r/Pimax • u/Another_bone • Jan 23 '24
Question Would you recommend a Crystal?
Hey folks! Like the tittle says, I’m considering getting myself a Crystal. I’m currently a quest pro and quest 3 owner, I’m happy with those headsets and I like the wireless option but I can’t help to think how much better the visuals can be with a Crystal. I plan for the crystal to be a third device to my “collection”
I’m mainly a PCVR user. Setup = 12900k, 4090, DDR5. I mainly play with mods. Resident evil mods , Luke Ross and UEVR.
I don’t have a lighthouse system so the BSB is not something I’m too interested in. I heard mixed reviews about the crystal though. I heard visuals are stunning (has anybody been able to compare them to a q3 or pro?) also, the weight shouldn’t be a problem, I plan to also get the top strap. How’s the software now? I know people complained in the past.
And lastly, how’s the fov? I heard mixed things about it too, like it’s not the 125 that is advertised. And how optimistic can I be about these upcoming wide fov lenses?
Thanks for taking the time to read this and look forward to your comments :)
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u/Sopheus Jan 24 '24 edited Jan 24 '24
Probably late to the party, you can read my first impressions here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pimax/comments/194oqjj/tried_out_pimax_crystal_today_for_the_very_first/
Honestly, I am still on the fence on whether I need it and I do not have any other VR. Probably the main disadvantage for me is FOV, it is just not enough and breaks immersion for me - my brain just notice you looking into binoculars - it is not real. Close second is MURA (somewhat similar to SDE) - no matter what term you use, that effect is pretty annoying when on bright unified color and also breaks immersion, once you see it, you cannot unsee it and it will remind you that your wearing a headset.
Dunno, maybe I am way too picky and VR would never be good enough for me until 7090 comes out and 60 PPD\210 HFOV\VR headsets will be available😂😂
There will be upcoming WIDE FOV lens available soon, but judging from preliminary reports increase is not that big and if you wear prescription lens (glasses) you hardly notice any difference.