How to Watch TV & Movies With Friends On Oculus Quest 2
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Just because we're in lockdown 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 has plenty of 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 go 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:
BIGSCREEN VR
Bigscreen
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, and the ability to connect to your desktop and stream your content. personal with friends and strangers. p>
The range of on-demand content platforms allow you to access a wide variety of 2D and 3D content at any time, regardless of time zone. The company has partnered with numerous studios to offer virtual viewers an impressive catalog of films, such as
Star Trek, Interstellar, Terminator, Ghost in the Shell, Transformers, Top Gun,
and
World War Z
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.
SITE (S
Currently in beta on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2, Facebook's new platform
Premises
is your best choice for watching live music, sports and events in VR.
The new avatar creator allows you to further customize your in-game character with different hairstyles, clothes, and accessories.
Premises
is always hosting new shows and live streams to enjoy, from VR concerts with popular acts like Major Lazer and HER to major events like The Game Awards and various esports competitions. You and your friends can join other live audience members or enjoy the action from your own private viewing booth.
I'm so glad I brought a VR headset on this dumbass deployment I can watch movies without being bothered by these dumbass people
— jared Mon Dec 03 18:25:44 +0000 2018
VRCHAT
Arguably the most popular social VR platform available on Oculus Quest 2 headsets at the moment,
VRChat
offers a variety of video player plugins allowing 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 engage 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 experience even further with the introduction of YouTube functionality, allowing you and your friends to watch your favorite videos while you play golf. Although 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 realistic putting experience, while 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 available in VR today, allowing users to load their favorite media directly onto their Quest 2 headsets. This makes it an ideal companion app for traveling, allowing you to access content without internet connection. Skybox is compatible with a wide range of video formats; there's even support for 360-degree and VR180 videos. You can also select different environments, adjust your screen size and viewing angle, and stream video from your desktop directly to your headset. A truly versatile video app perfect for any scenario.
And 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.
Image credit: VRScout
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