Show Now that HTC has released the Beta for Viveport Streaming, headsets such as the Oculus Quest are now able to stream VR content from the Viveport Infinity store by using the Oculus Link cable. Quest owners will have access to hundreds of incredible games through the program. This step-by-step guide will help you set up your Oculus Quest to play games through the Viveport Infinity store. Products used in this guide
Step 1: Getting Oculus Link Beta set up on your QuestThe first thing you'll need to do is set up the Oculus Link Beta on your Oculus Quest. You'll do this through the Oculus desktop app on your PC. However, make sure your Quest headset and the USB-C charging cable that came with it are nearby.
Step 2: Download Viveport to your PCYou will need a Viveport Infinity subscription to play Viveport games on your Oculus Quest. If you are already a subscriber, then you can skip this step. If not, then head on over to Viveport.com on your PC and choose between a monthly subscription or an annual subscription. There's also a 14-day free trial if you just want to try it before you buy it.
Step 3: Explore ViveportThe moment you launch Viveport on your desktop, you'll see a list of menus and games. From the Viveport homepage, select Featured for Oculus Rift located in the menu bar on the lower left-hand side. This will pull up all Oculus Quest-compatible content available.
Our top equipment picksThe Oculus Quest is an incredible VR headset that you can play anywhere. Plus, the new firmware updates will soon make the headset even more amazing when Oculus brings in hand tracking, meaning no more controllers! The Oculus Link Beta will let you tether your Quest to your PC and allow you to play Rift S games, and now Viveport Infinity games.
Hundreds of VR games under one app Tons of games to discover Additional Equipment Here are a couple of extra accessories you can use to keep your Oculus Quest safe from getting damage. Orzero VR Lens Protect Cover (opens in new tab) ($11 at Amazon) The lenses on your Oculus Quest are essential. Keep them safe from dust and scratches with these great lens covers. Esimen-Case (Image credit: Amazon)Esimen Fashion Travel Case (opens in new tab) ($33 at Amazon) This design protects from drops and bumps like an airbag. It's waterproof, shockproof, stylish and durable. Aura Universal Illuminated Charging Stand (opens in new tab) ($30 at Amazon) Keep you Quest headset charged while adding some cool ambience and style to your VR station while having the convenience of a USB charging port handy. Bright LED's let you cycle through multiple colors. Bobby Carlton is a contributing writer for Mobile Nations who lives in Upstate NY and has covered events such as SXSW, CES, Tribeca Film Festival, Learning, TechLearn, Comic Con, and countless other conferences that may have the latest in VR and AR news. He doesn't like raw onions, always up for a chat about Star Wars, and once met Matt Damon in an airport and for some reason called him, Ted Damon. Follow him on Twitter at [@bcarlton727. How do I connect Viveport with Oculus?Step One: Start setting up your Oculus Link Beta. Open the Oculus desktop app. ... . Go to Settings > General > Unknown Sources to enable 3rd party sources.. Go to Devices on the menu bar and add “Quest” as your headset.. Connect your Quest to your PC via USB-C cable.. Click “Enable” during the Oculus Link prompt in headset.. Can Quest 2 work with Vive trackers?Yes, VIVE Sync is currently compatible with Oculus Rift™, Oculus Rift™ S, Oculus Quest™, and Oculus Quest™ 2.
Does Viveport use SteamVR?During Viveport installation, you will need to:
Install SteamVR (This will automatically happen, but you may be asked to sign into Steam during installation) After installation, you can launch Viveport from the desktop shortcut.
How do I download games from Viveport?Important: You need to download the VIVEPORT Desktop App from www.viveport.com/. After installing, you can access the VIVEPORT Desktop App on your computer. Select the title that you want to download. Review the description, including the genre, rating, and user reviews.
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