Are you a Basketball fan? Have a Samsung Gear VR Headset? THIS IS FOR YOU!
We’re talking BASKETBALL! The Warrior’s season opener begins tonight at 7:30PM PST, with last year’s CHAMPIONS Golden State Warriors gearing up to play the Pelicans at Oracle Arena.
If you’re unable to get to the game, but are still super excited to watch, AND you have access to a Samsung Gear VR headset – we have some really exciting news for you. Partnering with Turner Sports and NextVR, the NBA will be live-streaming tonight’s season opener in virtual reality. WHAT.
With camera’s positioned strategically around the arena capturing all the live action in real time, you can pretend you’re right there courtside all while sitting in the comfort of your living room.
To quote Mr. Macklemore – Oooh, it’s too real!
The Sacramento Kings have already been in the VR Basketball game (so to speak), streaming two pre-season games, but this will be the first live professional sports game readily available to fans in VR.
Access to the game in Virtual Reality will be through the NextVR app that you can get through Oculus Home. They’ve developed what they call a “lens-to-lens system” for capturing the VR in broadcast quality. If you already have the app, make sure you update it before the game.
Also, watch out for The Kings on Wednesday who are also scheduled to stream their own season opener live in VR.
If you don’t have the Samsung Gear VR, don’t be too dismayed. The Kings are working with VR technology company Voke to make their stream platform available on any VR platform, not just GearVR. You can get Google Cardboard helllla cheap!
Here’s to only watching sports courtside or virtually courtside from now on!
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October 27, 2015 2:33 pm
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