As Pimax is focusing now on 5K and 8K next gen product raising question about the future of Pimax4K model.
What will happened with it and if will continuing to exist in what form and what upgrade this will be possible?
Here is how I’m see possible future of 4K model.
Create Pimax4K MR. As name say this will be Windows MR based product. In esence Pimax4K upgraded with new CLPL display on minimum 75Hz with Microsoft controlers and insideout tracking. Logical upgrade and will fitting in that price range to stay competitive on market with 4K model.
Second and minimum option to stay competitive on market will be upgrade to Display to CLPL minimum 75Hz and stay as it is now with segnificant price drop to stay competitive with CV1, Vive and WMR.
Also as major disadvantage to Pimax4K was always positional tracking and controllers. With additional Microsoft controllers and inside out tracking module could be additionally upgraded to be competitive. This external modul could be the same one used on 5K and 8K models as well to reduce the cost of production. Price range is the question. As Oculus anounce new model for 200$ and will be something in range of todays Pimax4K model so this new 4K should be same price range and with Microsoft controllers and tracking module could reach price of WMR models around 350$. Those are price range where Pimax have to fit and was dictate by price of the competition.
If Pimax could not fit in this I’m afraid we could say goodbuy to Pimax4K because there will be no economic reason to continuing developmant to 4K.