Vision Pro: Analyst estimates initial sales of up to 180,000 units
Pre-orders for Vision Pro began on Friday, and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that Apple sold 160,000 to 180,000 headsets over the weekend. Kuo previously estimated that Apple had 60,000 to 80,000 units available for the launch, which sold out shortly after the launch. The remaining Vision Pros would not be delivered until five to seven weeks later.
While the instant sold-out and extended shipping times seem positive at first, there is cause for concern, Kuo writes. Shipping times have remained unchanged 48 hours after pre-orders began. This suggests that demand could drop off quickly after the core fans and heavy users have placed their orders, Kuo adds.
Hellblade VR Edition is currently only $3 on Steam
Developed by Ninja Theory in 2017, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a special gaming experience that aims to create an understanding of mental illness. It centers on the schizophrenic heroine Senua, whose journey through her memories and hallucinations is accompanied by the voices in her head. The VR edition is currently available for just $3 on Steam (see link below) and should not be missing from any PC VR games library. You can also use it to prepare for the sequel, which was announced yesterday during the Xbox Developer Direct for May. However, it is unlikely that the second part will also receive a VR port.
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are starting today
Apple Vision Pro will launch on February 2, but US customers can pre-order the device from today, starting at 8AM ET. A newer iPhone or iPad is required for a Face ID scan of the face to determine the right light seal and headband, the latest version of the Apple Store app and your vision prescription (if necessary). The Verge has summarized the most important information about the pre-order process.
The pre-order launch will give Apple an initial idea of consumer demand for the device. According to a report, only around 70,000 devices will be available at launch.
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