Bigscreen review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Bigscreen makes a single PC VR headset for people who sit at a desk and are happy with a cabled setup. The entry price of €1,249 runs well above the VR headset median, and the 1 to 2 year warranty is the reason to stretch to it.
Key facts
- Best for
- PC VR gaming with a cabled headset and a 1 to 2 year warranty.
- Price from
- €1,249 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Wireless peripherals
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 1 to 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, CA, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, NL, LV, LT, LU, MT, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, CN, HK, JP, MY, SG, KR, TW, IL, QA, SA, AE, NZ, AU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Bigscreen, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2014 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Vr headset
- Platforms
- Pc
- Official website
- bigscreenvr.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years beats the VR headset ranking median of 1 at the upper end of the range.
- Platforms list pc, which keeps the setup simple, and PC is the platform for 100% of brands in the ranking.
- You buy from Bigscreen, Inc. directly, so terms, warranty and support all sit with the same company.
- Availability is wide, since the hardware terms cover US, CA and AT.
Cons
- Wireless is listed as no, so the headset needs a cable back to the computer, while 80% of brands in the ranking are wireless.
- Entry price of €1,249 places Bigscreen at 45 of 47 brands on price from, well above the VR median of €143.52.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, where 50% of brands in the ranking also offer a phone line.
Who it suits
- PC owners at a desk who are content with a cabled headset and a cable route to the machine.
- Buyers who treat warranty length as part of the value and will pay €1,249 to keep the headset for a few years.
- Shoppers in the US or another market on the hardware terms list, who are happy to deal with the maker through email, help centre and community.
Who should look elsewhere
- Console and handheld players: Scan lists console, handheld and controller, so a headset can sit in one order alongside consoles, handhelds and controllers.
- Shoppers on a budget: ALTERNATE lists console, handheld and controller, so a headset can be weighed against cheaper gaming gear in the same basket.
- Buyers who prefer one VR and gaming shop: XRshop lists vr headset, controller and gaming headset, pairing VR with controllers and gaming headsets.
Core features
Bigscreen's headset is built as a cabled PC device rather than a wireless one. Wireless is listed as no, so the display needs a cable run back to the computer you play on, which suits a desk setup more than a living room one. Across the VR headset ranking, 80% of brands are wireless, so a cabled headset is the minority choice and worth planning for before the box arrives. Warranty is where the offer strengthens: cover runs 1 to 2 years against a ranking median of 1, so the upper end of Bigscreen's range passes the field while the lower end only matches it.
The company behind it
Bigscreen is Bigscreen, Inc., a company founded in 2014 and headquartered in the US. It is a specialist: vr headset lists a single category, the vr-headset, so the range stays narrow rather than spreading into controllers or audio gear. Buying means dealing with the maker itself, so terms, warranty and support all come from one place. Support runs on email, help centre and community, so help arrives by email, through the help centre or via the community. That channel mix is the practical difference from a generalist retailer, where a headset shares a shelf with a much longer product list.
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Where Bigscreen is available
- Available
- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bigscreen VR headset cost?+
The headset lists at €1,249 as its entry price. That places Bigscreen at 45 of 47 brands on price from, and well above the VR headset median of €143.52. It is a hardware price paid at purchase, not a recurring plan.
Is the Bigscreen headset wireless?+
No. Wireless is listed as no, so the headset runs a cable back to the computer and works on pc only. In the wider VR ranking, 80% of brands are wireless, so a cabled headset is the less common setup and needs a planned cable route.
What warranty comes with the headset?+
Cover runs 1 to 2 years under the hardware terms. The VR ranking median is 1, so the upper end of that range passes the field while the lower end sits level with it. It is one of the clearer reasons to pay more for this headset.
Which platforms does Bigscreen support?+
Platforms are listed as pc, so a PC is the only target and the range covers no console or standalone model. PC is also the dominant platform in the wider VR ranking, where 100% of brands list it.
Who is behind the Bigscreen headset?+
The company is Bigscreen, Inc., headquartered in the US and founded in 2014. It is a specialist maker: vr headset lists a vr-headset and nothing else, so the catalogue stays narrow around one product category.
Is the headset sold in my country?+
Bigscreen sells into US, CA and AT under its hardware terms, and the company sits in the US. Questions go through email, help centre and community.
How do I get help from Bigscreen?+
Support channels are listed as email, help centre and community, so you reach the company by email, through its help centre or via the community. For comparison, 50% of brands in the VR ranking also list a phone line.
How does Bigscreen compare with VR shops such as Scan or XRshop?+
Scan lists console, handheld and controller and XRshop lists vr headset, controller and gaming headset, so both mix a vr-headset with other gear. Bigscreen lists vr headset alone, which keeps the range narrow but sends you elsewhere for controllers or a second headset.
Sources
- bigscreenvr.com/about checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“Bigscreen was founded in 2014 by CEO Darshan Shankar”
- bigscreenvr.com/hardwareterms checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Warranty
“For pre-orders, we support and ship to the following regions as of 12-05-2026 (DD-MM-YYYY) ... The United States and Canada ... In the rest of the world: New Zealand and Australia.”
- bigscreenvr.com/press checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“Bigscreen, the Bigscreen wordmark, and Beyond are trademarks of Bigscreen, Inc.”
- store.bigscreenvr.com/products/bigscreen-beyond-2 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Platforms, Price from, Products, Support channels, Wireless peripherals
“Beyond 2 is driven entirely by a Windows PC: there is no standalone mode, no phone or console support”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.