Most VR gamers still use a Quest 2, but if you try this premium PCVR headset like I did, you won't want to go back to a standalone device.
Meta’s Quest 2 longevity is almost supernatural in the VR world. It’s the headset that keeps on giving, but it’s time to retire that classic model released in 2020 and try something new. Ahead of the launch of the Quest 3, I tested the much more expensive Pimax Crystal, a VR headset that puts resolution and fidelity as first priority.
The good news is that since then, Pimax has squashed bugs, improved performance, and added features with each update, making this a reliable device. I can now jump into VR, start playing, and immerse myself in a game without issue. It’s cumbersome, resulting in more cables and further expense. It’s a problem that Meta somewhat conquered in 2019 with the original Quest and its inside-out tracking built into the headset itself. Meta advanced this technology to track your hands without controllers and even figured out an experimental way to track your entire body.More recently, HTC’s stand-alone Vive XR Elite and Sony’s console-based PlayStation VR2 have joined the list of virtual reality headsets with this feature.
Meta worked magic to keep the Quest 2 relevant with such modest specifications, but a PC VR headset connected to a computer with a discrete GPU easily outclasses the Quest 2. More Pimax Crystal possibilities Pimax attempts to find the right balance between cutting edge and bleeding edge — but doesn’t always succeed. The inside-out tracking works well, and image clarity is impressive. However, certain features have experienced considerable delays.
Eye-tracking is more important than many realize. As Apple has shown with its Vision Pro, that data can also serve as input, creating a virtual pointer to simplify interaction.
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