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−{{App Infobox
−|image={{#ev:youtube|nai88kUruIw|350}}
−|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
−|Developer=[[BigScreen, Inc.]]
−|Publisher=[[BigScreen, Inc.]]
−|Director=
−|Producer=
−|Platform=[[Oculus Rift]], [[SteamVR]]
−|Device=[[Oculus Rift CV1]], [[HTC Vive]]
−|Operating System=Windows 8 or newer
−|Type=[[Social VR]]
−|Genre=[[Utilities]], [[Virtual Reality Desktop]]
−|Input device=[[Tracked Motion Controllers]], [[Keyboard]], [[Mouse]]
−|Game Mode=[[Single Player]], [[Multi-player]]
−|Comfort Level=
−|Version=Update 2.1.05
−|Rating=Very Positive
−|Downloads=
−|Release Date=April 29, 2016
−|Price= Free
−|App Store=
−|Website=[http://store.steampowered.com/app/457550// BigScreen Beta on Steam]
−|Infobox Updated=8/3/2016
−}}
[[Category:VR apps]]
−[[Category:Simulation]]
{{see also|Bigscreen Beta}}
{{see also|Bigscreen Beta}}
−[[BigScreen]] from BigScreen, Inc. is a [[Virtual Reality Desktop]] program that enables users to host virtual reality LAN parties or use their entire Windows desktop inside VR with friends.<ref>http://store.steampowered.com/app/457550/</ref> It comes with the ability to display content anywhere users see fit and represents an important step toward turning VR into an integral part of our daily life.<ref>http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/13/bigscreen-vr-desktop/</ref>
+'''BigScreen''' from [[BigScreen, Inc.]] is a [[Virtual Reality Desktop]] program that enables users to host virtual reality LAN parties or use their entire Windows desktop inside VR with friends.<ref>http://store.steampowered.com/app/457550/</ref> It comes with the ability to display content anywhere users see fit and represents an important step toward turning VR into an integral part of our daily life.<ref>http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/13/bigscreen-vr-desktop/</ref>
==Features==
==Features==
The main idea behind BigScreen is to let users livestream their monitor to friends in an online environment, thus gaining the ability to host a virtual LAN party or movie night. People in the virtual space can mirror their monitors to friends, or use the application solo as a virtual desktop solution.<ref>http://www.roadtovr.com/bigscreen-lets-throw-virtual-lan-parties-desktop-mirroring-vr/</ref>
The main idea behind BigScreen is to let users livestream their monitor to friends in an online environment, thus gaining the ability to host a virtual LAN party or movie night. People in the virtual space can mirror their monitors to friends, or use the application solo as a virtual desktop solution.<ref>http://www.roadtovr.com/bigscreen-lets-throw-virtual-lan-parties-desktop-mirroring-vr/</ref>
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Multiple users can gather together and enjoy a shared experience in private or public rooms with support for up to 4 players. The application features a low-latency positional audio chat functionality and encrypted screen sharing. Future versions should add shared desktop audio, customizable avatars, Vive controller support, more environments, and better performance.<ref>http://store.steampowered.com/app/457550/</ref>
Multiple users can gather together and enjoy a shared experience in private or public rooms with support for up to 4 players. The application features a low-latency positional audio chat functionality and encrypted screen sharing. Future versions should add shared desktop audio, customizable avatars, Vive controller support, more environments, and better performance.<ref>http://store.steampowered.com/app/457550/</ref>
−==System Requirements==
+==System requirements==
'''MINIMUM''':
'''MINIMUM''':
* OS: Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10
* OS: Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10
* Processor: Intel i5-4590
* Processor: Intel i5-4590
* Memory: 4 GB RAM
* Memory: 4 GB RAM
−* Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater
+* Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater
* DirectX: Version 11
* DirectX: Version 11
* Network: Broadband Internet connection
* Network: Broadband Internet connection
* Storage: 800 MB available space
* Storage: 800 MB available space
* Additional Notes: Windows 7 is not supported
* Additional Notes: Windows 7 is not supported
−==Setup Instructions==
+==Setup instructions==
The software is designed to be used with either the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. To install it, go to its [http://store.steampowered.com/app/457550/ Steam page] and follow the instructions.
The software is designed to be used with either the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. To install it, go to its [http://store.steampowered.com/app/457550/ Steam page] and follow the instructions.
==Images and Videos==
==Images and Videos==
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−[[Category:VR Games]]
+[[Category:VR programs]]
−[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:Utilities]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Desktops]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Desktops]]
[[Category:Social VR]]
[[Category:Social VR]]