GizmoVR Video Player: Your Ultimate VR Media Hub

7/3/2026, 10:47:48 PM

Release date: 1/5/2018

Tags: #utilities #vr #360-video #video-production

User Reviews

Score: 63%Mixed
Review Count: 440 reviews
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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/3/2026, 10:47:47 PM

Key highlight

GizmoVR Video Player is a free VR media player supporting all stereo formats, 2D/360/180 videos up to 8K, with features like automatic detection, virtual desktop, and YouTube playback.

Who this is for

A must-have tool for anyone looking to get the most out of their video content in VR. Check it out!

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel i5-6400

Comfortable play target

6,728 pts(~130% above spec of 5,175 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i7-4770S @ 3.10GHz6,720 pts Intel Pentium Gold G74006,707 pts Intel Core i3-9100F @ 3.60GHz6,701 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GTX 1080

Comfortable play target

20,288 pts(~130% above spec of 15,606 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

GizmoVR Video Player is a versatile virtual reality media player designed to enhance your immersive viewing experience. Developed by Gizmo VR LTD and published by Gizmoplay Ltd, this free-to-play utility offers a robust set of features for enjoying all types of video content within VR.

Highlights

Extensive Format Support: GizmoVR handles all stereo formats, including side-by-side and over-under frame packing, alongside common 2D, 360, and 180-degree videos in .avi, .mkv, and .mov formats, supporting up to 8K playback depending on your system.
Intelligent Playback Features: Enjoy automatic frame packing detection, a virtual desktop for multitasking, an integrated download manager, and flexible playback settings. The player also includes automatic pausing when the headset is removed and the ability to drag the player window.
Multiple Viewing Modes: Choose between a cinematic mode with curved or flat screens, a standard 2D mode, and even playback directly from YouTube. Hands-free control is possible through gaze control and webcam motion detection.

Who It's For

This application is ideal for VR enthusiasts who want a comprehensive media player to enjoy their video collection, explore 360-degree content, or even watch YouTube videos in an immersive environment. Its wide range of supported formats and playback options make it suitable for casual viewers and content creators alike.

Game Info

GizmoVR Video Player was released on January 5, 2018. It is available for free on Steam and supports multiple languages, including English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Japanese, and Portuguese. The game requires VR hardware and offers tracked controller support as well as partial controller support.