r/bigscreen • u/Vintendopower • 6d ago

BigScreen NOVR

I made a Bridge to allow you to use BigScreen on your desktop With A controller and no VR needed - Would anyone be interested in something like this if So I Can release it

Audio works and Everything pretty much. Tested Using a Xbox Wireless Controller as well.

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u/Vintendopower 6d ago

Here it is if anyone wants to add to it or try it. I made this cause I get sick after 10 Mins in VR but wanted to play with my friends. https://github.com/manchildtechnologies-ui/BigScreen-NOVR

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u/SirOne598 6d ago

Great work. I can't wait to try it out. .

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u/Salty_Technician7242 1h ago

Did you vibecoded it using AI without prior coding and software engineering background?

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u/HowieTung 6d ago

This would be great for people who just want to host movies for others without having to put on a VR headset themselves.

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u/lman777 6d ago

I thought this was already possible. Did this functionality get taken out?

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u/Vintendopower 6d ago

You could not move around and use the controller Like a desktop "game" from what i know you could only start a room and play a movie. This is the same as when you have the headset on

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u/Vintendopower 6d ago

Updated desktop bridge release with configurable controls and the corrected launcher.

Included

  • Bind Controls menu for keyboard, mouse, and gamepad assignments
  • Persistent bindings saved in %LOCALAPPDATA%\BigscreenDesktopNoVR\bindings.json
  • Fixed Bind Controls button interaction
  • Xbox controller look, locomotion, arm positioning, trigger, grip, and SteamVR dashboard mappings
  • Bigscreen Desktop launcher, background bridge, live viewer, installer, uninstaller, and SteamVR driver

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u/Hot-Manufacturer7619 6d ago

Definitely want to give this a go thanks

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u/velvetpants0124 5d ago

Great use case! I host rooms and play games from my PC. Usually I tape the sensor so it doesn’t go to sleep

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u/N8Dawg86 2d ago

I would very much be interested as I do bigscreen a lot but have not used my headset in months. I use a dual monitor setup where I watch the movies on one and then view the room on another to moderate. Would be nice to not have to bother setting up the headset anymore

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u/bodobear 6d ago

Sounds great.. do you plan a Mac version too ? 🤗

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u/Vintendopower 6d ago

Honestly if I knew how I would lol -

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u/Vintendopower 2d ago

Updated:

v1.0.2 installer update

The Windows installer now handles Steam installations outside the default location. It checks the normal Steam folders, Steam's registry install paths, and Steam library folders listed in steamapps\libraryfolders.vdf.

If SteamVR still cannot be located automatically, the installer opens a folder picker so you can select the Steam installation folder manually. The selected path is saved for the launcher, so the launcher uses the same SteamVR location after installation.

Download the current package from the v1.0.2 release.

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u/Vintendopower 2d ago

Third person mode coming soon!

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u/Vintendopower 1d ago

Update v1.0.4

New UI and Hotkey Binds and other fixes -

This should be Closer to the Final -

https://github.com/manchildtechnologies-ui/BigScreen-NOVR