Does a $350 PSVR2 Beat a $799 Pimax Crystal Light?

[@d.b.s.6381]

The only reason I've logged over 500 hours in GT7 is because of VR2. It just doesn't get old. I would have paid double what I did for it.

[@DigidiBoom]

if it only was durable.. try to fog the lenses and clean them.. some sort of layers separation starting right away,., wish looks like a stain at first and u try to wipe it off to find even more of a damage ! :D F joke it is.. but yeah, using it almost daily.. to sad I cant attach the pics here of the horrible state of them stpd lenses

[@d.b.s.6381]

@@DigidiBoom That sounds like it sucks. I haven't had any issues like that. I use a disposable alcohol towelette followed by a scratch free cloth to clean the lenses. Maybe you got a bad one.

[@noahbarton6397]

@@d.b.s.6381i use a cloth towel that came with some ray bands. Seems to work well

[@MIKEDRIFT]

Agreed 100% 👍 it's the only reason iam still playing gt7 , zero regrets.

[@d.b.s.6381]

@MIKEDRIFT I'm going to go ahead and say that, for me, it's the best experience I've had playing a video game. I'm 41. My first console was the Atari 2600, and I've had every major console since. I have NEVER logged 500 hours on any game because I get bored and move on to the next thing. A lot of people would disagree with me, but GT7 on VR2 is the goat as far as I'm concerned.

[@marathi22]

Psvr2 on PC supports true 120 fps without reprojection though. Worth mentioning.

[@Judgementkiryu]

The adapter is like a dream come true. Previously I owned a HP Reverb G2 but the cord broke (twice in fact) and with support officially ending, I was hesitant to buy another one. PSVR2 adapter drops and boom, I can finally enjoy my PCVR sims again. If any Reverb G2 owners are looking for a replacement, PSVR2 is great. There is a slight drop in clarity, but the OLED panel, Comfort and Wider FOV more than make up for it.

[@marathi22]

Just swapped out my G2 for a PSVR2 too, and I couldn't agree more. What's more, the controllers (if you can get a good BT connection) are a hundred times better, and if we're lucky, in time modders might unlock more of the features that really makes this headset stand out. There's already some progress with the haptic triggers.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

what about for flight sim?

[@harpoon_bakery162]

@@marathi22 what about for Flight SIM MS2020?

[@marathi22]

@@harpoon_bakery162 MSFS2020 is my main game. The image clarity, sharpness and built-in audio is a hands down win for the G2, but the PSVR has stronger colours, better contrast and TRUE black. The FOV is also noticeably larger, but unfortunately there's the mura. It's a trade-off on all of these things, and I personally don't really think I can pick a winner here.

[@pondracek]

So the 60fps vs 120hz reprojected thing is a PS5 limitation, not a PSVR2 limitation. It doesn't apply if you were to compare just the hardware with the new PCVR adapter.

[@kristaps2010]

please review PSVR2 with adapter to PC vs crystal light/crystal. many thanks

[@Kireth]

On my list!

[@sim2track]

Yes please

[@bobjames6622]

REALLY looking forward to your review of the PSVR2 on PC via the new adapter. Like Karl Gosling, I always know that I'm going to get your honest opinion when reviewing stuff, whereas some other YTubers are maybe somewhat prone to being a bit click baity?

[@Kireth]

Thanks! Yep will just tell it how it is, life is easier that way 🙃

[@gaminginstilllife9429]

the crystal light is worlds better just because of the lenses and the screens they use are really really good. Pimax software works really well too. the only thing is that you need a 4080 min to power it and make you get something out of it... warning .. i had a 4070 super and that was not good enough for me, i have a quest 3 and ive had almost every headset including the samsung odysey and index. crystal is the last headset ive ever need, crysatal light is a beast and will need a 5090 to really get to use the full power of headset

[@kordelas2514]

The price of Primax is more expensive though. Also no surprise that something more expensive uses better tech.

[@ThereminHero]

also consider a 3080

[@gaminginstilllife9429]

@@ThereminHero i really think a 4090 is what is needed

[@toututu2993]

Nvidia is overpriced. Stop advertising them and tell ppl to get AMD gpu instead

[@gaminginstilllife9429]

@@toututu2993 AMD is not good in VR

[@CaptHotah]

8:00 Yeeeees finally someone says it. I'm playing on the ps5 fairly close to a 65" OLED tv so the picture is perfect. Going from that to a PSVR2 the downgrade in image quality is huuuuge and no one mentions this. The experience i had the first time i tried psvr2 was amazing but i had to sell it because the image quality was very underwhelming. I would gladly pay 1000+ for a PSVR3 if they fix the image quality and from what you're saying looks like the Pimax is what i need, shame it doesn't work on ps5 and gt7

[@Caroline9411]

Thanks for sharing, but the PSVR price cut seems to be over? In this way, I feel I will like Crystal Light even more.

