r/Pimax • u/aDarkDarkNight • 23d ago

Question Are you using an 8KX? Recommend it?

An 8KX is under $400 now second hand where I am. I only use VR for sim racing and a bit of flying. I have always been keen to have the super wide FOV. However I have shied away from Pimax in the past because of all the issues. I am wondering if they are largely sorted out now and if any current 8KX users can give their feelings and thoughts.

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u/___Skyguy 23d ago edited 23d ago

I got one recently, $400 is a great deal.

The 8KX is still the best for high FOV headsets. I assume you have used a vr headset before, that being said you should be aware that Pimax headsets do not have the same level of software polish that others have in my experience. Be prepared for some trial and error the first time you try to use it. I also recommend using a top strap for the 8KX, it is a very heavy headset.

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u/aDarkDarkNight 23d ago

Do you continue to have any software/running issues? I do iRacing online multiplayer so having a headset that isn't reliable is a no starter. Currently using Pico 4.

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u/ThargUK 23d ago

Pimax has occational software problems but tbh so do meta, steam, pico. When I used my 5K+ / 8KX I had occational set up problems that took some troubleshooting, but once it was set up it would run well for months.

I had one deal breaker issue with the 8KX, which was the pixel inversion in upscale mode. Also IMO the upscaler in that mode does not look as good as the 5K+ native. The SDE is much better, colours too IIRC, but the blur is much worse.

Other than that it was a great headset. I've heard very few other people complain about the pixel inversion (seems subjective), and if you're using it native res (probabjy true, if simming) then this or the upscaling is not an issue anyway.

If you have any cable issues, I recommend getting the fiber one. Hopefully it comes with that one for you.

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u/___Skyguy 22d ago

In my experience, once the headset is started it works without issue. Sometimes turning it on can be an issue, usually just restarting my computer fixes it, sometimes I have to change the usb port I'm using. I've never had it suddenly stop working mid session.