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[–] KoalaUnknown@lemmy.world 26 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

$1019

  • +$200 for eyetracking
  • +$50 for orange
  • +$120 for cushion
  • +$129 for speaker
  • +$447 for steam VR base station x3
  • +$89 for eye correction inserts

$2054

This reminds me of another company that recently entered the VR space. πŸ€”

[–] koncertejo@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 weeks ago

Definitely does a lot more than the Vision Pro does though, waaay more useful.

[–] villainy@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Eh. Bigscreen isn't new to this. I think they understand how niche they are.

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yup, they are targeting people deep into the PCVR ecosystem. Index owners are their ideal customers. And now, people who previously purchased an Index and a Beyond, too.

[–] Euphoma@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah thats pretty much the beyond 1 also. I wasn't expecting anything different in pricing. Also you only really need 2 base stations

[–] Dindonmasker@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

That's true! The moohan might not be that expensive for what it is if it ends up being around 2k then! I feel better about waiting for that one. :)

[–] MyOpinion@lemm.ee 8 points 2 weeks ago

Real progress for PCVR.

[–] credo@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Another look: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gbFU6KoEASU

This might be what gets me to finally purchase VR

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'd be interested once it is compatible with Linux.

[–] G0ldenSp00n@lemmy.jacaranda.club 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The first one worked with some kernel patches, there is a Discord server (Linux Adventures in VR) with lots of information about getting various headsets running in Linux.

[–] yonder@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

lvra.gitlab.io is a great source of info for vr on linux. The discord server you mentioned is also bridged to Matrix for those who don't want to use discord.

[–] Anarki_@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do I still need to buy an iPhone to get it?

[–] BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

No they sell a generic facial unit that can work with almost anyone's face now and the IPD of the lenses is configurable, so you don't need a 3D scan of your face

[–] zamithal@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Does it work with glasses?

[–] koncertejo@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think you can order prescription lenses with it. Maybe with the halo strap it might accommodate glasses nicely.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Prescription lenses are available at checkout, yes.

[–] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

You order corrective lens inserts for it

[–] magiccupcake@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Why is the resolution limited at 90hz?

There should be plenty of bandwidth to run 2x2560x2560 at 90hz. That should only be ~28.3gbps, which is less than dp 1.4 max of 32.

And it's less bandwidth than a 4k monitor at 240hz, though that requires DSC.

[–] KoalaUnknown@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

It’s actually recommended to run it at 75hz, it’s a limitation of the screen, not the cable.

[–] darkknight@discuss.online 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If this could be used standalone, I'd be interested. Hell, I might be interested anyways since we have no idea if the valve 2 is coming out anytime.

[–] G0ldenSp00n@lemmy.jacaranda.club 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If you are interested in Valve you might want to wait, rumor is we get at least an announcement very soon. I say this as someone that pre-order a Bigscreen Beyond 2 though, lol.

[–] darkknight@discuss.online 1 points 2 weeks ago

Hasn't this been a rumor for like a year?