Bigscreen Beta News

An update has gone out that changes the following:

• Changes the input mapping for Index controllers.
  
• Improvements to Vive and Windows Mixed Reality controller inputs.
  

More specifically with Index, the input scheme is properly mapped out to be consistent with other VR controllers such as Quest:

• The B Button is now used for right-clicking on Desktop.
  
• The trigger no longer has to be fully depressed when clicking on menu items or the desktop.
  
• The trackpad can now only scroll up and down, and has been tuned to prevent accidental scrolling when the user rests their thumb.
  
• Opening the menu is now assigned to either trackpad click or analog stick click.
  
• Changing seats is now accomplished by pressing up on the analog stick.
  
• Analog stick deadzone has been increased slightly to prevent accidental snap turns when clicking the stick.
  

This update also fixes the following

• Fixes an input bug causing any menu sliders to behave incorrectly depending on how the VR controller is rotated.
  
• Fix a crash that can happen on older GPUs when entering a host's room that's desktop streaming.
  

A couple months ago, we reduced the bitrates of our desktop screensharing feature due to significant bandwidth costs.

Thanks to new developments, we have been able to manage our server costs and therefore with this recent update, we're passing this on to our users with increased bitrate quality again for free! In the future, we plan to have even higher bitrate quality settings with premium plans.

With this change, the max bitrate option when screensharing your desktop to others is now 5Mbps!

It's finally time...

[h2] The YouTube update is out NOW! [/h2]

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We spent the past year integrating YouTube into Bigscreen and we’re so proud to finally launch it on all supported headsets such as **Meta Quest, Valve Index, HTC Vive, and all SteamVR and WindowsMR headsets.**

Most of the YouTube features are supported inside Bigscreen.

• YouTube Premium users can log in to their subscription and get all the features of YouTube Premium include ad-free viewing.
  
• You can even rent movies and watch them on YouTube!
• \*Only on Quest*
  
• The logged-in YouTube experience is exactly like you would expect on your TV, phone, or computer. Browse content tailored to you, watch your favorite subscribers
  

But most importantly, this is a social experience! You can now easily watch YouTube with friends in your private room, or with random people in the public rooms!

Catch the latest SpaceX rocket launch live stream. Watch hours of funny Vine video complications. And you can watch all of this with people around the world



[h2] Update on our roadmap [/h2]

Here is what's currently in development and launching in the coming months:

• Bluetooth and Gamepad device support, so you can more easily control your Windows PC
  
• Friends System with friends lists, easy invites, and more
  
• New customizable avatars
  
• Moderation tools and admin controls for room hosts to easily moderate and organize rooms
  

[h2]Subscribe! [/h2]
To stay in the YT theme today, we would like to highlight our own YouTube channel! We regularly post update videos, tutorials, and more!

A few months ago we've fully overhauled streaming in Bigscreen with Dedicated Servers and a new low-latency Remote Desktop client. We dramatically increased video/audio quality, latency, and stability. Our new Remote Desktop client has a simple installer, making it easier to use a Windows PC wirelessly on the Meta Quest.

[h2] Today, we're excited to release the Input Update! 🖱️[/h2]

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With the Input Update, you can now fully control your PC from your Meta Quest 2 wirelessly! Use your VR controllers to control the mouse cursor and type easily with our virtual keyboard. Great for productivity, browsing the web, and watching videos.

[h2] What's next? [/h2]

Here is what's currently in development and launching in the coming months:

* Bluetooth and Gamepad device support, so you can more easily control your Windows PC
* Built-in YouTube player. Watch YouTube by yourself or together with friends in a VR movie theater
* Friends System with friends lists, easy invites, and more
* New customizable avatars
* Moderation tools and admin controls for room hosts to easily moderate and organize rooms

[h2]💌 Leave us a review! [/h2]

If you love Bigscreen, please leave a review on the Oculus Store or Steam Store! It makes a big difference!

[h2]Over the last couple of months, we've worked hard on most of the major Bigscreen systems. [/h2]

• New Remote Desktop feature to use your Windows PC on your Quest, wirelessly. It is easier to install with high quality, low latency streams
  
• New feature to watch hundreds of free TV channels in your own user-created room!
  
• Performance and stability improved massively
  

[h2]Now it's time for a new visual update with a brand new environment: the Bigscreen Classroom![/h2]

Inspired by iconic 🧑‍🏫anime classrooms, it's the perfect setting to do creative work, play games, watch your favorite anime, or hang out. Enjoy!

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[h2]What's next? [/h2]
Here is what's currently in development and launching in the coming months:

• Input streaming for Remote Desktop. Use your Windows PC wirelessly from your Meta Quest 2
  
• Built-in YouTube player. Watch YouTube by yourself or together with friends in a VR movie theater
  
• Friends System with friends lists, easy invites, and more
  
• New customizable avatars
  
• Moderation tools and admin controls for room hosts to easily moderate and organize rooms
  

[h2]Leave us a review![/h2]
If you love Bigscreen, please leave a review on the Oculus Store or Steam Store! It makes a big difference!❤️