. Imagine trying to fit motion controllers into that! Just thinking about it makes my head spin.

But here’s the kicker: not all games vibe with hand-tracking, yeah? Sometimes you just need those motion controllers. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll see more games on Vision Pro’s App Store soon. Who knows, could change the game (no pun intended). But—and this is a big but—getting PSVR 2 controllers linked up with Vision Pro? Not expecting that to skyrocket sales for the already pricey gizmo. It’s more of a little teaser, suggesting Apple’s testing the waters for future headsets. Oh boy, what a ride!

Apparently, Apple had a secret pow-wow with Sony in early 2024 to make this a thing. Ironically, they’d said a few months before that there was zero intention to mess with VR controllers. Change of heart, much?

So, mark your calendars because Apple’s big presentation kicks off Monday, June 9th at 10 AM PT. Maybe set a reminder or five? You can catch all the updates on Apple’s YouTube Channel. I’ll be there. Probably.