Sling TV launching on Oculus Go VR headset

Sling TV says it will be the first virtual MVPD to offer up its streaming TV service on the Oculus Go, a standalone virtual reality headset.Sling TV on the Oculus Go will have the effect of watching TV in a “modern lounge with a mountain view” on the equivalent of a 180-inch display. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new Oculus Go will receive an $80 credit toward Sling TV subscription services."No big screen, no room, no problem. Sling TV on Oculus Go gives customers an incredibly large screen, high-resolution experience anywhere they get a WiFi connection, without the need to connect to a phone or PC," said Jimshade Chaudhari, vice president of product management at Sling TV, in a statement. "Oculus Go is a real game-changer in giving people a personal home theater experience wherever they are, with its crystal-clear optics and portable design."The Oculus Go features an LCD display that renders at a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 and headphone-free, built-in speakers. Sling TV said its Oculus app uses an interface similar to its Android apps.