This page will walk you through the process of setting up your VirZOOM bike to play VirZOOM Arcade games. Let's get started!
Remove your VirZOOM controller from its box and follow the instructions in the printed manual that came with your bike. VirZOOM requires 2 AA batteries.
The left pedal must be screwed on counterclockwise. Attempting to screw it in clockwise can damage it. |
The VirZOOM bike communicates with a PC or PlayStation 4 console wirelessly using a Bluetooth. The battery compartment has extra space to store a USB dongle that must be plugged into the PC/PS4 to use the bike. Plug it in, and make sure the bike is switched on.
The next steps you take will differ depending on whether you're on a PC or a PlayStation 4.
If you use an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, VirZOOM games can be downloaded as a collection called VirZOOM Arcade from Steam, an online game service. If you don't already have Steam set up, be sure to do the following:
Launch the Steam application you just installed and create a Steam account on Steam (note this is not your VirZOOM account)
You can download VirZOOM Arcade for free from the PlayStation Store on the web or on your PS4 console.
Before you can play VirZOOM games, you need to create a VirZOOM account. You may have already read in the manual that you need a code for this. To get that code, launch VirZOOM Arcade. The code will appear on the bottom of your screen. Make a note of your code somewhere, but don't quit VirZOOM Arcade just yet.
If you use an Oculus Rift, don't forget to launch Oculus Home before you launch VirZOOM Arcade. |
5. Create your account at VirZOOM.com
Got that registration code handy? You'll need to open a web browser on a PC or mobile device and use that code to register a new VirZOOM user account.
If you're running VirZOOM Arcade on a PC, don't quit VirZOOM Arcade to enter your code! Instead, on your keyboard, hold the Windows button and press the D key. This will reveal your Windows desktop, and you can bring up a web browser (like Google Chrome or Internet Explorer) safely. |
To create your account, follow these steps:
Once you've created your VirZOOM account, you should be able to play. Get on your VirZOOM bike while wearing your headset, and press the left and right triggers on the handlebars to calibrate your position.
Note that when you first start, you only have access to one game at a time. This is on purpose: Moving around in VR can be disorienting without proper training first, so complete these tutorials to unlock more games!
There are plenty of other things you can configure and adjust further in VirZOOM Arcade and on My.VirZOOM.com, but an optional step we recommend you do next is to calibrate your pedaling resistance. After you launch VirZOOM Arcade, select your account, choose "Options," find "Calibrate Resistance," and follow the instructions on screen. |
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