Sony sells 419 XR patents to Meta, raising questions for Vision Pro gaming

Sony transferred 419 XR-related patents to Meta, including 180 US patents and 239 patent-family filings covering XR processing and headset designs. Neither company announced the deal. The sale could complicate Apple's reliance on PS VR2 controllers for gaming on Vision Pro.

• Sony transferred 180 US patents and 239 patent-family filings to Meta
• Patents cover XR application processing and head-mounted display designs
• PS VR2 production reportedly ended as retail stock dwindles
• PS VR2 controllers sell for $249.95 for use with Vision Pro