Updated October 14, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Bigscreen vs PlayStation Direct
Bigscreen vs PlayStation Direct: the differences
| Compare |  Bigscreen |  PlayStation Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1,249 | $74 |
| Wireless peripherals | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| 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, AUCovers more | AT, BE, FR, DE, IT, LU, NL, PT, ES, GB, US |
| Battery life | Not confirmed | 30 hours |
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Key differences
- PlayStation Direct scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.5.
- Wireless peripherals: only PlayStation Direct.
- Warranty is higher at Bigscreen: 1 to 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Bigscreen offers Email, Community.
- Support channels: only PlayStation Direct offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at PlayStation Direct: 1994 vs 2014.
- Bigscreen is available in 45 more countries.
- Products: only PlayStation Direct offers Console, Controller, Gaming headset.
- Platforms: only PlayStation Direct offers Mobile, Standalone.
- Markets: only Bigscreen offers CA, BG, HR.
Our verdict on each
Bigscreen
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.
PlayStation Direct
PlayStation Direct is Sony’s US store for PlayStation consoles, games, accessories and licensed merchandise. The US store lists PS5 consoles, controllers, games, limited-edition goods and certified refurbished devices. The store advertises free 30-day returns. Its terms identify Sony Interactive Entertainment America Trading LLC as the seller and include an individual arbitration and class-action-waiver provision with...
Score breakdown
| Area | Bigscreen | PlayStation Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry price of €1,249 sits well above the VR median of €143.52; cost scores 8.1 out of ten. | 8.8Higher |
| Offer | 8.6A single PC headset on pc with a 1 to 2 year warranty; offer scores 8.6 out of ten. | 8.8Higher |
| Trust | 9.2Bigscreen, Inc. is a US maker founded in 2014 with support on email, help centre and community; trust scores 9.2 out of ten. | 9.7Higher |
Choosing between them
Pick Bigscreen if warranty and markets matter most.
Pick PlayStation Direct if cost, trust, and wireless peripherals matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Bigscreen | PlayStation Direct |
|---|---|---|
| VR headsets | 13 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
Sources behind this comparison
Bigscreen
- bigscreenvr.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- store.bigscreenvr.com: 5 facts, checked September 30, 2026
PlayStation Direct
- playstation.com: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- direct.playstation.com: 4 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bigscreen | PlayStation Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Vr headset | Console, Controller, Gaming headset, Vr headsetCovers more |
| Platforms | Pc | Pc, Mobile, StandaloneCovers more |
| Legal entity | Bigscreen, Inc. | Sony Interactive Entertainment America Trading LLC d/b/a PlayStation Direct |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2014 | 1994Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Help centre, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bigscreen | PlayStation Direct | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsabove the median | 1 yearat the median | 1 |
| Battery life | Not confirmed | 30 hoursbelow the median | 50 hours |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bigscreen
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.
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.
PlayStation Direct
Pros
- The store combines consoles, games, accessories and licensed merchandise.
- Certified refurbished consoles and controllers are listed.
- The US store advertises free 30-day returns.
Cons
- The service terms include individual arbitration and a class-action waiver with an opt-out process.
Who each suits
Bigscreen
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.
PlayStation Direct
Who it suits
- US customers buying PlayStation products directly from the official store.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers outside the US store or seeking an item that is not currently listed.
Country by country
| Country | Bigscreen | PlayStation Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
8 of 46 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Bigscreen
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.
PlayStation Direct
Is this the US PlayStation Direct store?+
Yes. This is the US PlayStation Direct storefront.