PlayStation VR2 controller support comes to Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26

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The rumors were true. Apple has announced that the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer will support Sony PlayStation VR2 controllers when visionOS 26 ships later this year.

Person wearing virtual reality goggles plays pickleball indoors. A large scoreboard floats above showing player scores. The room has wooden floors, curtains, and a small cabinet.
Gaming is getting an upgrade with PSVR2 controller support when visionOS ships this fall.



The news comes after a leak suggested the controller support was on the way last week, with confirmation arriving today. The news came as part of Apple's WWDC 2025 event.

The WWDC 2025 event has seen Apple announce new software for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the rest of its platforms. However, none of the updates will be released until later this year.

By adding support for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, Apple will open the door to new gaming experiences on Apple Vision Pro. The controllers will allow developers to build VR-first apps and games that use tracking in six degrees of freedom. Finger touch detection and vibration support are also included, Apple has confirmed.

The new controller support could see developers bring big-name VR games to Apple Vision Pro for the first time. The Meta Quest 3 and PlayStation VR2 are the big dogs in the world of VR gaming right now, thanks in part to controller support. Now, the Apple Vision Pro can finally compete.

The visionOS 26 software update will also include a slew of new APIs and tools for developers to work with. Other announcements included a revamped and improved Personas feature, widget support, and Spatial Scenes.

The Apple Vision Pro remains an expensive option for gamers alone, but additions like new controller support bode well. A cheaper spatial computer is reportedly in the works, and you can bet it will support PSVR2 controllers and more.



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  • Reply 1 of 4
    CheeseFreezecheesefreeze Posts: 1,420member
    Who uses this though?
    First you purchase a $3500 spatial device with almost no gaming content.
    Then you purchase controllers designed for another spatial device?
    For what? 3 games that might work with it?
    What am I missing? Enterprise use-cases?
    mr moeneoncatwilliamlondon
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  • Reply 2 of 4
    nexus2024nexus2024 Posts: 3member
     I already have a Vision Pro and a PSVR2, so I will definitely take advantage of being able to use the Sony controllers with the Vision Pro!

    Does anybody know what the pickleball game is that was briefly shown?  I'm guessing it's a new game that is still in development, that will probably be released at the same time VisionOS 26 ships.
    paisleydisconeoncat
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  • Reply 3 of 4
    paisleydiscopaisleydisco Posts: 174member
    nexus2024 said:
     I already have a Vision Pro and a PSVR2, so I will definitely take advantage of being able to use the Sony controllers with the Vision Pro!

    Does anybody know what the pickleball game is that was briefly shown?  I'm guessing it's a new game that is still in development, that will probably be released at the same time VisionOS 26 ships.

    Really looking forward to elevating game play. I don't mind the current games for casual but definitely needed controllers for a better experience with certain games.
    neoncat
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  • Reply 4 of 4
    watashiwatashi Posts: 12member
    Who uses this though?
    First you purchase a $3500 spatial device with almost no gaming content.
    Then you purchase controllers designed for another spatial device?
    For what? 3 games that might work with it?
    What am I missing? Enterprise use-cases?

    guess some aer near, some are far, and others are short-sighted. 
    Two years ago



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