Virtual Desktop
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Virtual Desktop, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Virtual Desktop's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Desktop Classic | — | Use a computer in VR · Browse the web and watch movies · Play games on a virtual screen |
| Virtual Desktop | $24.99, paid once | Connects to one or more computers · Requires a compatible VR headset and computer |
The facts
Each one read from Virtual Desktop's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Classic edition
- The Steam listing describes Virtual Desktop Classic for Oculus Rift/Rift S, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets, and says it is not for Quest or Pico.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Computer requirements
- The maker lists Windows 10 or 11 64-bit or macOS Catalina or later, an Intel Core i5-2500k or equivalent, and a wired computer connection to a 5 GHz AC or AX Wi-Fi router.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Displays and peripherals
- The app supports physical or virtual multi-monitor setups, Bluetooth mice, keyboards, gamepads, and microphone passthrough.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Headsets
- The maker lists Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive Focus, Play for Dream MR, and Samsung Galaxy XR headsets for the standalone version.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Known compatibility limit
- The maker’s FAQ says DRM in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and some Windows Store apps can prevent streaming services from being captured, and suggests Firefox.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Networking requirement
- The product page says the computer must be wired with Gigabit Ethernet to a 5 GHz router.checked 12 Oct 2026
- PCVR limit
- PCVR game streaming requires a VR-ready PC running Windows; the maker’s FAQ says SteamVR or Oculus Rift games do not work on a Mac and that not all games are compatible.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker’s privacy policy says it may collect information such as email address, IP address, and Oculus account ID, and says personal information is not shared with third parties except as described in the policy or as legally required.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy policy date
- The maker’s privacy policy says it was last updated in September 2018.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Virtual Desktop connects wirelessly to a computer so users can browse the web, watch movies, play games on a giant virtual screen, or stream PCVR games.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- It supports remote connections over the internet; the maker’s FAQ says to enable UPnP on the router and that remote traffic uses end-to-end encryption.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Store availability
- The maker links to Quest, Pico, Viveport, Vive Business Store, Play Store, and Steam listings or downloads.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to its FAQ and Discord for help; Google Play lists [email protected] as the support email.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Video features
- The Videos tab can download or stream regular, 180-degree, and 360-degree videos from a computer, and the app supports 3D Side-by-Side and Over-Under content.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile apps
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Meta Quest,Pico,HTC Vive,Play for Dream MR,Samsung Galaxy XR,Androidchecked 22 Sep 2026
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