[@eugenecia9424]

play psvr2 in steam at 300% at 120 hrtz, on my 7900xtx very smooth and good image. And get almost 120 fps. If you put it at 100% in steam, with a good video card, you will not get the most out of your psvr2.

[@supercededman]

The Pimax is a great bit of kit, Kireth, and I say that as a PS5 owner. If you have a decent enough PC, then it's probably a no-brainer. The case for the VR2 would be strongest if the potential owner already had a PS5. Then that person would be able to access both PC and PS5 libraries. A PC/Pimax owner would not have access to those titles. Re the lenses, I wear glasses and have the VR Optician lenses. I used to wear the glasses whilst in the headset, but they scratched the lenses of the VR2, necessitating repair (free under warranty - good on you, Sony!). I now have a set of extension rings to sit over the lenses so as not to let anything scratch my headset lenses. i only put these on the headset if demo-ing the headset to someone who wears glasses. Great comparison, as always.

[@drmikehuntphd7905]

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[@llamalandYT]

How would the Crystal Light compare to Quest3 in PCVR with a 4090? I have one and love it, just returned the PSVR2 (again) and considering getting a Crystal Light too, worth it or not that much of a jump from Quest3?

[@WOojerVest3andQuest3onMe]

I have both the Quest 3 and Pimax Crystal Light, and I was comparing them the other day. My PC Specs are i7-12700K 32GBDDR4 ram RTX4090 Quest 3 looks good. The Pimax Crystal Light looks much better. Best visuals I have ever seen in a VR headset thus far. How much better...? You can tell that Quest 3 doesn't display some of the images properly, and the image looks blurry in the distance. The Pimax Crystal Light shows more detail, and it is sharp and clear even in the distance. I feel like I can see miles away. Is it worth the extra cost...? That all depends on the person. I feel it is worth it. I went with the Light House Face Plate Version because I already own the Base Stations and Controllers. I want to upgrade my PCVR headset. Which was a Modified Vive Pro with the GearVR lenses and Wireless adapter. I have a lot of VR Headsets. I can proudly say Pimax Crystal Light is the best VR headset I own. I still use my PSVR2 with my PS5. My Quest Pro and Quest as standalone headsets.

[@martintop2605]

For simracing definitely Crystal , there is no compression bcs its native display port connection . Also no latency. I have Crystal Light and RTX 4090. But quest 3 its also good headset overall.. You are getting also the stand alone mode , mixed reality better passthrough and software aslo can use it wirelessly with virtual desktop. The choice depends from which of this things you value more

[@kangjames2492]

Im not impressed with my psvr2 and pc so far. I've had my crystal from day one and using them back to back , the psvr 2 isnt even close. It'll do for some, but it is nowhere near high-end vr.

[@adamx9987]

Kireth, would the ps5 pro that's rumored to release this year improve the psvr2 headset any? What's your thaughts?

[@bobjames6622]

Hmm, that's an interesting thought, and not one I'd thought of myself. As the PSVR2 (as far as I'm aware) is relying on the PS5 for its "grunt" I would guess that the Pro would improve its performance.

[@Kireth]

No idea but reprojection definitely holds the headset back!

[@DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords]

Judging how V1 looks better on PS5 and how PSVR2 looks better on PC I would bet on it actually!! Idk if ppl know how much V1 looks on PS5, It made me love my V1 headset still!!

[@richiebranco]

@@Kirethit doesn’t always reproject. The headset runs at 120hz. Red matter 2 runs at 120fps.. so there’s no reprojection. Gt7 runs at 60.. so it needs to reproject to hit the 120hz refresh rate. Hopefully the ps5 pro can up the fps to 90 which is also a native refresh rate on the headset. U should try the psvr2 with the new pc adapter…

[@thecagedunicorn]

Great video! Thanks for the info.

[@seanh8095]

The sale ended, at least in the US. Got mine before it was over and I couldn’t be happier!

[@marvjanik4628]

The padding on the Primax you used to give you more spacing for prescription lenses. Could you pass on the link or part number? Excellent and informative video! Thanks in advance

[@yungpot]

That's what im talking about ! good review!

[@Kireth]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@ToddSpeed14514]

Thanks for sharing this! Great info!

[@StashGordon]

I called that the Screen Door effect when I tried the PSVR1 - felt exactly the same.

[@daveleebond]

PSVR2 for PC is £530 HMD+£50 pc adaptor+£7 DP cable+£11 BT dongle.

