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The Index has a slightly lower resolution, which would not be a problem for most games but games like DCS require as much pixel density as you can squeeze out in order to read those MFDs. Yet, I still passed on it after trying it out because it lacked where it matter most – the resolution and clarity. I got it pretty cheap since I already had the lighthouses from my Vive. If you intend to play games that require good hand controllers like Alyx or Beat Saber, that is where the Index shines. Its not a bad headset, its just that the Reverb is better which is what makes it a runner up. The Index is quite expensive for what it offers, especially for flight sims. It’s a big bump in immersion.Īll of this comes at a hefty price tag however but thats the cost of being at the bleeding edge of innovation. The ability to see your gauges or objects in your peripheral vision without having to twist your neck is a godsend. I cant put into words how useful this is in both flight and racing sims. It has the widest FoV of any headset out there, bar none. It has a resolution that will probably melt your graphics card, but you can turn down the super sampling and still get a better picture than any other VR headset out there.Īnother impressive feature of the Pimax is the field of view. If you are willing to splurge, then there are few headsets out there that offer what the Pimax 8K X does. Make sure you ahve a beefy GPU/ CPU to run it though. The Index is a solid headset as well, but for flight sims, the additional resolution and clarity of the Reverb G2 definitely won me over.
Like all inside-out tracking headsets, you need good lighting in the room to ensure effective tracking. The tracking is also pretty good, not just for seated games but even things like Beat Saber which is my main testing app for tracking. Its hand controllers are not the best but you don’t really need them for flight sims like DCS because you will just be using your HOTAS anyway. The sweet spot and FoV is acceptable, although it could be improved. I also found it to be pretty comfortable and much lighter than most of the other headsets I tried. This is why Reverb G2 is the obvious top choice. DCS, more than any other game, require a high resolution to be able to see those tiny MFDs and spot targets. The G2 version has several improvements over the original Reverb like better colours, adjustable IPD and a lighter cable. You can read every gauge and see the details on your MFDs without having to zoom in. The Reverb G2 simply blows everything out of the water when it comes to clarity and resolution.