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Virtual Handheld
Play desktop games while in VR! No need for keyboard and mouse, you can use your VR controllers to emulate key presses, mouse movement, or even a joystick! Create custom bindings for each controller, and play your favorite games from the comfort of VR!
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Release Date:
Nov 4, 2023
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“To receive feedback from the community, and to add more features as the app continues to grow and develop!”

Approximately how long will this software be in Early Access?

“Expect the project to be in early access for around 3-6 months as new features and fixes are added according to what the community desires out of Virtual Handheld!”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Additional quality-of-life, accessibility and performance enhancements are planned for future versions of Virtual Handheld!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Virtual Handheld lets you play games from your desktop in VR using your VR Controllers to emulate a keyboard & mouse or gamepad. This is and always will be it's core functionality, and is completely usable it's current state.”

Will this software be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“There are no plans to increase pricing in the future, though there may be sales on special occasions!”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“As VR is highly community-driven, I plan to receive feedback from users through Discord, as well as host community events where users can play their favorite games together in VR!”
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About This Software

NOTICE: This software is still in development. It may be a long time before there's a full release of this software. As with all software, compatibility with your device(s), games or other software is not guaranteed.

Play desktop games while in VR! No need for keyboard and mouse, you can use your VR controllers to emulate key presses, mouse movement, or even a joystick! Create custom bindings for each controller, and play your favorite games from the comfort of VR!

This is an overlay application, meaning that it can be played on top of other VR experiences! Your controls can be automatically locked when the handheld is enabled. Double tap your controllers to enable or disable the handheld! You can edit your settings from the SteamVR dashboard.

Recommended use cases:
-Playing your library of Steam games while hanging out in VR
-Retro gaming in VR like you're in the OASIS from Ready Player One
-Streaming a remote PC/console or cloud gaming service to offload system resources
-Watching videos or reading articles
-Controlling music and other media
-Viewing stereoscopic 3D games and content

Requirements:
-SteamVR
-SteamVR compatible headset and controllers
-A PC capable of running VR
-ViGEmBus Driver for gamepad emulation (Installer included)
-Games!

Supported VR Controller Types:
-HTC Vive Controllers
-Knuckles / Valve Index Controllers
-Meta / Oculus Touch Controllers
-Windows Mixed Reality Motion Controllers
-HP Motion Controllers
-Other SteamVR compatible controllers*

*additional drivers and/or setup may be required

Simulated/Virtual Output Control Options:
-Full Keyboard, including numpad, function keys and media buttons
-Mouse movement, scroll wheel, and clicks (including left, right, middle, MB4 and MB5)
-Full Xbox 360 for Windows (XInput) Gamepad Controller**
-"Wireless" DualShock 4 Gamepad Controller**

**ViGEmBus driver required for gamepad simulation

Note: This application is recommended to be used with games that have a low performance cost, such as games with 2D or low-poly graphics (For higher-end games, a remote PC setup may also be an option if available). It is also recommended to reduce the resolution of VR to improve performance! Games running on your desktop may affect the performance of VR.

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System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVidia 1000 series GPU or better
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: n/a
    • VR Support: SteamVR only
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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