Announcing the Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition!
At VRChat, we recognize that our players range from the casual to the hardcore, from the “toe-dip” to the “full dive.” The time that you spend exploring the virtual universe of VRChat that the community has built is best spent if you maximize immersion and ensure your own comfort for hours on end.
PC-connected VR headsets are the pinnacle of fidelity and performance when it comes to VR technology. When you want to experience everything that the virtual universe has to offer, we’ve learned that PC-connected headsets are the way to go. From high precision full-body tracking, detailed expressive avatars, high-fidelity worlds, and maximizing your time in VR, PC-connected VR offers the best of all worlds.
At VRChat, we enjoy the benefits of having a team that spends a ton of time using the thing they make. As you might imagine, that means that we’ve got just a little experience when it comes to VR hardware.
So, when the Beyond 1 was announced and launched, our team immediately saw its potential. Many of us bought it right away. We've been using the headsets every day since, for hours on end. We regularly use it for our streams, our video production, and more. Its compact size and advanced tech really impressed us. But what really blew us away – even more than the hardware – was how well the Bigscreen team naturally understood and connected with both our vision and, most importantly, how the VR community actually uses the hardware.
We were eagerly awaiting the next iteration, just like you.
Our wait is over, and we get to play a part.
That’s right — we've partnered with Bigscreen to introduce the exclusive Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition!
A Lightweight PCVR Headset for VRChat Users
The Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition boasts several enhancements designed specifically for the VRChat community:
VRChat-themed “Atomic Purple” Exclusive Cover Shell - A cute throwback to the beloved tech of old, the vibrant Atomic Purple shell channels light and seems to shift colors before your eyes. Also, you can see through it, which is always the correct choice for things with cool stuff inside.
Eyetracking - Precise, performant, expressive, compact, trained on your eyes, and barely a gram and a half. how?????
Choose between the Halo Strap with Universal-Fit Lightseal or the Custom-Fit Cushion. Your choice, your headset.
Several unique VRChat bonuses designed in collaboration with Bigscreen, including:
An exclusive Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition custom box. Open the portal to find your headset, or just admire the very cute VRCat on the side.
An exclusive Bigscreen Beyond 2 Badge. Show off your headset of choice right on your profile.
An exclusive Bigscreen Beyond 2 Sticker. Sticker up the walls of your favorite world with the Beyond.
An exclusive Bigscreen Beyond 2 In-App Item. Summon a Bigscreen Beyond into the world, no matter where you are! What does it do? Who knows! (we’re still workin’ on it, hit us up with ideas)
With the Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition, you get the world’s lightest VR headset, high-performance precision eyetracking, and access to a unique, distinctive Atomic Purple faceplate, not available anywhere else.
To kick off our collaboration, Bigscreen invited us to come to their offices and talk about the Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition. We sent Tupper, and as expected, they managed to yap for over an hour about VR hardware and the VR industry. Take a look!
Preorder the Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition here.
Already placed your order? No worries, Bigscreen has got you. You can swap out your order to the Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition by emailing support@bigscreenvr.com.
A Headset Designed for PCVR Enthusiasts
The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is a cutting-edge PCVR headset, meticulously crafted for minimal weight and peak performance in VRChat (and maybe some other apps and games, sometimes)
The Lightest Premium VR Headset, Ever: Enjoy extended VRChat sessions in comfort. At 107 grams, the Bigscreen Beyond 2 is the lightest VR headset available without compromising on optics, audio quality, or tracking.
Incredible, Next-Gen Optics: With ultra-high resolution micro-OLED displays viewed through next-generation pancake optics, the Bigscreen Beyond 2 boasts a 116 degree diagonal FOV – meeting or exceeding other headsets without compromising on weight.
Native Compatibility with SteamVR and Lighthouse: The Bigscreen Beyond 2 works with your existing Lighthouse SteamVR setup, and seamlessly integrates with your Base Stations, Vive Trackers, Tundra Trackers, Index Controllers, or whatever Lighthouse devices you’ve already got on hand.
Custom-Fit For You: A tailored facial interface ensures hours of exploration in comfort — or, use the halo mount to keep the headset in place without touching your face.
Versatile Mounting: Choose between the Soft Strap (included) , Audio Strap, or Halo Mount options for your perfect fit.
Adjustable IPD: Fine-tune your headset’s interpupillary distance (IPD) to perfectly match you – or, adjust it so you can show your friends the magic of Beyond.
Pinpoint Eye Tracking: Unlock a new level of expressive communication and presence with eye tracking, fully compatible with VRChat through OSC, through community-created applications, or even create your own. Now, your friends will know when you’re giving them the side-eye.
Crystal-Clear Visuals: Experience VRChat world and avatars with stunning edge-to-edge clarity and incredible contrast ratios. Go try out Audio Orbs, trust me.
Studio-Grade Audio: Communicate with exceptional clarity through the premium microphone array, exceeding the quality of most commercially-available microphones.
The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is designed and engineered to set the bar for immersion and social connection within VRChat. As the lightest VR headset on the market, the Bigscreen Beyond 2’s custom-fit facial interface and adjustable IPD ensures that your experience is perfect for you.
With the Beyond Halo strap and Universal Light Blocker, you can keep everything off your face while enjoying maximum immersion — no face scan necessary. Combined with the Beyond 2e’s adjustable IPD, the Halo Strap makes the Beyond sharable with ease.
With the Bigscreen Beyond 2’s adjustable IPD, you can fine-tune your headset to your unique needs — or let a friend try out the most immersive VRChat experience available.
With the Beyond 2’s greatly improved pancake optics, you can experience edge-to-edge clarity from the vibrant, high-contrast micro-OLED screens at a full 116 degrees of diagonal FOV. Mounted right beside the world-class optics are the fully integrated eye trackers, built directly into the Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition.
The Bigscreen Beyond 2e utilizes a novel AI-powered eye tracking solution, training on your eyes and utilizing your GPU to track your pupils and translate that movement onto your VRChat avatar.
The Beyond 2’s studio-quality microphone array pairs perfectly with the Bigscreen Beyond Audio Strap (sold separately), providing a comfortable, high quality audio experience all while ensuring that you sound crisp and clear to your friends in VRChat.
Bigscreen’s proven track record in enthusiast social VR spans across hardware and software, and their efforts set the bar for PCVR headsets. We at VRChat are excited to partner with our friends at Bigscreen!
*The Bigscreen Beyond headsets require Lighthouse 2.0 Base stations, and are compatible with SteamVR controllers like Valve Index and HTC Vive controllers. The Bigscreen Beyond does not come with controllers.
