Hi Guys,
Being a happy Elite Dangerous player with my Pimax 4K I thought I would share this review I found on Youtube by a fellow Pimax user and fellow Aussie 
Cheers,
Luke
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Great video, thank’s for sharing. Needed to be reminded that the headset is a) very capable and b) pretty good value for money.
Thank you very much, its very helpfull!
Does the updated piplay resolution really make a big difference? I would nearly buy one again if they only released one with displayport
Yes in 2k mode the visual quality in project cars is amazing. A significant difference over 1080 rendering.
Although in all honesty if i knew you, i would not recommend pimax, unless your someone who enjoys a constant active puzzle. Some days i can get hassle free gaming, some days i can be restarting and unplugging for ages before it works.
I know all about it, I was one of the first buyers. Thought they might have worked all the bugs out of it but you answered my question thanks. I also recently bought the 3glasses S1 Blubur. It was just as bad. That headset cost twice as much but was rubbish in every way. Will wait to see what the next headset is
Hi,
I’m not suggesting you rush out and buy another Pimax, but this is how I see it from my perspective.
I wanted a way to get into VR without spending from AU$1000 for Oculus to AU$1500 for Vive.
I really enjoy playing games that have great graphics quality and present challenges without being ultra violent and I was looking to VR to make the games I liked more immersive and enjoyable.
I did a fair bit of research via reviews of several headsets that were in my price range and it seemed that Pimax would be able to provide what I wanted.
I suppose like many who saw Pimax advertising I was impressed with the 4K capability and although this has not happened yet and may actually never happen with Pimax 4K, I’m totally happy with it’s current 2K 60fps capability.
Elite Dangerous in 2K resolution is a great demonstration of just how good the Pimax dispaly actually is and with Piplay version 1.1.92 and firmware version 1.0.0.248, I have a stable Pimax unit that I can use to watch 360 videos and play some of the games I enjoy in VR.
So in summary, Pimax 4K gave me a way into VR without over spending.
Although still in it’s beta form, Pimax engineers have shown that they are still supporting and working to improve the product.
Although not yet (and maybe never) fully compatible with Oculus and Vive, I can play some of the games I have on Steam in VR satisfactorily and so this is not as important as I initially thought.
I my opinion, most of the VR games out there are crap.
Although Pimax does not fully live up to it’s advertising hype, it seems that neither do any of the other VR units currently available and many at much greater cost than Pimax.
So am I happy with my Pimax? Well not totally yet, but I don’t regret having bought it.
VR is a new industry and thanks to Pimax, I now know a lot more about it than I otherwise would have.
Cheers everyone,
Luke
@lukeB Well said.
For me it is good software away from being the best value and performing headset. It is great if you like a tinker around, and don’t mind the learning curve. A good step up from mobile VR.
All the problems are with piplay, from that ridiculous anime girl who guides you into it, to the horrible lay out and clunky interface, but it got me into simracing,
I never played a raacing game in my life, now I have a molo steering wheel (£35 of gumtree) and a pretty decent diy, racing rig (total cost £15, including wood and car seat). Which is completely unexpected and not at all what i had planned for it, but the immersion in sim racing is just amazing.
I might well give elite dangerous a shot, I loved the original 8 bit version, used to play for hours with Rush playing in the background, and that was wire frame graphics.
Is it relatively easy to get into ? from a novice perspective ? I tried EVE and just could not get into it.
Elite Dangerous can be as simple or complicated as you want to make it.
I’m definitely a novice with ED so I’m taking the simple route, doing all the training missions and getting the feel of things.
I also tried EVE a few years ago and also couldn’t get into it at the time. Perhaps in VR it’ll be different.
I downloaded it on Steam, but haven’t tried it yet. ED is keeping me busy for now.
I started playing ED with a XBox 360 controller and the game works fine with that, but I wanted a more realistic feel so I went out and bought A Saitek X52 Pro HOTAS controller.
Also, there aren’t enough assignable buttons on the XBox360 but with the X52Pro there’s no need to touch the keyboard or mouse.
I have a feeling you would enjoy ED and the recent upgrade ED Horizons (includes planet landings).
I’ve never tried SIM racing (in fact I had to Google what it meant) , but I wouldn’t mind know what a good one is. I just might enjoy it as well 
Cheers,
Luke
P.S. Let me know if you get ED. Maybe we can team up?
Thank’s look, you are probably right, i think i will enjoy it. I know it would need a decent controller, so it is definitely on the to investigate list.
I have never been a ‘petrol head’, i have a ‘car’ it’s blue and it takes diesel (I mention that just to give you some background), i don’t think i have ever watched more than 10 minutes of any form of car racing, but man I am hooked on the sim racing.
Most realistic simulation experience i have had in my own home, like ED tho, you need the controller, force feed back steering wheel, and you can actually feel the tyres loosing grip.
Project cars is the easiest and prettiest in VR, it runs well and if you spend some time fiddling about with the graphics options it looks breathtaking, I crashed out yesterday and after coming to a stop, just sat in my car for five minutes looking at the scenery and occasional car going by.
ED will be investigated but not for a month or so, got a lot on and I can be overly obsessional 