The trouble with any review is that it is subjective.
Even with the 4k model depending on the game one has to go out of there way to see; while other games its quite easy.
With the 8k all is pointing towards minimal to none.
As for @Vandalheart without having hands on to try & see if it meets your requirement of higher brightness it maybe best to wait for Norman’s perspective review on the 19. Though there is several reviews of ppl who tried it at svr?.. Recent topic with video from a phone of several thoughts of those who have experienced it.
The fellow who gave us some thoughts earlier on brightness was one who removed the shutter glass filters from the 4k model (which does not have the same 4k panels as the 8k) & to give you an idea without the shutter glass the 4k from those who removed it (& most put it back later) sited that it was maybe too bright at lowest brightness.
So you will likely be good if the vive is okay for brightness.
As for his dark thoughts on the kickstarter? Well I highly doubt it. One of the recent views on the 8k is & i quote “You have been quite busy since i tried your first prototype”
The main reason imo for the kickstsrter is get noticed with there new flagship vr experience. If Lucky Palmer hadn’t done kickstarter it is unlikely oculus would have taken off. There are so many big companies out there that more often than not really good things come & go unnoticed.
Even with the 4k model; while it has its flaws. I would submit if folks had the opportunity to try demostrations like bestbuy? I think has for vive that ppls would be surprised in a good way of the experience.
Small companies are often missed. While often folks give trust to big companies & are let down by the experience.
Just look at games that fell way short:
Watchdogs
No mans sky
Nintendo has had several fails
Wii U
Virtualboy (see vr like worlds in pure red glory)
Powerglove (ideas before folks ready)
Now keep in mind also the 8k on kickstarter will not be the final release & @deletedpimaxrep1 revealed kickstarter backers will have the option to keep the kickstarter model or exchange it for final release.
Now one might say why would you keep the kickstsrter release over getting the final version? Same reason why some have the dreaded oculus dk1 (collectables)