Apple's Vision Pro is primarily positioned as a 'spatial computing' device, focusing on augmented reality rather than VR gaming. Despite some gaming capabilities, it lacks dedicated controllers and emphasizes mixed reality experiences. A hint at change comes from a new patent for handheld input devices, which could signify an upcoming shift towards more immersive VR gaming. Updates to visionOS could also be in the pipeline, suggesting that Apple aims to improve its standing in the competitive VR gaming market.
While gaming does have a presence on Apple Vision Pro, the headset's use of eye and hand tracking for users to interact with the current visionOS means many games on the platform emphasize the mixed and augmented reality approaches of the hardware instead.
The patent, published February 2025, is for 'handheld input devices.' While it isn't expressly, overtly connected to Apple Vision Pro, it hints at a potential shift towards more immersive gaming experiences.
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