Gotta say, diving into this topic today feels like trying to untangle Christmas lights—you know it needs doing, but oh boy, where to start. So, here’s the deal with Bigscreen. They’ve finally started shipping their Beyond 2 VR headsets. Yeah, there were delays—classic move, right? Because who would’ve thought making these things on a planet where everything seems to slow down would be easy?
First, they said “Hey, we’re shipping,” but if you had a crystal ball, you’d see orders kinda crawling through August. Maybe September too. It’s like waiting for a bus in the rain, holding a bag of groceries, wondering why you decided to wear sandals. And those new folks ordering now? They’ll probably see their gear between August and September too, aiming to clear the cables by late September. Clearing backlogs is the modern-day equivalent of moving mountains.
Two flavors on the menu: Beyond 2 and the fancier Beyond 2e (eye-tracking, for those who like their tech to watch them back). Fork over $1,019 for the former, and $1,219 for the latter. You might as well be buying a decent used car. Direct orders only, so they’ll know your name—talk about personal touch.
The buzz—like bees but without the sting—was massive when pre-orders kicked off in March. Picture this: first 24 hours, they sold more than they had in the first four months of the original Beyond. Like, what were people drinking that day? In the following 11 days, they sold more than all of the first year’s sales of Beyond 1. Definitely a “hold my beer” moment. Busy bees at the LA factory ramped up production, even hiring new folks because, apparently, success means work. Who’d have guessed?
Custom-Fit Cushions ordered by May 7th should start showing up by mid-August. Then there’s the Halo Mount—sounds like something from space—all set to ship late September or October thanks to some hiccups in the supply chain (or maybe the chains were just too short?).
Oh, quick shout to those poor souls waiting for Beyond 1 who haven’t seen it yet—they’re getting bumped up to Beyond 2 at no extra cost. First in line, it pays to wait/stumble upon some good luck it seems. They’ll get those shiny new units by July 25th, like an early Christmas miracle.
And here’s a kicker: despite the US tariffs on goods from China, the price isn’t jumping. No sneaky hikes. This VR headset won’t make you choose between paying rent and playing the latest VR game.
All in all, Bigscreen seems to be dancing on that fine line between ambitious and reality-bitten. Now, where did I put that list of things to do…
