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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image = [[file:bigscreen beyond1.jpg|350px]]
|image = [[file:bigscreen beyond5.jpg|350px]]
|VR/AR = [[VR]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[PC-powered VR]]
|Subtype = [[PC-powered VR]]
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|Predecessor =  
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|Successor =  
|Successor = [[Bigscreen Beyond 2]]
|Operating System =  
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|Dimensions = 143.1 x 52.4 x 24 mm
|Dimensions = 143.1 x 52.4 x 24 mm
|Weight = 127 g 155 g
|Weight = 127g (without headstrap), 155g (with headstrap)
|Material = Plastic, foam facial interface
|Material = Plastic, foam facial interface
|Headstrap = Flexible fabric strap
|Headstrap = Flexible fabric strap
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==Overview==
[[Bigscreen Beyond]] is aninnovative and compact [[PC-powered VR|dedicated PC]] [[VR headset]]. It was developed by [[Bigscreen]], a company primarily known for its [[VR software solutions]], and represents their first foray into hardware. The headset is designed with the primary goal of minimizing size while maximizing [[image quality]].
[[Bigscreen Beyond]] is a highly innovative and compact dedicated PC VR headset. It was developed by Bigscreen, a company primarily known for its VR software solutions, and represents their first foray into hardware. The headset is designed with the primary goal of minimizing size while maximizing image quality.


==Design and Features==
==Design and Features==
The Bigscreen Beyond VR headset is notable for its extremely compact design, being significantly smaller and lighter than most other PC VR headsets. It weighs approximately 127g and comes with a custom-fit facepad, made for each customer using a 3D face scan. This custom fit ensures a perfect seal against light leakage and optimal comfort during extended use.
The [[Bigscreen Beyond VR headset]] is notable for its extremely compact design, being significantly smaller and lighter than most other [[PC VR headsets]]. It weighs approximately 127g and comes with a custom-fit [[facepad]], made for each customer using a [[3D face scan]]. This custom fit ensures a perfect seal against [[light leakage]] and optimal comfort during extended use.


===Technical Specifications===
===Technical Specifications===
* Resolution: 2,560 × 2,560 (6.5MP) per eye
*[[Resolution]]: 2,560 × 2,560 ([[6.5MP]]) per eye
* Display: MicroOLED with RGB stripe
*[[Display]]: [[MicroOLED]] with [[RGB stripe]]
* Refresh Rate: 75Hz, 90Hz
*[[Refresh Rate]]: 75Hz, 90Hz
* Field of View: 102° diagonal
*[[Field of View]]: 102° diagonal
* Optical Adjustments: IPD (customized per headset)
*[[Optical]] Adjustments: [[IPD]] (customized per headset)
* Connectors: DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.0
*[[Connector]]s: [[DisplayPort]] 1.4, [[USB]] 3.0
* Tracking: SteamVR Tracking 1.0 or 2.0
*[[Tracking]]: [[SteamVR Tracking]] 1.0 or 2.0
* Weight: 170–185g
* Weight: 170–185g
* Price: $1,000 (basic), $1,580 (with tracking & controllers)
* Price: $1,000 (basic), $1,580 (with tracking & controllers)


==User Experience==
==User Experience==
The Bigscreen Beyond VR headset has been praised for its visual clarity, comfort, and tracking quality. However, there are some concerns regarding the lack of built-in audio and its bright-light performance. The headset also requires a powerful gaming PC and compatible VR accessories, which could add to the total cost of ownership.
The Bigscreen Beyond VR headset has been praised for its visual clarity, comfort, and tracking quality. However, there are some concerns regarding the lack of built-in audio and its bright-light performance. The headset also requires a powerful [[gaming PC]] and compatible [[VR accessories]], which could add to the total cost of ownership.


===Visual Performance===
===Visual Performance===
The headset's microOLED displays provide deep blacks and high resolution, with minimal screen-door effect. Users have noted that the clarity and comfort of the visuals are exceptional. However, there is some glare and 'God Rays' effect in high-contrast scenes, and the clarity decreases at the edges.
The headset's [[microOLED]] displays provide deep blacks and high resolution, with minimal [[screen-door effect]]. Users have noted that the clarity and comfort of the visuals are exceptional. However, there is some glare and '[[God Rays]]' effect in high-contrast scenes, and the clarity decreases at the edges.


===Comfort and Fit===
===Comfort and Fit===
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===Target Audience===
===Target Audience===
The Bigscreen Beyond is best suited for VR enthusiasts and early adopters within the PC VR market who value comfort and visual clarity. It is less recommended for first-time VR users due to the required additional investments and the technical knowledge needed for optimal setup.
The Bigscreen Beyond is best suited for [[VR enthusiasts]] and early adopters within the [[PC VR market]] who value comfort and visual clarity. It is less recommended for first-time VR users due to the required additional investments and the technical knowledge needed for optimal setup.


===Future Developments===
===Future Developments===
Bigscreen has announced updates to the headset's optical components and is working on additional accessories, such as the deluxe audio strap, to enhance the user experience. There is potential for further improvements and additional features in future iterations of the product.
Bigscreen has announced updates to the headset's optical components and is working on additional accessories, such as the deluxe audio strap, to enhance the user experience. There is potential for further improvements and additional features in future iterations of the product.
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