The gaming possibilities on your Apple Vision Pro are getting a boost thanks to the support for more 8BitDo controllers. If you’ve been looking for better controller options to play with Apple’s AR headset, you’re in luck.
8BitDo is one of the most popular gaming accessory manufacturers. Its controller options not only get the job done but also come in multiple nostalgic designs reminiscent of classic consoles. Now, a new set of 8BitDo controllers joins the list of peripherals compatible with the Apple Vision Pro. These accessories have Apple approval, which is important so that they work immediately after pairing them via Bluetooth without further complications.
These are the 8BitDo controllers now compatible with Apple Vision Pro
The list of 8BitDo controllers compatible with Apple Vision Pro now includes the following models: Ultimate 2.4G, Pro 2, SN30 Pro, SN30 Pro for Android (Xbox licensed), SN30 Pro+, Lite 2, Lite SE, and N30 Pro 2. Additionally, the company made its Retro Mechanical Keyboard compatible. This means that the new list of supported accessories will enhance both gaming and productivity.
This way, the 8BitDo controller models mentioned above join the list of current MFi accessories already compatible with the Apple Vision Pro. As of today, you can play most iPad games on Apple’s headset. In addition, it supports Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now. Therefore, there is a good catalog of both casual and AAA titles to enjoy.
It’s noteworthy that 8BitDo had already announced in 2023 support for multiple accessories in Apple products. However, it aimed more at the segment of smartphones, tablets, and Mac computers. According to the Engadget report, this was possible thanks to both the iOS 16.3/iPadOS 16.3/tvOS 16.3/macOS 13.2 updates and new controller firmware.
It is already well known that the Apple Vision Pro is not the most comfortable AR headset in the world. This means that it would not be the best idea to use them for long gaming sessions. Even so, it is good to have support for more controller options available, also thinking about future generations.
