Alright, so here’s the thing: Bigscreen just pulled the curtain on this new VRChat Edition headset, part of their Beyond 2e lineup, which—let’s be honest—sounds like a dream come true for VRChat junkies. It’s not just a tweak of the regular Beyond 2, which they’ve already started shipping, but this one’s like a slight twist meant for those hardcore VR social explorers.
So, yeah, it’s kinda funny. Beyond 2e just hit the shelves, and now we’re already talking about this new VRChat variant. They’re planning to ship these babies out around September 2025, if all goes according to plan. Who knows, right?
Spec-wise, don’t expect earth-shattering changes. It’s pretty much a clone of the standard Beyond 2e, so we’re still looking at those nifty eye-tracking sensors and the 2,560 × 2,560 micro-OLED screens. And man, this gizmo is light—just 107 grams. That’s like… not much. With those wide pancake lenses, you’re getting an epic 116° diagonal FOV. Cool stuff, really.
Now, here’s where it gets spicy: the VRChat Edition sports this translucent Atomic Purple shell. It’s the same shade that your ’90s Game Boy had, remember? And the packaging? Oh! Hand-drawn artwork. Not that I buy gadgets for their boxes, but hey, nice touch.
Fork over $1,269 for this experience, so about $50 more than the usual deal. Worth it? Maybe. Possibly. Depends on your love for VRChat’s funky universe.
Oh, and quick heads-up! You need a VR-ready PC setup. If yours isn’t up to snuff, well, your new headset will just be a purple paperweight. Don’t forget the SteamVR gear, controllers, and maybe some trackers if you’re into full-body movement antics in VRChat.
For those itching for VR swag, here’s another carrot: buyers snag neat VRChat digital goodies—stickers and badges. Pretty cute way to flaunt your new headset in the virtual realm. Bigscreen, cheeky as ever, hints at tossing in some rare giveaways down the line. What those are? Beats me.
And if you’re already in line with a preorder and this hits you right in the want button, just ping Bigscreen’s support. They’ll upgrade your order to this new VRChat thing—sounds like they’re pretty chill about it.
While you wait, why not delve into this hour-long chat with Bigscreen’s head honcho Darshan Shankar and VRChat’s community guru Tupper? Could be enlightening, or just, you know, something to pass the time until your shiny headset lands in September—or whenever, really.
