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Oculus Go Reviewer's Guide Oculus Go Reviewer's Guide Welcome to Oculus Go. The easiest way to jump into VR, for just $199. Oculus Go is an all-new standalone headset that doesn't require you to snap in a phone, attach a cable or power up a PC. Oculus Go is hands-down the easiest way for people to get into VR. It's perfect for those who haven't experienced VR to play games, watch movies and connect with friends and family in new ways. It provides next-gen optics, crisp audio and 1000+ VR experiences. SETTING UP OCULUS GO Install the Oculus App: Since you are reviewing Oculus Go before the companion app has officially launched, you'll be downloading a pre-launch version: iPhone Users: you will receive an email from TestFlight with detailed instructions. Android Users: you will receive an email from the Oculus Beta Testers Google Group with relevant instructions. The Oculus App will take you through the set-up process, step by step. Here's a quick overview: Plug In Your Oculus Go: Connect your headset to a power source (micro USB on the left- hand side of the device). Press the power button - a white LED will turn on. The headset will have some battery power, but you may want to plug it in while you go through the startup process. When your device is fully charged, the LED will be green. Connect Your Oculus Go: The Oculus App will walk you through how to connect to WiFi and your phone (via Bluetooth). Set Up Your Controller: Insert the AA battery (included in the box) into the controller. The LED on the controller will light up. Once paired, select whether you'd like to use your controller in left-handed or right-handed mode (in the app). Attach the wrist strap to the controller and remember to use it while in use. Browse Content, Connect with Friends and More: Within the app, you'll be able to browse content in the Oculus store, find friends and adjust your settings. Adjust Your Headset: Oculus Go features an adjustable strap system, so you can find a fit that's most comfortable for you. A glasses spacer is included if you'd like to wear glasses with your headset: Pop out the lens rings → Remove facial interface → Drop in the glasses spacer → Re-insert facial interface → Click the lens rings back into place Re-Center Your View: At any time, you can re-center your view in VR by holding down the Oculus Home button or by selecting 'Reset View' in the Settings portion of your navigation bar (in headset). This is a good option if you'd like to lounge/lay back while watching your favorite show or movie. Ready to Go: Your Oculus Go is now ready to use. For pre-launch purposes, you will see a special section in the Store called Pre-Launch Store Preview which includes content we recommend you check out. Navigate to the 'Store' (in the bottom navigation bar) to view this section and download content. VR GAMES AND EXPERIENCES Oculus Go will launch with over 1,000 apps, movies, games and experiences, nearly 100 of which are brand new or significantly updated titles. We've added your Oculus ID to an initial list of games and experiences. Please make sure you are logged in with the Oculus ID you provided to access this section. Everything will appear FREE in the Oculus Store for review purposes, so please reference the content sheet for accurate pricing. The fastest way to install and download apps is directly through the headset, but you can also use the Oculus App on your phone to begin the process. All apps download directly onto the headset itself (versus your mobile phone). We recommend keeping the headset plugged in to the charger during this process as downloading multiple apps can quickly drain its battery. Below are a few suggestions for what to check out over the next week. Reminder that all content is under the same embargo as the hardware. If you'd like to talk with any of the developers behind these titles, just let us know. WHAT TO CHECK OUT FIRST: **This content can be found in the “Pre-Launch Store Preview” Section in the Store • Catan VR: Catan VR allows tabletop fans and new players alike to experience the best- selling board game in a fresh, fully-immersive format. Take on other players around the world, no matter what Oculus device they are using. Catan VR brings everything board gamers love to Oculus Go, Rift, and Gear VR. • Coaster Combat: Part roller coaster experience, part action game, Coaster Combat is one of the most instantly entertaining and satisfying VR experiences around. With an unlimited number of different track combinations Coaster Combat is fun to pick up and play for a single run or to master over time and invite your friends to score challenges. • Anshar Online: Anshar Online is a multiplayer space shooter with co-op, race, and deathmatch modes. Starting out as a fighter, you will customize your ship to your liking by mounting equipment obtained through in-game loot drops, as well as by selecting upgrades in exchange for obtained resources. Anshar Online is also available on Rift and Gear VR, making it easy to join-up with your friends, no matter what device they're on. • Melody VR: Jump up on stage at a sold-out show, be an audience-of-one at a VIP performance, or catch your favorite band at a festival on the other side of the world. Transport yourself around the venue, from jump spot to jump spot, so you’re always at the heart of the action. With an unmissable line-up of artists – from Bebe Rexha to Wiz Kalifa, from KISS to the London Symphony Orchestra - MelodyVR is your all-access-pass to live music in virtual reality. • Oculus Rooms: is a place to spend time with friends in VR while you enjoy social activities like playing tabletop games, watching TV and movies, sharing photos, and listening to music. There’s also a way to jump into other VR apps together with friends when you want to start a new adventure. With Oculus Go, you’ll find a fully redesigned and customizable environment, more life-like avatars, tabletop games from Hasbro (coming soon) and the ability to watch purchased and rented movies from among the hundreds of top titles in the Oculus Store. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: • Games: If you want to experience one of the most gripping and action-packed games on Oculus Go, check out RÉPUBLIQUE for incredible looking stealth-action with great production values. If you're looking to introduce someone to VR, They Suspect Nothing and Petlab are overflowing with charm, polish, and ease of use. To see a VR take on classic mobile genres, check out the arcade action of endless runner B-Team, or the incredibly full-featured Poker VR. • Personal Theater: In addition to major IP narrative experiences like Jurassic World, some of the top brands in entertainment are bringing their apps to Oculus Go. Enjoy TV shows, movies, and original series with Netflix and Hulu. Each of these apps takes advantage of Oculus Go's big screen, personal theater experience you can take with you wherever you go. Netflix and Hulu require subscriptions. • Education: VR offers amazing opportunities to learn, and we'll have some of the best at launch with more to come. Space Explorers (NASA) from Felix & Paul is a cinematic VR series about the new age of space exploration. Masterworks: Journey Through History, lets you travel to the world's most amazing places, spanning over 3,000 years of human history from the pre-Incan temples to the ancient capital of Thailand. • News: From stunning 360 videos of the latest events, to deep dive stories with embedded journalists, to live VR broadcasts of live sports events, CNN, New York Times, Fox Sports and Al Jazeera Contrast VR are all offering incredible VR experiences on Oculus Go. • Oculus Gallery: Offers an easy way to stream all your photos, videos, and 360 media from Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, your phone, or your home media server (DLNA) and view them in a new immersive way. EXPLORE: • After you check out the content above, we recommend looking into the “Just For You” tab within “Explore Oculus” on the home screen. If you connect your Facebook account to your Oculus Go, we'll recommend experiences, titles and games that we think you'll enjoy. If you're not connected to Facebook, we'll surface interesting, new content based on what's popular. • If you're interested in finding a particular type of content — from dinosaurs to Machu Picchu or the moon — type the key word into the Search box within “Explore Oculus,” and we'll show you all content related to the subject you're looking for. • You'll also find a 'Categories' section where you'll be able to find content based on categories like Arts and Lifestyle, Science and Education, Travel and Nature, and more. COMING SOON.... We'll be releasing a range of new content and experiences in the coming weeks and months from a variety of developers around the world. Here's a look of what's to come from Oculus - we'll be sure to keep you updated: Oculus Venues is a new experience for Oculus Go and Gear VR that lets you watch live concerts, sports, comedy and other events around the world with your friends and thousands of other people in VR.
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