LA-based VR platform company Bigscreen is making the transition to hardware with the launch of the Beyond headset. This headset is claimed to be the world’s smallest, being less than an inch at its thinnest and said to weigh six times less than his other VR counterparts. device.
Bigscreen Founder and CEO Darshan Shankar said: “Today’s leading VR headsets are twice as heavy as they were in 2016. We built Beyond because we felt VR was too heavy, bulky and uncomfortable. We have invented new technologies to improve comfort and developed ultra-high-end components such as OLED microdisplays.To provide the best software experience for watching movies on Bigscreen, we have developed the best hardware for Bigscreen Beyond. We had to build a ware.”
The headset measures 24-49.2 mm deep, 143.1 mm long, and 52.4 mm wide (0.9-1.9 x 5.6 x 2 inches) with a tip of 127 g (4.5 oz), which increases to the maximum There is a possibility. 185 g (6.5 oz) according to customer requirements. Either way, it’s significantly smaller and lighter than Meta’s Quest Pro or Sony’s PS VR2, as examples.
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Its two 1-inch micro-OLED displays (2,560 x 2,560 pixels each) offer a combined 5K (5,120 x 2,560) resolution, with 7.2 μm wide pixels, RGB stripe sub-pixels, and “incredible The Fill Factor is reportedly joining forces. Eliminates the so-called screen door effect. Also, users can take advantage of two available refresh rates of 75 Hz or 90 Hz. Constructed of glass, plastic polymers, and film, custom pancake optics produce a 93-degree horizontal, 90-degree vertical field of view, boasting a visual of 28 pixels per degree.
The Beyond has SteamVR tracking built-in, allowing you to know your position and orientation across three dimensions, but users will need to invest in at least one SteamVR base station to unlock the six degrees of freedom. is said to be compatible with hundreds of VR games and apps on Steam via a cabled Windows PC and works with SteamVR controllers and accessories. Users can also do full-body tracking with things like HTC Vive and Tundra trackers.
Interestingly, each headset is custom-built to perfectly match the customer’s face and eye position, thanks to a 3D scan that the user performs with the iPhone XR’s (or later) camera. Android smartphones are not yet supported. This led Bigscreen to create hand-washable custom face cushions to fit specific users with correctly positioned optics, block out light leaks, and evenly distribute weight. can be dispersed. Eyeglass wearers can order optional prescription lenses that are held in place with magnets.
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The headset comes standard with a lightweight strap, which adds an additional 28 g (0.9 oz) to the overall weight, but optionally, for added comfort and a sport on-ear headphone, you can attach the strap to your head. Audio straps are available that cover the top and back of the . .
The Bigscreen Beyond VR headset is now available for pre-order starting at US$999. It includes a 5m (16ft) fiber optic cable and a link box to connect to a computer that boasts at least quad-core processing. and either GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5070 XT (or newer) graphics. The controller is not included in the ticket price.
First shipments to the US only will begin in Q3 2023, followed by Canada and Europe in Q4, followed by Japan, Australia and New Zealand later in the year. There are more videos below.
Introducing Bigscreen Beyond, the World’s Smallest VR Headset
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