Apple Likely to Announce Vision Pro VR Controller Support Next Week

Okay, picture this: late last year, rumors start swirling around like leaves in a windstorm. Apple’s flirting with the idea of adding VR controllers to the Vision Pro—wild, right? And get this, they’re chatting with Sony. Yep, those PSVR 2 Sense Controllers might just, you know, work with Apple stuff soon. I read it somewhere, maybe 9to5Mac? Could happen next week, or not. Who knows? Apple’s always playing the mystery card.

Supposedly, visionOS will support not just those Sony controllers but Xbox gamepads too. Was there mention of PlayStation? Yeah, definitely. Anyway—wait, did I say that already? It’s all tied to this big Apple event, the Worldwide Developers Conference. I think it’s next week, but maybe it’s all just rumors—like a tech soap opera.

Ah, there’s this image somewhere of Hideo Kojima rocking an Apple Vision Pro, like he’s from the future or something. Totally fits, because this Vision Pro thing has been a headache for VR developers since February. It’s this mixed reality gadget, sorta pricey at $3,500, like saying, “Hey, gonna need a second mortgage for this.” It’s mostly about hand-tracking and Bluetooth stuff right now. So developers either go fresh or rework old games for it. There’s talk about motion controllers changing the game, literally. More games on Vision Pro? Maybe.

Though, let’s be real, adding the PSVR 2 controllers isn’t gonna make Vision Pro the hottest gaming console overnight. It’s more like a signal from Apple saying, “Hey, we’re open to motion controllers now.” But, maybe in cheaper models later on? The plot thickens. Gurman from Bloomberg—good ol’ Mark—says Apple and Sony have been chatting since early 2024 about this integration. Funny thing, Apple was firmly anti-VR controllers not too long ago. Oh, Apple, you trickster.

So, Apple’s big conference kicks off Monday, June 9th, right at 10 AM PT. Gonna be glued to the screen, popcorn in hand. Catch it on Apple’s YouTube if you want. Should be a ride!