Its one of a growing number of virtual reality apps for streaming services.
In some ways, streaming shows in VR is even better than on TV.
For one thing, unless you have a giant display, the screens in a headset appear huge.
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Prices of movie rentals seemed comparable to other streaming services like Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
I rented a movie with just a few clicks of the controller and was quickly immersed in the experience.
Fortunately, a headphone jack on the headset makes it easy to plug in a better sound option.
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Im as guilty as anyone of double-timing my movie by glancing at my cell phone while watching Netflix.
Better hardware will also improve the experience.
Apple isrumored to be launchinga slick-looking VR headset next year.
Another problem is that watching movies with a headset is not a social experience.
Theres currently no good way to enjoy movies with friends and family while using VR.
But what you lose in human interaction, you gain in concentration.
Perhaps the last remaining big hurdle with VR movies is snacks.
Its not easy reaching into a bowl of popcorn with a headset on.
But Im sure the brilliant minds in tech are already working on a solution.
