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Bigscreen vs BritBox

Bigscreen logo

Bigscreen

AR VR

Watch movies and hang out in VR

From
$1019/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BritBox logo

BritBox

Entertainment

British television and entertainment

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bigscreen accessory pricing not published separately; BritBox britBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)
  • They diverge on capability: Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, BritBox covers British content.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigscreen and BritBox actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigscreen and BritBox differ
AttributeBigscreenBritBox
Starting price$1019/one-time$6.99/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsVr, Pc, Quest, PsvrWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku
CategoryAR VREntertainment
Founded20142017

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bigscreen

  • Virtual theaters
  • Social viewing
  • Desktop streaming
  • 3D movies
  • Pluto TV
  • Paramount+
  • Desktop apps
  • Vr support

Only in BritBox

  • British content
  • Dramas
  • Comedies
  • Documentaries
  • Exclusive content
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bigscreen

  • VR Gamingnot BritBox
  • AR Marketingnot BritBox
  • Virtual Trainingnot BritBox
  • 3D Visualizationnot BritBox
  • Immersive Experiencesnot BritBox

BritBox

  • British content streamingnot Bigscreen
  • Drama watchingnot Bigscreen

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bigscreen

  • Accessory pricing not published separately
  • Custom-fit cushion via face scan cost not specified
  • Shipping costs vary by international destination

BritBox

  • BritBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigscreen

$1019/one-time
  • Beyond 2$1019/one-time
    • 5m Fiber Optic Cable
    • Soft Strap
    • Link Box
  • Beyond 2e$1219/one-time
    • Beyond 2 features plus
    • Eye tracking capability
    • 1-year warranty (2 years in EU)

BritBox

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • 4 devices

Which should you pick?

Choose Bigscreen if

  • You need virtual theaters.
  • You work on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr.
  • You also want social viewing.
Bigscreen review

Choose BritBox if

  • You need british content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
  • You also want dramas.
BritBox review

Questions people ask

Is Bigscreen or BritBox better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigscreen starts at $1019/one-time and BritBox at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigscreen or BritBox?
Bigscreen starts at $1019/one-time and BritBox at $6.99/month.
Does Bigscreen or BritBox run on more platforms?
Bigscreen runs on Vr, Pc, Quest, Psvr. BritBox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
What is Bigscreen best used for?
Bigscreen is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what BritBox is typically brought in for.
What can Bigscreen do that BritBox cannot?
Bigscreen covers Virtual theaters, Social viewing, Desktop streaming, 3D movies. BritBox covers British content, Dramas, Comedies, Documentaries.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bigscreen: How much does Bigscreen Beyond 2 cost?

Bigscreen Beyond 2 starts at $1019 one-time purchase. Beyond 2e with eyetracking capability starts at $1219. Both ship in 1-3 days and include a 5m fiber optic cable, soft strap, and link box with a 1-year warranty (2 years in EU).

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Bigscreen: What's Bigscreen's return policy?

Bigscreen offers a 14-day return policy for both Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e models. International customers cover return shipping costs for items sent back outside the home country.

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Bigscreen: What warranty does Bigscreen provide?

Both Beyond 2 and Beyond 2e include a 1-year limited warranty. European customers receive a 2-year warranty to comply with EU consumer protection requirements.

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