Just yesterday, Bigscreen opened up pre-orders for its upcoming Beyond 2 PC VR headset, which boasts a notable enhancement in field-of-view and visual clarity, thanks in part to its innovative pancake lens design. The response was overwhelming: within the first 10 hours, Beyond 2’s sales had already surpassed those of its predecessor by a significant margin.
Bigscreen kept fans updated on the impressive sales figures with a series of posts on X, documenting the enthusiasm from PC VR aficionados. “In the first 25 minutes alone, Beyond 2 managed to outsell what Beyond 1 did on its entire launch day. Within an hour, we had already doubled first-day sales for Beyond 1,” a spokesperson for Bigscreen announced early yesterday.
As the hours ticked on, more information emerged highlighting the success of both Beyond 2 and its eye-tracking variant, Beyond 2e. The most striking revelation was that, “Within 10 hours of launch, Beyond 2 sales had eclipsed what Beyond 1 achieved in its first four months.”
Now, Beyond 2 and 2e orders are slated for delivery in June 2025, having swiftly depleted the initial batches intended for April and May shipping.
So, what’s driving all the excitement around Beyond 2? While a detailed breakdown of its specs is available, much of the allure seems to stem from Bigscreen’s smooth upgrade path. Owners of Beyond 1 can snag the new device at a discount—$849 for Beyond 2 and $1049 for the Beyond 2e. Plus, it’s compatible with most Beyond 1 accessories, including the bespoke facial interface used with the previous model.
On top of that, Beyond 2 introduces a cutting-edge pancake lens design that incorporates a wider 116-degree diagonal FOV, an adaptable IPD mechanism, and a lightweight build at just 107 grams. The 2e model goes a step further by integrating AI-driven eye-tracking technology. Even though it retains the dual 1-inch 2,560 × 2,560 micro-OLED displays from the original Beyond, the new lens delivers superior clarity and FOV.
For those interested, the Beyond 2 and 2e are available at prices of $1,019 and $1,219, respectively, with discounts applicable for previous Beyond 1 users. An added bonus is the introduction of a new halo-style mount and a Lightblocker facial interface, both scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2025.
All these options can be explored and purchased through the Bigscreen website, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of VR headsets.
