Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is a virtual reality headset called the Pimax Crystal sent to me by Pimax to provide a review for you. Using the Crystal is my first proper attempt at flying consistently in VR as I didn't use the Reverb G2 I own very much due to it's limitations. Through the process of using the Crystal I had a bit of a learning curve associated with it, so I hope you find my experiences with it helpful.
*Edit 20 April, now there's a cheaper lighter version called Crystal Light. There's a survey you can fill out about this version below if you want to do so.
https://forms.gle/XQuZN4NpQFqWMdsaA
If you're interested in buying the Crystal you can get it here:
pimax.com/crystal/?ref=3Mo8Xd
Additionally, if you can't find a better promotion code somewhere else you can use the code "requiem" to get $50 off if you buy it.
OpenXR guide: pimax.com/how-to-run-openxr-on-the-pimax-crystal
Running MSFS2020 guide: pimax.com/msfs-3080-crystal
Chapters:
00:00 PC specs & VR experience
00:47 Contents of Box
01:16 Setup and Installation
03:24 Getting it working reliably
04:30 Video Passthrough
05:10 Weight & fit
06:25 Screen clarity/FOV
08:36 Cable tension
09:11 Tracking & DFR
10:44 Performance
12:09 Audio and Battery
12:48 Final thoughts
This is a virtual reality headset called the Pimax Crystal sent to me by Pimax to provide a review for you. Using the Crystal is my first proper attempt at flying consistently in VR as I didn't use the Reverb G2 I own very much due to it's limitations. Through the process of using the Crystal I had a bit of a learning curve associated with it, so I hope you find my experiences with it helpful.
*Edit 20 April, now there's a cheaper lighter version called Crystal Light. There's a survey you can fill out about this version below if you want to do so.
https://forms.gle/XQuZN4NpQFqWMdsaA
If you're interested in buying the Crystal you can get it here:
pimax.com/crystal/?ref=3Mo8Xd
Additionally, if you can't find a better promotion code somewhere else you can use the code "requiem" to get $50 off if you buy it.
OpenXR guide: pimax.com/how-to-run-openxr-on-the-pimax-crystal
Running MSFS2020 guide: pimax.com/msfs-3080-crystal
Chapters:
00:00 PC specs & VR experience
00:47 Contents of Box
01:16 Setup and Installation
03:24 Getting it working reliably
04:30 Video Passthrough
05:10 Weight & fit
06:25 Screen clarity/FOV
08:36 Cable tension
09:11 Tracking & DFR
10:44 Performance
12:09 Audio and Battery
12:48 Final thoughts