[@brotherhoodofsteel3090]

The BT dongle doesn't apply to everyone. I have a B650 aorus elite motherboard, and the integrated bluetooth works fine. However, not having a 1.4 DP cable included is a bit disappointing.

[@kordelas2514]

@@brotherhoodofsteel3090 No, it is not. Some people have to use USB-C port on their laptops for displayport signal. Plus people use different length of cables. That is why it could not make sense to include it.

[@censorshipBS]

Misinformation 6 months in jail if your in the UK 😊

[@supercededman]

LOL

[@TheSparkynuts]

Our world is genuinely fucked

[@arranmc182]

I would be intrested toi see the PSVR2 head to head with a Quest 3 headset as I have a Quest 2 and the PSVR 2 is looking tempting now and I dont even own a PS5

[@harryos4006]

Pc adapter out now!

[@ezekielgskeen8607]

I got one, its ok for the new price, got it for G7, Res 4 and village and up and coming metro and Aliens

[@asyab.370]

The PSVR2 without Horizon Call of the Mountain bundled in is only a $349 headset to those who got it when it was on sale (With Horizon Call of the Mountain it was I believe $399. Now, when I look it up, it seems to be back at it’s normal price which was $549 without Horizon Call of the Mountain and $599 with Horizon Call of the Mountain. So, it’s a $549 headset. But for me it was $349 headset because I bought it while it was still on sale.

[@JimmyNuisance]

Sadly it's back to 550 bones. Sucks.. Should have been 400 at launch.

[@Kireth]

Damn off sale already?

[@ECOGreenGT]

@@Kireth Yeah... I was actually just going to buy it today... and noticed it was $550... lol.

[@toututu2993]

Still worth more than $700 with the pc adaptor. VR is just 100x better than any limited flatscreen device, and is still in its early stage althought it still lack decent apps and support

[@harpoon_bakery162]

WHAT????

[@lesexpos4469]

The ps vr hasn’t price drop in canada ??

[@fofocho71]

I do not understand this review. You have not tried PSVR2 on PC???

[@jamesbooth9703]

The psvr has a faulty coating on the left lens if yours has delamination issues dont be scared take it back and get a refund they are lacking coating adhesion i believe there coating is lacking a cross link adative that is used to stop water based coating from scratching and delamination I used a vr1 cloth that was washed and dried useing water only and the coating came off in front of my eyes the right lens however doesnt seem to have had this issue

[@StickyPlasters]

Where are you seeing it for £350?

[@adriansherrod9113]

Would a 4070 super run it.

[@andresmedina7670]

So no PSVR2 PC? Whats next? Apple Vs Hammer?

[@DOC187able]

So when is it on sale in Canada?? PSVR2

[@80amnesia]

I'm in the UK but i can't see the discount drop, it's still 500 pounds on sony's website

[@sergiograffic]

Just sold my PS5 + PSVR2 to go on PC + pimax crystal light (should receive it next week normally)

[@toututu2993]

Onward, Breachers, Pavlov, Contractor, are both must have vr shooters

[@jlepage36]

Bravo. The sale should have covered at least 1/5 of the new hardware cost? Depends if you went with a $4K RTX 4090 decked out beast PC.

[@sergiograffic]

@@jlepage36 indeed

[@simonwilliamson1979]

Psvr2 has some games that run natively at 90 and 120 fps. Not all game are 60 fps reprojected.

[@Kireth]

Yes as I mentioned, like Red Matter

[@christian430]

👀I'm getting the Pimax Crystal Light next week and I'm very excited. The only VR headset I've used so far is the original Oculus Rift.

[@toututu2993]

@@christian430 Nice move. What are your plan to use it for?

[@johnmann7o2]

You title a video as if you got something to say but too afraid to give your honest answer.

[@bernek9000]

Dude PSVR2 is 90Hz and 120Hz what are you talking about 60 fps interpolated ? That is only on PS5 and in GT7 (and thats the reprojection). You draw some ackward conclusions then impose them on everybody who is looking speaking with so much confidence.

[@Kireth]

Bro hasn't heard of reprojection on PS5

[@DOC187able]

And playstation for the win price point..

[@kangjames2492]

The psvr2 could cost 2 dollars, and it still would lose . Trust me.

[@joelf634]

you should compare PSVR2 on PC. What is this even about?

[@Kireth]

Hello, this is a comparison video between the PSVR2 on PS5 and Pimax Crystal Light on PC, hope you enjoy it!

[@RivalGT]

Yeah I thought the video was going to be about PSVR2 with PC, and its PSVR2 with PS5 vs Crystal with PC.

