Power Media Player MR for Windows Mixed Reality Headsets

CyberLink has released the "Power Media Player MR". The new app is intended for users of Windows mixed reality headsets who want to experience VR material as well as regular films or images.

The "Power Media Player MR" supports 360-degree and 3D 360-degree videos as well as photos in VR. A YouTube search function is integrated directly into the app for this purpose. This is intended to provide users with unrestricted access to the numerous VR videos. The software also shows sources of additional content via selected playlists of the 500 best virtual reality videos on YouTube.

"For users of the Windows Mixed Reality headset, the Power Media Player MR app provides a portal to immersive films and photos. By using the app, users feel like they did when they watched their first film, an exciting, novel experience, without any distractions. In addition, it now provides an ideal viewing environment no matter where you are," said Dr Jau Huang, CEO of Cyberlink. The download is available at Windows Store available.

Main functions according to the manufacturer:

• View VR films and photos using a Windows Mixed Reality headset
• Play 360° and 3D 360° videos
• View 360° photos
• Playing image collections as a video slideshow
• View the video collection with the best 500 VR videos on YouTube
• Search function for YouTube videos directly from the Power Media Player MR app
• Direct access to YouTube subscription, library and "My videos" within the app
• Display of conventional videos and photos (no 360°) in an immersive VR environment

Source: Press release