Bigscreen Beyond Update: Improved Field of View, IPD and Optical Performance
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Over the past few years, we have been continuously investing in research &
development in VR optics for current and next-generation VR devices. Thanks to improvements to our optical elements, coatings, canting, and manufacturing processes, we are excited to announce several key optics breakthroughs that have improved field of view (FOV) and optical performance.
The new technology has been successfully implemented in production, and Beyond remains on track for a Q3 ship date for the first wave of customers in the United States. Every Beyond customer will receive the following improvements, including people who preordered in the past few months. Let’s get into the details.
Improved field of view, up to 102°
Field of view (FOV) has been increased to 102°, approximately 10° larger than before.
These improvements do not come at the expense of angular resolution (PPD) or stereo overlap. Bigscreen Beyond has stereo overlap equivalent to the Valve Index. All customers will receive improved field of view except those with a 70mm-72mm IPD due to physical size limitations.
Improved sweet spot, glare, and optical performance with 32 PPD
Various optical characteristics such as clarity and sweet spot have improved. Lens artifacts such as glare have been reduced as well. Pixels per degree is now officially 32 PPD.
Increased IPD range, 55mm to 72mm
It’s important to use VR headsets set to the correct interpupillary distance (the distance between a user’s eyes). When using VR at the wrong IPD, users can get headaches and the VR image may appear blurry.
Today, we’ve made Beyond accessible to more customers by creating new IPD sizes, now available in 18 different IPD sizes from 55mm to 72mm.
The optical design has a large eye box that allows users to comfortably use the headset even if the headset is not their exact IPD. Bigscreen Beyond accommodates people with a physical IPD of 53mm to 74mm to comfortably use the headset.
New financing options
To make Bigscreen Beyond more accessible to customers, we’re excited to
announce a new financing program in partnership with Affirm.
Customers in the United States can now preorder a $999 Bigscreen Beyond
starting at $32.23/month for 36 months*.
Pre-order now
As preorders are expected to deliver in Q3 2023 (United States) or Q4 2023
(Worldwide), please note that monthly installment payments may be due before
you receive your Bigscreen Beyond.
Customers that opt to finance their purchase can choose to pay in installments
over a 6 month, 18 month, or 36 month period. Customers can choose financing
options from Shop Pay Installments and Affirm during checkout.
*Rates from 0 36% APR. For example, a $999 Bigscreen Beyond might cost $32.23/mo over 36 months at
10% APR. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these
lending partners: http://affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down
payment may be required. CA residents: Loans by Affirm Loan Services, LLC are made or arranged pursuant
to a California Finance Lender license. For licenses and disclosures, including information for see
affirm.com/licenses.