Apple has just launched its very first mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro. However, if some were hoping to get their hands on it quickly, they will certainly have to wait a few more weeks.
The Apple Vision Pro was launched yesterday afternoon in the United States, and the least we can say is that it didn’t take long for it to be out of stock. Only 30 minutes after the device was released, the official website already showed that all products had been purchased.
So, are we really facing a real commercial success for Apple, which was banking heavily on its first mixed reality headset to replace smartphones and laptops? Well, know thatit’s much too early to tell.
Vision Pro stocks were extremely limited
The Vision Pro is not what you would call a consumer device. With its exorbitant starting price of $3,499, it remains inaccessible for many Apple fans. However, it seems that many buyers have already attended this first sale.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo announced a few days ago that Apple had only managed to produce between 60,000 and 80,000 units for the launch, which is a far cry from the millions of devices planned for each iPhone launch.
While it seems at first glance that the headset was a huge success, it’s worth keeping in mind that initial stock was very limited. In addition, we were able to see Many people from all over the world have acquired a copy, whether by going to the United States or by successfully importing it.
The success of the Vision Pro will likely take longer to gauge, but initial demand appears to be there. From what we know, it is likely that Apple will launch its mixed reality headset in new countries by June 2024, so it will also be necessary to check if it meets the same success in all markets. In the meantime, for those who live in the United States, you will have to be patient before Apple replenishes its stocks. No date has yet been communicated.