Sony's PSVR2 Sense Controllers Available for Vision Pro – Just Not Here Yet
Apple has begun selling Sony's PSVR2 controllers as announced. The set is not cheap and not available everywhere for now.
PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller & Charging Station.
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Better gaming on the Vision Pro: Apple has now implemented its announcement from October to sell Sony's virtual reality Sense controllers individually. The package is called "PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller & Charging Station" and is initially only available in the Apple Online Store in the US and in the company's retail stores available. Previously, it was only possible to use an existing Sense controller set with the Vision Pro or to buy a complete set along with the (presumably unnecessary) PlayStation VR2 headset, as Sony did not intend to sell the controllers themselves.
Strange pricing policy
Since Apple is pricing the Sense controller package at a rather high $249.95 (plus sales tax where applicable), upgrading is not a financial pleasure. While you do get a charging station, which otherwise costs 49.99 Euros extra, the package with headset and the two controllers can be found in stores for under 400 Euros (starting from 333 €). The headset could potentially be resold individually if you are not a PlayStation 5 owner.
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Apple has not yet provided any information on when and if the Sense controller package will come to Europe. However, it is expected to arrive in a few months. Given Apple's pricing policy – unless the company takes pity – up to 300 Euros could be charged here, which would further reduce the price difference to the headset package. As mentioned, the "PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller & Charging Station" package comes with the two controllers (one for each hand) including a charging base. The box also includes a power adapter, plus two USB adapters. Straps are to be attached to the controllers so they don't fall out of your hand easily. The connection is made via Bluetooth. Vibration feedback and finger touch detection are integrated.
Still few games
In the heise+ test, the PSVR2 Sense controllers were quite fun on the Vision Pro. Games like Pickle Pro offer an accurate and realistic gaming experience. However, the overall selection of games is and remains small. In many ordinary apps without official controller support, the PSVR2 controllers can also be used.
For example, in the virtual vehicle exhibition "Caradise," we moved the cars not with the pinch gesture and hand movements, but with the trigger and controller movements. It is also possible to use the Vision Pro as a PC VR headset via ALVR, including controller support. What is annoying is that the Vision Pro only supports Wi-Fi 6, which causes some lag.
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