Pimax Crystal light

[Eagler]

Support said they are getting calls about it..

My issue has been resolved this morning 

Last night I used the laptop and quest2 and had a very enjoyable vr ah experience 

Eagler

[Randy1]

Eagler when using the Crystal light in passthrough can you see the keyboard key letters?  Can you ssee around the nose piece to type?

[Eagler]

Howdy Randy1

I cannot make out the keys in pass-through mode..

If you lift the headset up a bit you can see around the nose piece..

I have everything I need programmed into the hotas and use the vr keyboard to hunt and peck anything on 200..

Eagler

[Randy1]

Thank you Eagler. 

[Eagler]

Use code EmailCrystal for $200 off pimax headsets until July 16th..

https://pimax.com/products/pimax-crystal-super?bg_ref=7Pmtg2vzUg&utm_source=Pimax+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ac8ee01f5b-How+Good+of+a+PC+Do+I+Need+to+Run+DCS+in+VR_COPY_0&utm_term=0_-1bf68ce23d-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28How+Good+of+a+PC+Do+I+Need+to+Run+DCS+in+VR_COPY_0%29&mc_cid=ac8ee01f5b&mc_eid=de5f6cfd03

Eagler

[AKIron]

I'm late to the party but regarding the G2, Microsoft broke it when they discontinued Windows Mixed Reality. There is a third party workaround however. Brother has a Pimax and G2. I got the G2 working on his spare machine via the third party workaround.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3824490/Oasis_Driver_for_Windows_Mixed_Reality/

[ntrudr]

Do you have to run steam to run AH in VR?  I would prefer not to install steam as I also play MSFS 2024 and it runs better without Steam installed.  Without steam I cannot get AH to switch to VR mode.

[The Fugitive]

Do you have to run steam to run AH in VR?  I would prefer not to install steam as I also play MSFS 2024 and it runs better without Steam installed.  Without steam I cannot get AH to switch to VR mode.

No, the stand alone game runs it fine as long as you run the DX11 version which comes as the default start file.

[Spikes]

How does the pricing work on the Pimax site? I see that the Light is "599-899" and the Super is "799-1,599" but when I click in, it's just 899 (Light) and 1,599 (Super, $200 off). I assume the cheaper pricing is just from days past but they still list it like that for some reason?

[Eagler]

Pimax prices are whatever they are on their sites .. they bounce around with specials and bundles all the time..

Got this in an email this morning..

Congratulations! You're now eligible for the special rewards, including:

Crystal Light: An $80 discount.
Crystal Super QLED Option A: $80 discount.
Crystal Super QLED Option B: The exclusive benefit of free prescription lenses (worth $159) & DMAS earphones (worth $99).
Thanks again for being part of the VR community and for taking the next step toward a clearer, more immersive experience.

Next Steps to Redeem Your Discount:
Visit the Pimax Store and add Crystal Light or Crystal Super QLED (50PPD / 57PPD / Ultrawide)to your cart.

At checkout, enter your exclusive discount code or simply click the button below.
Crystal Light $80 discount: BZSJFL-BSD
Crystal Super QLED $80 discount: PCVR10
Crystal Super QLED DMAS & Lens: SUPER_UPGRADE..

Eagler

[Spikes]

Interesting, thank you. I'd probably be looking at the Light, I just don't use VR nearly enough to justify the Super's cost.

I got a Pimax gift card so looking to maybe upgrade. Coming from a Quest 2, there are a few major differences aside from specs. I see the way the Pimax is I won't be able to wear a headset over top of it, so will have to use the built-in headphones/mic most likely. I also see the Pimax is required to be plugged in with DP which makes sense considering the resolution. I enjoy the Quest 2's ability to use AirLink and be totally wireless, but I don't think it's a deal breaker and probably just get used to it.

I also realize I'll have to get a newer video card. Bummer.

[Eagler]

I started vr in 2018 with the original vive pro and a 1080 card..

It got me hooked...

I have both the quest 2 and Crystal Light..the light is a good upgrade from the quest 2 ..

The better the graphics card the better the headset will perform regardless of the combo imho.IMHO..

Are you looking for just the headset or would you need controllers too..

Eagler

[Spikes]

Oh damn, it doesn't come with controllers? I guess I really don't need them. I assume if it doesn't come with them, they aren't required like the Quest needs them. I'd only be using it for AH, IL2, and probably some racing.

My 1080ti still rocks everything I play even in VR, but the Pimax would be more demanding so I'd probably be looking to upgrade to a 5070ti or 40-series.

I stopped using the Quest 2 in IL2 because I couldn't ID a thing until it was on my 6 shooting at me. I'll be curious how much better the Pimax would be, I know the resolution and clarity are much better on paper. VR in AH is a bit more forgiving due to icons.

[Randy1]

Spikes keep in mind a GPU upgrade may lead to other shortfalls in in the rest of your PC hardware. 

Often the pimax is compared to a quest 3 in you tube reviews as an example assuming you have the hardware to drive each VR to it's full potential.  If you have to lower the setting on your VR of choice to get it to run on your PC then you may have overspent on the VR.  Some of the AH maps can be very demanding on PC hardware.

I suggest you look at VR selection and PC upgrade as one project then find the right balance to fit your budget.

Like Eagler posted, if you owned a 1080ti, you were king of of the VR-PC world.  Now, that is not even an entry level in upgraded VR.  VR hardware is certainly part of the blame but game designers have let pretty, overtake practically of the program.  As consumers though we made that happen as we were suck in to pretty is better.

Best I can tell is maybe the worst offender is trees in AH, and ground clutter.

[Spikes]

I have an i7-12700K and 64GB of ram so at this point my video card is the oldest thing in my tower. The CPU would technically be a bottleneck at that point if I jumped to say a 5070ti, but I don't believe it would have a huge effect. I have an i7-14700 I can throw in if needed.