Apple couldn't have picked a worse time to bring the Vision Pro to European markets
Jun. 11, 2024Choosing a VR headset this summer will feel a bit like choosing a starter Pokemon
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Then we have Apple Vision Pro, which will launch in the UK on July 12, as well as in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. It’ll launch in China, Japan, and Singapore even earlier, on June 28th.
In an attempt to reignite the passions of international customers, Apple is updating its ski goggles with VisionOS2. Among the new spatial features and some interface changes, Apple says it’ll deliver higher-display resolutions and sizes for Mac virtual display, and add a train setting to its travel mode. It’s also said that VisionOS2 will make it easier for developers to make apps for the device and that new content is already being made specifically for it.
In the last month or so, we’ve seen some more gaming focus put on the Vision Pro. Demeo, Job Simulator, Vacation Simulator, and Marvel’s What If…? have all launched on the device. Those aren’t going to be enough to entice gamers who can opt for a cheaper option with more titles available to them, but it’s a start.
Questions were raised about whether the Vision Pro would even see a launch to international markets after reports claimed that it hadn’t sold in line with Apple’s expectations.
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I’ve said many times before that more competition breeds innovation in hardware markets. Especially within the VR and XR sectors, close competition has been one of the few elements that’s been missing until now. I want Apple to be a mainstay, I want to see hardware innovations like the Vision Pro do well, but you have to admit, it’s not making life easy for itself.
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders in the UK go live on June 28, and anyone who’s interested in grabbing a headset who doesn’t already own one will be lumped with quite the decision.
Do you spend£459 on the Meta Quest 3, which is a more affordable version of Apple’s device that has access to loads more content? Do you wait for the rumored “Quest 3S” which is said to be an even more affordable version of the same product? Do you decide on a gaming-only device in the form ofPSVR 2which is mere months away from being able to access all of SteamVR’s illustrious library of titles?
Or, do you opt for the £3,499 Apple experiment that’s fighting its own reputation as a premium device that you can’t do much with? It’s an uphill battle for Apple this summer and a piece of non-essential technology that’s this expensive needs all the help it can get.
Making things all the worse are the rumors that Apple plans to release a more affordable headset at some point in the next few years. The same reports said that the Vision Pro would be discontinued before its international launch, so we’re not sure how trustworthy they are, but you have to think that a more mainstream headset has to be on Apple’s mind for the future.
It’s great that so many viable VR headsets are improving this summer, and arguably they all have distinct flavors for different buyers. No matter which starter Pokemon you support in this instance, it’s going to be an exciting season for the VR market.
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One of my earliest memories is playing SuperMario64 and wondering why the controller I held had three grips, but I only had two hands. Ever since I’ve been in love with video games and their technology. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship at Expert Reviews. Over the last decade, I’ve been managing my ownYouTube channelabout my love of games too. These days, I’m one of the resident hardware nerds at GamesRadar+, and I take the lead on our coverage of gaming PCs, VR, controllers, gaming chairs, and content creation gear. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension.Location: UK Remote
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