Pimax pre-order confusion

[Blitzen]

Today I got info on pre-ordering Pimax headsets,but to be honest after reading info on 5K,5KBE & 8K ( some with hand controllers included) I cannot make an informed decision on which to pre-order or which might arrive first .All the descriptions of each model are remarkably similar making it difficult to weigh in on a choice.I am looking for value for the money ( & hand controllers) but $100.00 one way or another isn’t a big deal.

BTW I’ve hedged my bets a little : I’ve ordered the new Samsung HMD headset at a bargain $300.00 for Christmas ( unfortunately with the same 110 fov as the Rift,), figuring that reviews for the Pimax products will be review by sim players here & I’ll be able to cancel my Pimax order if it doesn’t deliver the goods.

I’ll be using this new VR headset to replace my now older Rift & using it primarily her in BoX.The 200 for seems like a real advantage over the other new VR sets coming on the market ( and of course much better clarity.)

For now help from better VR informed is greatly appreciated-thanks!

Edited November 23, 2018 by Blitzen

[dburne]

From what I have read seems like the 5K + is the one to go for in Pimax.

I am staying with the Rift for a while longer, but look forward to hearing reports from regular users here once they get theirs.

 

[Blitzen]

Well they had a coupon for thanksgiving & a short survey that knocked a bit off the purchase price & got me on the waiting list. I did order the 5K with hand controller just shy of $900.00, substantially higher than Samsung.Pretty sure I'll still be getting the Samsung from santa , but I may be returning it to the microsoft store worshop North Pole soon there after esp if Pimax delivers earlier than promised...

Still if reviews are iffy on the 5K I'll have time to cancel it if need be...so please ,those who get it first trough Crowd-Sourcing ,please send in your reviews...?

[Guest deleted@134347]

the BE version has a different screen that is the best option for watching hi-res movies (something about better blacks but higher latency). If you want the hmd for flying then order the regular non-BE 5K+ one.

[Blitzen]

35 minutes ago, moosya said:

the BE version has a different screen that is the best option for watching hi-res movies (something about better blacks but higher latency). If you want the hmd for flying then order the regular non-BE 5K+ one.

Good news!