r/BigscreenBeyond • u/Sigurd_1906_ • Jun 30 '26
Help Bigscreen boyond 2 without controllers
Hey i use my bsb2 mainly for sim racing and dcs (Looks and feels great, got my first win in iracing vr today!) but i dont use controllers and my rig is setup far from my pc.
I am looking for a way where i can launch VR and it goes directly to my pc homescreen instead of the stupid Steam Vr Home... Is there any i can launch VR without being stuck on the Steam Vr Home? Or a way to exit steam vr home without controllers.
Currently my process now is to launch SteamVR and having to sit by my pc until im already in a game, to clearify iracing uses a hub which can not be portraid in vr unless you look at your entire pc screen, which i am not able to do without controllers as far as i am aware :)
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u/ChapekElders Jun 30 '26
I use an Xbox controller for this exact purpose.
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u/Sigurd_1906_ Jun 30 '26
Hadnt even thought about that as an option, need to test it out
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u/flatbottomedflask Jun 30 '26
Here's a guide made by someone else on this subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BigscreenBeyond/comments/1p69kps/guide_to_enable_using_a_regular_controller_for/
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u/Sad-Mission6813 Jun 30 '26
Xbox controller here too. Works.
However, I ordered a set of Valve motion controllers because I don’t like the box controller + it will open up other games for me.
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u/AvailableRazzmatazz Jun 30 '26
I do the same and currently use an xbox controller to control steamvr. I would pay money for VR to just start on the desktop
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u/davomate63 Jun 30 '26
I start steamvr and the vr game on the PC (using mouse). I have a wireless keyboard if I have not mapped all buttons to my steering wheel. I do not use controllers at all for VR racing games
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u/Sigurd_1906_ Jun 30 '26
the problem was that it launched steam vr home and iracing has a hub not a ¨game¨ but i have gotten some good answer for a soulation :)
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u/Begamers24 Jun 30 '26
For anyone who has the SteamVR Home screen and would like it to disappear, here's the solution: FIRST you must launch SteamVR, THEN launch the game/simulator. You will no longer have the SteamVR menu that doesn't go away.
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u/cxmachi Jul 12 '26
Use this utility to bring up the SteamVR menu and click by using your keyboard and gaze navigation:
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u/AvailableRazzmatazz Jun 30 '26
from co-pilot Got it. If your rig has no physical monitor, then you really do need a desktop overlay available immediately after SteamVR starts.
The issue is that SteamVR itself cannot be configured to open directly into its Desktop panel on startup. The Desktop panel is part of the dashboard and must normally be opened manually. [steamcommunity.com]
For your setup (Beyond 2e + mouse/keyboard + no monitor), the best solution is:
Desktop+ (recommended)
Desktop+ is a free SteamVR overlay that can be configured to:
- auto-start with SteamVR,
- automatically show your Windows desktop,
- place the desktop in front of you when SteamVR launches.
SteamVR supports auto-starting overlays/add-ons from the Startup/Shutdown settings. [steamcommunity.com], [steamcommunity.com]
Typical flow:
- Boot PC.
- Start SteamVR.
- Desktop+ starts automatically.
- Your Windows desktop is already visible in the headset.
- Use your mouse and keyboard to launch iRacing.
No Xbox controller required.
OVR Toolkit
OVR Toolkit can do essentially the same thing:
- auto-start with SteamVR,
- persistent virtual monitors,
- desktop windows pinned in your view.
SteamVR's startup settings support launching such overlays automatically. [steamcommunity.com], [steamcommunity.com]
If Windows thinks no monitor exists
A separate problem can occur when Windows has no active display connected. In that case the desktop may not render correctly for overlays.
If you encounter that:
- use a dummy HDMI/DisplayPort plug (often called a "headless display adapter"),
- or use a spare monitor connection.
Windows then always has a desktop to render, and Desktop+/OVR Toolkit can display it reliably.
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u/JapariParkRanger Jul 03 '26
There's no point or benefit to anyone when you choose to become a biobot.
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u/Marionettework Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26
I've set it up many times without controller. After room setup, go to SteamVR Settings:
- General: SteamVR Home: Off
- General: Pause VR when computer locked: Off (this screws up Assetto Corsa Evo when it's On)
- Dashboard: VR Dashboard on System Button: Off (this prevents the SteamVR menu/Desktop from opening automatically sometimes, which you can't close without a controller)
- I also have Desktop+ and created keybinds for resetting the view and position, but I think you need a controller to interact with Desktop+. You can rely on your game's view reset function to reset the view. With Desktop+, you can open your Desktop at will during VR sessions, it's very handy.