Fandango has released its video service to Oculus headsets, including the Oculus Go and the Oculus Quest. Fandango's video service is titled FandangoNow and it is a platform where users are able to purchase different video content. FandangoNow currently has over 90,000 different content options to chose from. Users will also have the ability to rent different titles.
The service is available to Oculus headsets, marking a step forward to the VR industry. Owners of Oculus headsets will now have the ability to easily access different video titles to watch. Purchasing a title or renting one can all be down using the VR headset, which creates a streamlined process for Oculus owners to purchase VR video content.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- VR Video Streaming
- The integration of FandangoNow with Oculus headsets will likely encourage more video streaming services to integrate with VR platforms.
- Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets
- As more video streaming services integrate with VR headsets, we can expect the demand for VR headsets to increase rapidly.
- Digital Rentals and Purchases
- The ability to rent and purchase digital content through VR headset platforms will create new opportunities for companies to monetize their content in new ways.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment
- The integration of FandangoNow with Oculus headsets opens up a new market for entertainment companies to create VR-specific content.
- Technology
- The integration of FandangoNow with Oculus headsets represents a new opportunity for technology companies to develop VR-specific software and hardware.
- Retail
- With the ability to purchase content directly through the VR headset, we can expect retail companies to start integrating virtual storefronts into VR environments to create new shopping experiences.
