Yes, you’ll be able to game on Samsung and Google’s Android XR headset

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• Google’s Android XR platform will support gaming and feature controller APIs.
• Samsung’s Project Moohan VR headset will also ship with controllers that will help with gaming.
• Developers will also be able to easily port existing apps and games to Android XR, though some optimization work will be needed.

Google has just announced its new Android XR platform, and the first device to run Android XR is Samsung’s Project Moohan VR headset. Samsung has curiously not pictured any controllers alongside the headset prototype, so we wouldn’t fault you if you were wondering if this headset can be used to play games. The good news here is that, yes, you will be able to play games on this Android XR headset.

The Android XR platform supports the majority of apps and games on the Google Play Store since it is an extension of Android, albeit you should look for apps and games that have been optimized and deemed compatible. Google is also working with partners like Qualcomm and Unity to make it as easy as possible for developers to port existing apps and games designed for other XR operating systems to Android XR. So, it’s clear that the platform embraces gaming use cases right out of the box.




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