Anybody experience with Pimax 8K plus?

[FerociousD]

Is there any one using the Pimax 8K plus? (this one)[store.pimaxvr.com]

I know it is upscaling from 1440 but still it looks very promising. This headset in combination with the Valve controllers and base stations seems to be a perfect combo. Unfortunately there is no local store I can check and would really love to know how this HMD is holding and what to expect from the Pitool.

[--ranXerox--]

same, some games are not compatible though. The technology behind this is interesting though. you have your steamVR ss and also pimax technology that upscales.

[The Maddog]

As --ranXerox-- said, there are reported issues with some title compatibility issues.This is not something Valve can fix either as the Pimax has it's own driver software.

Personally, I have a list of reasons why I don't think the Pimax is a good choice "at this time" but I think there is potential in the future for them.

[Stryder]

I've got the 5k+ and I love it!
The 8k+ just came out and has some good reviews. It actually won "Digital Trends Top Tech of CES 2020 Award", for whatever that's worth, lol!

Pimax Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pimax/
Pimax Forums: https://community.openmr.ai/

With just a tiny bit of digging, you'll find reviews and videos, including comparisons to the Index.
Note that you need a beefy computer...

[Amylion]

1. I've got a Pimax 5k XR and never had compatibility issues with any game.
2. The Pimax 8K X won the Digital Trends award for AR/VR tech of CES 2020.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8KSxnNcZZM

[Boby King]

Originally posted by FerociousD:

Is there any one using the Pimax 8K plus? (this one)[store.pimaxvr.com]

I know it is upscaling from 1440 but still it looks very promising. This headset in combination with the Valve controllers and base stations seems to be a perfect combo. Unfortunately there is no local store I can check and would really love to know how this HMD is holding and what to expect from the Pitool.

I ordered th 8K X
cant wait to receive it...

i sugest you to go directly to the 8k X if you can afford it 8kx seems to be the best of the pimax headsets

[FerociousD]

Thanks for the replies! Very helpful

The compatibility issues for some games would only be a small problem if you compare it to would you get. (FOV 200/higher resolution/crisp clear image/optional eye tracking) But the impressions I have been reading and watching are mostly with preproduction model made by professional reviewers. I would very much appreciate to know what a “normal” user is thinking about the product. I will have a look at the video and forums.

I have been thinking about the 8k X but the price and lower refresh rate is holding me back. As for my specs, I have an AMD 3800x with RTX2080 Ti so that should be fine. (although I still doubt that it will be enough for the 8k X)

[Boby King]

Originally posted by FerociousD:

Thanks for the replies! Very helpful

The compatibility issues for some games would only be a small problem if you compare it to would you get. (FOV 200/higher resolution/crisp clear image/optional eye tracking) But the impressions I have been reading and watching are mostly with preproduction model made by professional reviewers. I would very much appreciate to know what a “normal” user is thinking about the product. I will have a look at the video and forums.

I have been thinking about the 8k X but the price and lower refresh rate is holding me back. As for my specs, I have an AMD 3800x with RTX2080 Ti so that should be fine. (although I still doubt that it will be enough for the 8k X)

to see normal people trying it tape in youtube : ces las vegas
for instance : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-NnI-DxyvU&t=1127s