Daydream VR - What should you do to get ready?

[RickInHouston]

I must say I'm really intrigued by the commercials that run currently on television about VR systems. My son is also looking forward to the Daydream arriving.

For those who know all about it, what should someone like me plan for? What needs to be downloaded? What would be the best beginner experience into the VR world? Basically, how would one get started once the headset arrives?

Thanks,

 

[Jeremy8000]

You'll certainly need Daydream. Probably also want to pick up Daydream Keyboard. Also, Google VR Services may or may not be necessary - I don't know if that is an updated app for Cardboard and Daydream, or a core requirement.

Google's presentation made it appear that you should basically be able to just slot in your phone and be ready to go, though I wouldn't be surprised if on doing so there are some basic steps required for settings.

Also, CNET posted a list of available apps here.

Apps/experiences

YouTube
Google Street View
Google Arts & Culture
Google Photos
Google Play Movies & TV
Guardian VR
Star Chart VR
Invasion! (Baobab)
CNN VR
The Rose and I (Pensrose Studios)
IdeaSpace (Wayfaire)
Fantastic Beasts (Warner Bros.)
Wall Street Journal​

Games

Wonderglade (Resolution Games)
Hunters Gate (Climax Studios)
Mekorama (Martin Magni)
Earthshape (Bithell)
Danger Goat (nDreams)
Claro (Superbright)
VR Karts (Viewpoint Games)
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (Steelcrate Games)
Twilight Pioneers (Netease)
Action Bowling (Tribal City)
PolyRunner (LucidSight)
Daydream Blue (RalphVR)​

There's a lot more (including Netflix and HBO Go) slated to arrive by the end of the year.