Management software for VR arcade

If you're planning to start a virtual reality arcade, you'll need to deal with software licenses. Basically, you're not allowed to use a VR game in a commercial setting just like that. Fortunately, there are separate software options available that make it relatively easy to use the most popular VR games. In this blog, we'll explain the 3 most popular options: Synthesis VR, Springboard VR, and Viveport Arcade.

For many VR arcades, Synthesis VR is a good first option to start with. Synthesis VR is known for its great ease of use. Especially for inexperienced VR operators, Synthesis VR is a good choice to start with.

Synthesis VR offers the games in a very clear manner. When subscribing to Synthesis VR, you can choose a free subscription where you only pay for game licenses, or you can choose a paid subscription where you, in addition to the game licenses, also pay for extra software options of Synthesis VR. These extra software options are particularly useful when you have multiple VR setups in one room. For example, you don't have to start a game at each VR station, but you can do this easily from a separate laptop, tablet, or PC. This paid subscription is available from $20 per month and goes up to $40 per month. You can find the different subscription forms here.

Synthesis VR has an extensive library of popular VR games. They have made a good selection of games that are aimed at Virtual Reality Arcades. These games are generally shorter in duration and can be started easily, so players can switch quickly and get the most out of the game. Furthermore, Synthesis VR offers a separate category for free-roam games, where players can walk around freely in the room with, for example, a portable backpack PC.

Want more information about Synthesis VR? Click here to go to the Synthesis VR website.

Springboard VR is perhaps the best-known and most widely used VR software management tool. VR Arcades all over the world use this software because Springboard VR has the most extensive game assortment and software management options. The website looks sleek and well cared for, and the service team of Springboard VR is top-notch. They respond quickly to questions and it is even possible to make an appointment for remote installation of the software. The downside of Springboard VR is that it is relatively expensive (you always have a paid subscription that you per headset.need to conclude) and that it is very extensive. For larger VR arcades, this extensive software solution is very nice, but for small (starting) arcades it can quickly be "too much" and you might pay for features that you're not going to use.

The gaming assortment of Springboard VR can be called very extensive. Virtually every game that is commercially playable can be found in the game library of Springboard. The biggest advantage of Springboard VR is that they have developed the software so that it can be started in-headset. This means that when a user has a VR headset on, he or she enters a separate SpringboardVR world and can click on the games directly. Of course, Springboard also offers the option to have this handled by an operator, who, for example, remotely starts or closes the games with a tablet or laptop.

Want more information about Springboard VR? Click here to go to the Springboard VR website.

You may know Viveport as HTC VIVE's own software. This platform features various games and applications that you can use as a consumer. But with Viveport Arcade, they specifically target virtual reality arcades that want to use this. Viveport Arcade is most comparable to Synthesis VR. With Viveport Arcade, you have the option of three different payment methods: pay-as-you-go, monthly payments, or a mix of the two. The advantage of these payment methods is that you can decide for yourself which games you want to pay for or not. For example, if a new VR game comes out and you're not sure if it's right for your arcade, you can choose pay-as-you-go, but with the more popular and well-known games, you can choose to pay monthly.

The game library of Viveport Arcade is also comparable to Synthesis VR. While Springboard VR clearly has the largest and most extensive assortment, Viveport Arcade really only limits itself to the most popular arcade games. The advantage is that you can decide how you want to pay per game. The prices are generally based on how popular a game is, so you can find prices from just $0.5 per hour/$1.99 per month.

Want more information about Viveport Arcade? Click here to go to the Viveport Arcade website.