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29May/18Off

NextVR Finally Launches On Vive, Rift Coming Soon

NextVR-funding-raised-30-million-sports-VR-mv5fjq6tjcjbaweoa9ez9b9solsebmalj5ulegqq08NextVR, a service that offers live sports and entertainment broadcasting in 360 degrees, this month launched on Viveport with support for both the HTC Vive and the Vive Pro. Despite launching on Gear VR years ago and even coming to Microsft’s Windows-based mixed reality devices last year, this is the first time the platform has been available on HTC’s headset. The company also told Road to VRthat a version for the Oculus Rift will be coming soon and a Steam release is on the cards too. It’s free to download on Viveport.

NextVR offers a range of 360 degree experiences as well as live programming. The app’s current lineup includes ringside viewing of WWE and boxing matches, front row access to Live Nation concerts and sideline locations for NFL games among others. In these videos, users can twist and turn their heads to look in any direction, though can actually move their heads through virtual space.

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