Whirligig Media Player
Release date: Jan 25, 2024
Developers: phileday
Publishers: Whirligig
Genres: Utilities, Video Production
Categories: Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, VR Support, Partial Controller Support
Supported languages: English

Whirligig is the ultimate media player for both VR and traditional desktop users who want to experience fully immersive media in the best possible way. It offers a wide range of options for watching 2D, 3D, and 360° content. Whether you're using a VR headset or a standard monitor/projector, Whirligig delivers a customizable viewing experience to help you get the most out of your immersive media. Key Features 🌐 VR + Non-VR Playback Fully functional as both a VR player (compatible with OpenXR/SteamVR headsets) and a desktop media player — perfect for watching 360° immersive and stereoscopic media. 🎥 Comprehensive 3D Support Side-by-Side (SBS) and Over/Under (OU) support, with desktop viewing options for anaglyph (red/green glasses) and 3D projectors/TVs. Adjustable 3D depth and convergence for perfect stereoscopic viewing. Support for 180° and 360° 3D videos in both desktop and VR modes. 🖥️ Advanced Playback Options Multiple projection modes: Cinema, Fisheye, Equirectangular/Barrel, and a selection of custom formats, including support for less common types like cubemaps. Experience your media is a variety of 3D environments. Passthrough for compatible headsets. 🔧 Customization & Control Three decoding methods (DirectShow, Media Foundation, libVLC) for maximum compatibility. Save/load presets for different media types and viewing environments. Full 5.1 surround sound support with positional audio in VR (when using Media Foundation). Subtitle support. Why Choose Whirligig? The most versatile 3D media player on Steam, with support for both VR and flat-screen viewing. Regular updates with new features and improvements.