How to Watch TV and Movies with Friends on Oculus Quest 2
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Just because we're confined doesn't mean you can't binge with friends.
So you and your friend just bought a few Oculus Quest 2 headsets and are looking for the best ways to watch your favorite TV shows and movies together without, you know, actually being together. Well, you're in luck because the 'Oculus Quest 2 offers many options for enjoying your favorite media side-by-side with friends, family and loved ones in VR.
Whether you're looking to watch your favorite Netflix shows, browse YouTube, or even head to the virtual cinema for a scheduled screening, the following Oculus Quest 2 apps will have you kicking back and enjoying content together in no time.
Let's take a look at your options:
BIG SCREEN VR
Big screen
was originally released in 2016 on PC VR headsets. Since then, the VR entertainment platform has grown into a full-fledged virtual cinema experience, with a public theater lobby, paid screenings, as well as the ability to connect to your desktop and broadcast your personal content with friends and strangers.
The range of on-demand content platforms allows you to access a wide variety of 2D and 3D content at any time, regardless of time zones. The company has partnered with many studios to offer viewers virtual an impressive catalog of films, such as
Star Trek, Interstellar, Terminator, Ghost in the Shell, Transformers, Top Gun,
and
World War Z
Just to name a few.
Go to the theater with friends or create your own private room to enjoy each other's personal content. You can even draw, throw popcorn at each other, and sip delicious virtual pop while you watch.
PREMISES
Currently in beta on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2, Facebook's new and improved
Premises
is your best choice for capturing live music, sports and events in VR.
The new avatar creator lets you further customize your in-game character with different hairstyles, clothes, and accessories.
Premises
is always hosting new shows and live streams, from VR concerts with popular artists like Major Lazer and HER to major events like The Game Awards and various esports competitions. You and your friends can join other audience members live or enjoy the action from your own private viewing booth.
VRCHAT
Arguably the most popular socialVR platform available on Oculus Quest 2 headsets right now,
VRChat
offers a variety of video player plugins that allow you to access the web through specific video rooms. Chat with friends while browsing your favorite youtube playlists, or lose yourself in the magical and sometimes terrifying virtual worlds of
VRChat
.You can choose from a variety of unique avatars or create your own.You can also create your own environments and games, attend live events and participate in a variety of other virtual activities with a massive player base of VR and PC users.
TOPGOLF WITH PRO PUTT
Topgolf with Pro Putt
offers players an immersive virtual reality enhanced golf experience with three beautiful 9-hole courses (beach, desert, forest), a 10,000 square foot practice green, multiplayer functionality and a variety of other game modes and customizations.
In a recent update, the developers took the social aspects of their fine-tuned VR putting experience even further with the introduction of YouTube functionality, allowing you and your friends to watch your favorite videos while you're playing golf. While the video mechanic is simple, the ability to queue music videos while you putt and enjoy your favorite clips between rounds adds an extra layer of engagement to the experience realistic putting area, just like a real Topgolf center.
HONORABLE MENTION: SKYBOX
Finally, we have
Skybox VR Video Player
.Yes, we know, this is a single-user app designed for solo viewing.It's also one of the most versatile video apps currently available in VR, allowing users to upload their media favorites directly to their Quest 2 headsets. This makes it an ideal companion app for travelling, allowing you to access content without an internet connection. Skybox is compatible with a wide range of video formats; there is even support for streaming videos. 360 degrees and VR180. You can also select different environments, adjust your screen size and viewing angle, and stream video from your desktop straight to your headset. A truly versatile video app perfect for any scenario .
There you go! Just a handful of VR apps perfect for watching TV and movies with friends on the Oculus Quest 2. With many of us still under lockdown due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, these types of VR social experiences are more important than ever to keeping us connected.
Need help deciding which Oculus Quest 2 to buy? Watch our 64GB vs. 256GB video here for all the details.
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