With Apple’s latest announcement, there’s likely some big changes on the horizon. But what exactly should developers be doing to prepare for the future?
    • SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
      4·
      2 years ago

      I watched the commercial and the whole thing was a virtual desktop ad. Absolutely no hint that the apple headset could even be used for vr gaming. I believe vr will soon become more widespread with standalone sets becoming much less of an investment, but there is absolutely no way in hell apple will contribute to vr gaming in any meaningful way.

  • Mikina@programming.dev
    5·
    2 years ago

    From how I understand it, Vision Pro is in no way made for gaming, and the target audience has nothing to do with gamers. I think I’ve even heard that most of the sensors are locked and you can’t even access their data from withing the apps, but I may be wrong on that.

    However, my experience when experimenting with virtual office and desktop on Quest 2 was amazing - the fact that you can take only a headset with you anywhere you go, be it a hotel or a train, and get a full 4-monitor setup for your laptop is amazing. And VR meetings or co-working was something I was really skeptical off, but it was one of those things that suprised me how much better it is in comparison to regular “stare at circles at screen” Teams meetings.

    I’ve only experimented with it for a few days, because the Quest 2 still has borderline low resolution (although it wasn’t unusable, you do notice it from time to time) and more importantly is uncomfortable to wear for longer time. Something like the Vision Pro, that was made for exactly this use case, will be amazing for managers and people who are mostly on the move or have a large number of meetings. And they can also usually afford a device like that.

    I highly recommend to everyone who has a Quest to give Workrooms a try. Just spend a few minutes there, take a look what it can do and how it feels. Don’t get me wrong, I really hate Meta and the whole Metaverse idea is laughable, but that’s also why I’m recommending Workrooms - because the experience really surprised me, and I can see the potential it has, once the headsets get better.

    • hairyballs@programming.dev
      1·
      2 years ago

      I think you’re right. I’m not an Apple fanboy (by far), but I’m very excited about that product for nomadic work purpose. I like to move a lot, and being able to work without having a desk or similar is incredible. I’m just a bit skeptical about a few points rn: that it isn’t comfortable when the weather is hot, that the battery is bulky or doesn’t last a day… but so far I’ve read everywhere that the tech is incredible.

  • AeonFelis@lemmy.world
    5·
    2 years ago

    I don’t think the Vision Pro is going to have to do much with gaming. It seems to be aimed toward the same niche as the Quest Pro.