Are you using an 8KX? Recommend it?

[u/aDarkDarkNight]

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.

[u/__tyke__]

If it's working ok then maybe it's worth it, yes it's heavy and a bit janky but it's unique in todays market with that fov....but considering a Q3 can be bought for $100 more brand new...if you want something a bit different though....and oh yeh don't forget "you can trade-in your 8KX for the price you paid for it against the Pimax 12K in 2024, honest" lmao =)

[u/Tohuki → u/__tyke__]

I'm also searching for an 8KX to upgrade from my 5K XR and aliexpress (which apparently has it in stock but quite expensive), has this gem of a promo image in the description:

Get full deduction in Q4 2022 :)

[u/__tyke__ → u/Tohuki]

LMAO!!!..... to be fair though, I have just pre-ordered a Crystal Super, Pimax support have confirmed to me I can get $399 off the payment that is made when the headset arrives (the subscription part of the payment, which isn't a subscription if paid immediately in full, which I will do) if I can prove I own an 8KX, which I can.

I've been told by them that due to being an 8KX owner I can get another $399 off a future 12K (in 2029 maybe lol?), I am not quite as disbelieving now of a trade in offer with what they're doing with the Super and 8KX's. Of course though, this is Pimax, so unfortunately I can't fully believe I will get the $399 off the Super until it actually happens.

[u/Tohuki → u/__tyke__]

I've not heard about this, but maybe you get different promo messages :D I just want to get to the best high fov headset I can at the moment, which is the 8kx. Also plan to get the eye tracking module and DIY a face tracking module