Two major services are coming to virtual reality: both Netflix and Hulu. That's huge!
These aren't unique but potentially arcane virtual reality games, and they aren't demos aimed at showcasing some new type of "experience" in virtual reality. They're the standards in streaming media services, and they're both heading to virtual reality.
Before you go thinking this means that you'll be sitting in the middle of a heated debate between Frank Underwood and Zoe Barnes, that's not quite it.
Instead, you'll be sitting in a virtual theater, or on a virtual beach, or, really, wherever you want. That's the beauty of virtual reality. And in that space, there will be a virtual screen where you'll watch existing, two-dimensional content, potentially with friends from all over the world who are also wearing VR headsets. Pretty neat!
This is what Netflix and Hulu look like in virtual reality.
First up, Netflix. This is your virtual living room.
And here's a representation of how the system works.
Another shot of the virtual living room.
Looks comforting.
Next up, Hulu. Here's an overview of how Hulu will work in VR.
As you can see, Hulu's virtual living room is festooned with posters for Hulu original programs.
And here's a look at the other side.
And this is the main interface.
For more on Netflix's first push into virtual reality, here's the company's official blog post. And here's the equivalent from Hulu.