Bigscreen, the virtual social platform company, has entered the VR headset market with a bang. The Beyond, their latest creation, is a PC-only wearable that is both the world’s smallest and lightest VR headset. Weighing in at just 6 ounces with a strap, the Beyond is a game-changer in the VR world.
Compact Design, Immersive Bigscreen Experience
The Beyond may be small, but it packs a punch with its features. The headset includes two 5K 90Hz OLED displays and six-degrees-of-freedom tracking. The three-element pancake optics eliminate the screen door effect and provide a 93-degree horizontal field of view, making for an immersive experience.
Custom Fit for Comfort
Bigscreen has made a few strategic sacrifices to achieve the compact design of the Beyond. The headset is designed to be customized to the user’s face using an iPhone app, and users can even buy custom prescription lenses if they normally wear glasses. The six-degree tracking relies on external SteamVR Base Stations, and built-in headphones are only available with an optional “Audio Strap.” The Beyond plugs into a PC through a link box that supplies both video and power.
VR Compatible with SteamVR
The Beyond supports the SteamVR platform. It also will work with any compatible controllers, including the Vive and Valve’s Index, as well as full-body trackers. However, users will need a bit of compute, with at least a quad-core processor and GeForce RTX 2070- or Radeon RX 5700 XT-class graphics. Controllers are not included in the box.
Pre-Order Bigscreen Beyond Now, Experience Later
The Beyond is available to pre-order now for $999 and will ship to the US in the third quarter of the year, with Canada and Europe receiving their units in the fourth quarter. Australia, New Zealand, and Japan will receive their units at the end of the year, and other countries will receive their units in 2024.
In conclusion, the Beyond is a high-end VR headset that promises to provide an immersive and interactive experience for users. Whether or not the Beyond is a good value may depend on the user’s needs and expectations. That said, for those who meet the criteria, this may be the perfect headset for extended VR sessions. Lastly, you can preorder on their site (link to home page)!