[@vampalan]

0:45 I've not seen anywhere of the major stores, that is selling a new PSVR2 for £350 in the UK today.

[@Kireth]

Got to be quick with these things! www.psu.com/news/psvr-2-price-reduced-to-as-low-as-350-at-uk-retailers/

[@vampalan]

@@Kireth not a squiggle. all 4 retailers mentioned on article, it was published about 3 weeks ago, are selling at full whack or cheapest is amazon at £430.

[@Kireth]

Keep subscribed and you should get notifications when the deals are available, PSVR2 or Pimax 👍👍

[@gazzamacca2171]

CEX sell for 350 with 2 year warranty

[@andsoitwas3046]

$350? The PSVR2 is like $650 where I live.

[@Kireth]

Damn did you see the discount?

[@CameronSams-x2i]

$900 here in australia

[@digglerdiggler]

As you said in the video, the sale was just in the UK and US. The rest of us was left out, which totally sucks. Hope there will be a EU price drop at some point.

[@noobsaibot2255]

the PSVR2 does real 120hz on PC and PS5, what are you talking about? some games on PS5 run at 60 and get to 120 through reprojection like GT7

[@Eskoxo]

it was just temporary discount its $539 and ps5 is $499

[@mikegelder2538]

I'm running a 4070ti but don't want to risk getting the PIMAX to find it runs bad....anyone got experience with the same card?

[@Kireth]

Very interested to hear this!

[@FurBurger151]

Dude I have a 4070 and just bought the adapter for my Psvr2. It's amazing.

[@KingEnvy9845]

Umm when have you paid 300 for psvr2 because mine was 700 dollars?

[@Kireth]

Let's go to 24, we can't be embarrassed by Forza

[@angrybeaver6667]

I have both and the crystal light is miles ahead in clarity

[@Kireth]

Yep hard to explain through KZbin footage tho

[@rodiape]

And what about colors and blacks, is it better to have the resolution over the oled colors?

[@angrybeaver6667]

@@rodiape The colors of the Pimax Crystal light are very good, almost as good as the PSVR 2. the Black levels are obviously not as good buy they are decent. In my opinions the colors, resolution, and lenses of the Pimax are far better for immersion than the OLED of the PSVR 2 with crappy lenses and mura issues.

[@MetalDeathHead]

@@angrybeaver6667 what about fov?

[@angrybeaver6667]

@@MetalDeathHead FOV is better on the PSVR 2 by a fair amount, but I would rather have the pixel density and better lenses than the higher FOV.

[@Goryglory0209]

Lol no comparison between the psvr 2 reprojected crap and a beast running 4090 Although not sure how the new adapter would compare

[@memerogers2638]

No value in this content. Stated mis-information regarding specs of hardware. Just summary dribble... And no true comparison footage or data. Plus, sale is over. Pointless Click bait.

[@legendp2011]

short answer no, Long answer....nooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@censorshipBS]

You door will be getting a knock in the morning and you will be fast tracked into court

[@Kireth]

Food court? Is there a free breakfast offer on?

[@censorshipBS]

@@Kireth full English i would of thought with unlimited Tea

[@Kireth]

I'm there 👍👍

[@censorshipBS]

@@Kireth 😂🙃

[@karstencook7976]

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[@Kireth]

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[@Dzasmina2304]

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[@censorshipBS]

Psvr2 is NOT 350 in tbe Uk

[@Kireth]

Bro www.psu.com/news/psvr-2-price-reduced-to-as-low-as-350-at-uk-retailers/

[@censorshipBS]

Thats not a link to them for sell at 350

[@Kireth]

I'm not a shop bro

[@censorshipBS]

@@Kireth they are £529 bro not £350

[@vrgamer5045]

pimax😂

[@countdavis]

I hope this streamer isn’t an accountant because ALL his figures are wrong! Do your research better please. Jeeez! 🙈😆

[@stevestratas5345]

What why ? I am going to unsubscribe ! Compare the PSVR 2 with the pc adaptor!

[@Kireth]

Ooooh I dare you 😉

[@ViszysClips]

Crystal light hands down. Stop tryna gaslight yourselves.

[@DigidiBoom]

what ?! Isnt these 2 uncomparable ? :DDDDDD isnt one that gives proper view and the other one is some blurry crap ?

[@UKRSHEV]

$350 PSVR2? Nice joke.

[@Kireth]

Stay subscribed to my channel and get notified of great deals, you'll be laughing www.uploadvr.com/playstation-vr2-sale-price-sales-skyrocket/

[@schinbone0]

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[@Kireth]

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[@RenhaTou]

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[@EvilCreedy]

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