Apple Faces XR Controller Uncertainty

⊲ AppleInsider ⊳ Sony has sold 419 extended reality patents to Meta, raising questions about the future of PlayStation VR2 hardware and its implications for Apple Vision Pro gaming. Apple’s headset supports Sony’s VR2 controllers, providing physical controls for immersive games otherwise reliant on hand gestures. With reports suggesting Sony has ended production and retail supplies declining, Apple could face controller shortages. The patent transfer creates no immediate legal difficulties, but may encourage Apple to support alternative VR controllers or develop its own hardware.
◂ If Apple opens the Vision Pro to third-party controller makers, simulation and training developers could gain a more flexible input ecosystem beyond hand gestures. ▸
⊲ Featured Image – PS VR2 controllers with an Apple Vision Pro – AppleInsider ⊳