With pre-orders opening later this week, Engadget experienced a more in-depth demo of Apple’s mixed-reality headset. Editor-in-chief Dana Wollman and deputy editor Cherlynn Low were fitted with the Vision Pro for some more extensive demos, including immersive video, a little bit of Disney+ and attempts to type in thin air on the Vision Pro’s floating keyboard.
They discuss the fitting process, the attention to detail in Disney+’s viewer app and where there’s room for improvement with keyboards, comfort and utility. This is the company’s first new product for a while — and I had strong feelings about . Early impressions suggest Apple seems to have made a fluid, intelligent headset experience — but are you willing to spend $3,499 on it?
— Mat Smith
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When a PS5 remake of the 2013 title The Last of Us Part I launched, it was hard to stomach the $70 price tag. Yes, the game looked incredible, there were some new modes, but the level design and gameplay were identical. It was, for all intents and purposes, a money grab.
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It’s the first time Apple has held the top spot.
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