The Apple Vision Pro finally gets Quest 3-like controllers for VR gaming

Apple made a lot of bold design choices with the Apple Vision Pro. The standard band doesn’t have an over-the-head strap, the battery exists as a separate package connected by a wire, and there are no controllers – instead, you’ll be relying solely on hand and eye tracking to interact with virtual apps. Surreal Interactive is here to change things, at least when it comes to that lack of controllers.

The biggest problem is that while the Vision Pro’s gaze and pinch interactions feel futuristic, they’re not well-suited for many classic VR games designed for controller-reliant VR headsets, or for any other kind of hand tracking.

The Surreal Touch controllers solve that with a design reminiscent of the Meta Quest Touch Pro handsets, which came standard with the Meta Quest Pro but could be purchased separately for the Meta Quest 3 and (soon to sell out everywhere) Meta Quest 2.

That means you get the button, grip, and trigger layout you’re familiar with from pretty much any VR remote. And because the Vision Pro doesn’t have the tech needed to track controllers, the Surreal Touch comes with built-in tracking cameras and an onboard chipset, allowing it to locate its own position with an accuracy of 10mm – though this is less precise than Meta’s own 1mm target.