Bigscreen Beyond Includes Audio Strap for Black Friday Sale

Bigscreen Beyond is a sleek, lightweight VR headset designed for those who enjoy extended VR gaming sessions in comfort. If you’re into PC-based virtual reality, this headset aims to bring an experience that’s both immersive and easy on the face, thanks to its ultra-compact design.

Retailing at $1000, with a financing option starting at $32 a month, the Beyond headset doesn’t include positional tracking or controllers right out of the box. It leverages the SteamVR tracking system, meaning you’ll need at least one base station, but having two is preferable. Additionally, you’ll have to supply your own input devices, like the Valve Index controllers, to dive fully into your VR adventures.

The headset itself comes with a basic cloth strap and no integrated audio solution. There’s not even a headphone jack, though it does sport a USB-C port that can accommodate audio devices. For those looking to enhance their experience further, Bigscreen offers an Audio Strap accessory for $130, which not only adds sound but also boosts comfort.

In our review of the Beyond, we highlighted its exceptionally compact size and how comfortable it feels, allowing for hours of play without the usual discomfort many other headsets cause. On the downside, though, we noticed that the lenses, in their quest for minimalism, introduce some distracting reflections and blurriness. Despite these setbacks, Beyond sets the stage for a new generation of headsets designed with user comfort in mind, paving the way for others to follow suit.