When should you consider VR game licenses?
When you want to start a virtual arcade, you will need to deal with software licenses. Essentially, you cannot just use a VR game in a commercial environment. Fortunately, there are specialised software solutions that allow you to use the most popular games in a relatively straightforward manner. In this blog, we highlight the three most popular options: Synthesis VR, Springboard VR, and Viveport Arcade.
Synthesis VR
For many VR arcades, Synthesis VR is a great initial option to start with. Synthesis VR is characterised by its ease of use. Particularly for inexperienced users, Synthesis VR is a good choice to begin with.
Synthesis VR offers games in a very organised way. When subscribing to Synthesis VR, you can choose a free subscription where you only pay for game licenses, or a paid subscription where, in addition to the game licenses, you also pay for extra software features of Synthesis VR. These additional software features are particularly useful when you have multiple VR setups in a space. For example, you do not need to start a game for each headset individually, but can easily do this from a separate laptop, tablet, or PC. This paid subscription is available starting at 20 dollars per month and can go up to 40 dollars per month. You can find the different subscription plans here.
Synthesis VR has an extensive library of popular VR games. They have made a good selection of games aimed at Virtual Reality Arcades. These games are generally shorter in duration and can be easily started, allowing players to switch quickly and get the most out of the game. Additionally, Synthesis VR offers a special category for free-roaming games, where players can move freely in the space with, for example, a portable backpack PC.
Want more information about Synthesis VR? Click here to visit the Synthesis VR website.
Springboard VR
Springboard VR is perhaps the most well-known and widely used VR software management tool. VR Arcades around the world use this software because Springboard VR offers the most comprehensive and elaborate library and software management options. The website is sleek and well-maintained, and the service team at Springboard VR is also top-notch. They respond quickly to any queries, and it is even possible to schedule a remote installation of the software. The downside of Springboard VR is that it is relatively expensive (you always need to subscribe to a paid plan) and it is very extensive. For larger VR arcades, this comprehensive software solution is ideal, but for smaller (starting) arcades, it can quickly be "too much," and you might pay for features you won't use. Springboard VR's gaming collection is very extensive. Almost every commercially playable game can be found in Springboard's library. The biggest advantage of Springboard VR is that they have developed the software to be user-friendly. This means that when a user has a headset on, they enter a separate interface where they can directly select the games themselves. Of course, Springboard also offers the option for an operator to manage this, who can start or stop the games remotely from a tablet or laptop. per headset
Want more information about Springboard VR?
Click here to visit the Springboard VR website. Viveport Arcade
You might know Viveport as the proprietary software of HTC VIVE. This platform features various games and applications that you can use as a consumer. However, with Viveport Arcade, they focus specifically on virtual arcades that want to use this software. Viveport Arcade is most comparable to Synthesis VR. With Viveport Arcade, you have three different payment options: hourly payments, monthly payments, or a mix of the two. The benefit of these payment methods is that you can decide which games you want to pay for and which you do not. For example, if a new game is released and you are not entirely sure if it suits your arcade, you can opt for hourly payments, but for more popular and well-known games, you can choose to pay monthly.
Viveport Arcade's library is also similar to Synthesis VR. While Springboard VR clearly has the largest and most extensive assortment, Viveport Arcade restricts itself to only the most popular arcade games. The advantage is that you can decide on a per-game basis how you want to pay. Prices are generally based on a game's popularity, so you can find prices starting from just $0.5 per hour/$1.99 per month.
Want more information about Viveport Arcade?
Click here to visit the Viveport Arcade website. We have written several blogs with useful tips on starting a VR Arcade. Below you will find the links to the various blogs.
