VR on a Note 8 to watch local video content??

[vipfreak]

I've been entertaining the idea of getting a Gear VR to watch video content off my sd card (not streaming) and have tried to search for video about people actually doing just that to get an idea of what to expect. It seem like there is Samsung's stupid simulated room with a screen. I would much rather it be full screen like I'm just holding the phone in front of my face. Is that not possible or is there a reason for the simulated room? Can VR even play local content? I'd hope so? Thanks for your info in advanced.

Also, do you think it's worth it buying one brand new or should I try to find a "nice" lightly used one? ($92 on amazon currently)

 

[jabberwock]

Install moonplayer. It can play local files. With the moonplayer app on pc you can even stream files from pc.

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[madmangunradio]

I'm using Skybox vr player to watch vr and non-vr movies on my sd-card and over my network.

 

[dave7802]

And if you use something called Samsung Cast, you can open up streaming applications and send it to that moon player and watch streamed content direction from your phone.

 

[iceepyon]

Install moonplayer. It can play local files. With the moonplayer app on pc you can even stream files from pc.

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You can also use the default Oculus Video Player, which comes bundled with the Gear VR software to play locallly stored content on your device on the GearVR.