Bigscreen Announces the Beyond 2 VR Headset

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBQzViR4xU4

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KoalaUnknown@lemmy.world · 27 pts · 1y (5 replies)

$1019

  • +$200 for eyetracking
  • +$50 for orange
  • +$120 for cushion
  • +$129 for speaker
  • +$447 for steam VR base station x3
  • +$89 for eye correction inserts

$2054

This reminds me of another company that recently entered the VR space. 🤔

koncertejo@lemmy.ml · 10 pts · 1y

Definitely does a lot more than the Vision Pro does though, waaay more useful.

villainy@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Eh. Bigscreen isn't new to this. I think they understand how niche they are.

paraphrand@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 1y

Yup, they are targeting people deep into the PCVR ecosystem. Index owners are their ideal customers. And now, people who previously purchased an Index and a Beyond, too.

Euphoma@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 1y

Yeah thats pretty much the beyond 1 also. I wasn't expecting anything different in pricing. Also you only really need 2 base stations

Dindonmasker@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y

That's true! The moohan might not be that expensive for what it is if it ends up being around 2k then! I feel better about waiting for that one. :)

MyOpinion@lemm.ee · 8 pts · 1y

Real progress for PCVR.

credo@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 1y

Another look: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gbFU6KoEASU

This might be what gets me to finally purchase VR

Dremor@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y (2 replies)

I'd be interested once it is compatible with Linux.

G0ldenSp00n@lemmy.jacaranda.club · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

The first one worked with some kernel patches, there is a Discord server (Linux Adventures in VR) with lots of information about getting various headsets running in Linux.

yonder@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y

lvra.gitlab.io is a great source of info for vr on linux. The discord server you mentioned is also bridged to Matrix for those who don't want to use discord.

magiccupcake@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Why is the resolution limited at 90hz?

There should be plenty of bandwidth to run 2x2560x2560 at 90hz. That should only be ~28.3gbps, which is less than dp 1.4 max of 32.

And it's less bandwidth than a 4k monitor at 240hz, though that requires DSC.

KoalaUnknown@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y

It’s actually recommended to run it at 75hz, it’s a limitation of the screen, not the cable.

MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y
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Anarki_@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Do I still need to buy an iPhone to get it?

BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y

No they sell a generic facial unit that can work with almost anyone's face now and the IPD of the lenses is configurable, so you don't need a 3D scan of your face

zamithal@programming.dev · 3 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Does it work with glasses?

koncertejo@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I think you can order prescription lenses with it. Maybe with the halo strap it might accommodate glasses nicely.

Dremor@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Prescription lenses are available at checkout, yes.

Blaster_M@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y

You order corrective lens inserts for it

darkknight@discuss.online · 0 pts · 1y (2 replies)

If this could be used standalone, I'd be interested. Hell, I might be interested anyways since we have no idea if the valve 2 is coming out anytime.

G0ldenSp00n@lemmy.jacaranda.club · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

If you are interested in Valve you might want to wait, rumor is we get at least an announcement very soon. I say this as someone that pre-order a Bigscreen Beyond 2 though, lol.

darkknight@discuss.online · 1 pts · 1y

Hasn't this been a rumor for like a year?