How to Watch NBA on Oculus
It is fortunate that in today’s time, VR has gain control over the live NBA games too. Yet there are not many games still you can few NBA games by feeling the technology of Virtual Reality. Check out NBA VR Schedule for 2021-2022 season.
Oculus Quest is a virtual reality (VR) headset created by Oculus, a part of Facebook Inc., launched on May 21, 2019. Similar to its predecessor, Oculus Go, it is a standalone device that can run games and apps wirelessly under an Android-based operating system. It offers positional tracking with six degrees of freedom, employing internal sensors and an array of cameras at the front of the headset rather than external sensors.
The cameras are also employed as part of the safety feature “Passthrough”, which provides a view from the cameras when the user leaves their specified border region. A subsequent software update adds “Oculus Link”, a function that enables the Quest to be linked to a computer via USB, allowing usage with Oculus Rift-compatible applications and games.
How to Watch NBA on Horizon Venues in the Oculus VR app?
Here the step by step guide to watch the NBA games on Horizon Venues in Oculus VR app:
For Android Mobile
- Download the Oculus App from Google Play Store
- Launch the App after it is downloaded
- Login with your Facebook Profile
- If you don’t have Facebook profile, create the one
- Access the beta version of Horizon Venues
- Navigate to your live NBA Match
For iOS/Iphone/iPad
- Download the Oculus App from Apple Store
- Launch the App after it is downloaded
- Login with your Facebook Profile
- If you don’t have Facebook profile, create the one
- Access the beta version of Horizon Venues
- Navigate to your live NBA Match
For PC
To set up your Oculus Rift S or Rift, you’ll need to download the Oculus software on your PC. Before you install the Oculus programme, check to make sure that your hard drive has at least 4GB of free storage space. When you install the Oculus app on your PC, it’ll install on the C: drive.
- Go to www.oculus.com/setup.
- Below Oculus Rift S or Rift, click Download Software.
- Open the Oculus app and click Install Now.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account and set up your Rift S or Rift.
How much it Cost to Watch NBA on Oculus Quest 2?
The basic package of Oculus Quest 2 start from $299. But besides NBA there is much for you to entertain. Here are few features of Oculus App:
- Remotely install VR apps to your Oculus Rift or Rift S
- Reserve your virtual seat for live events, sports and concerts.
- Find friends in VR and share experiences together
- Manage and monitor your Oculus devices, accounts and notifications.
- Browse and buy VR games and experiences from the Oculus Store
- Get notifications about other friends in VR, events you’re into, the latest content, and more.
What are the minimum System Requirement for Oculus Rift S?
| Component | Recommended Specs | Minimum Specs |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater | Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater |
| Alternative Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 960 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater |
| Memory | 8GB+ RAM | 8GB+ RAM |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| USB Ports | 1x USB 3.0 ports | 1x USB 3.0 port |
| Video Output | Compatible DisplayPort video output | Compatible miniDisplayPort video output (miniDisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter included with Rift S) |
What are the System Requirements for Oculus Rift?
| Component | Recommended Specs | Minimum Specs |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater | Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, FX4350 or greater |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 or greater |
| Alternative Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater | NVIDIA GTX 960 4GB / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater |
| Memory | 8GB+ RAM | 8GB+ RAM |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| USB Ports Rift | 3x USB 3.0 ports, plus 1x USB 2.0 port | 1x USB 3.0 port, plus 2x USB 2.0 ports |
| Video Output (Rift) | Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output | Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output |
What devices do Oculus Quest 2 cast to?
Oculus currently supports the following connected devices for Quest casting:
- Chromecast
- Chromecast Ultra
- NVIDIA Shield TV
- Google Home Hub
Chromecasts are simple HDMI dongles that enable you to “cast” video and audio services like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and now Oculus to your TV.
