VR is very personal. I would say (just based on my experience) that 10-15% of people would not like VR when they tried.
I don´t concieve a Flight Sim (or space, or Race) without VR. It is the difference between looking at the scene from a window or being in the scene.
Deciding what VR device to buy in 2023 is a difficult question. It would help if you give some details:
– What are your PC specs (CPU, RAM, GPU)?
– What is your budget for the VR device?
– would you also upgrade your PC if required?
– Do you prefer resolution over FOV?
– Do you want to buy it now or would wait 2-6 months? (there are new devices in 2023)
My advice would be that you go to a simple solution (low budget or second hand) to test the water in VR. Then if you like it, and you know the relevance of your preferences (Resolution, FOV, clarity, etc) you can then go to a more expensive device.
Also you should know that there are two main categories in the market:
– With DisplayPort Cable: So image is not compressed (G2, Aero, Index, VivePro2, Pimax8KX, and future Crystal, Meganex, Pimax 12K, SomniumVR1
– Without DisplayPort Cable: So image has to be compressed to be transmitted via USB cable or Wifi (Quest2, Pico4, Vive XR Elite, Quest Pro …)
Also, there are two ways to do the tracking of your head:
– With External basestations: They require to be installed in your room, (normally 2 basestations, but for seated games 1 is enough)
– Without external basestations (using cameras of the device)
The resolution of each device is this.
I have been trying most of the VR devices, here you have my impressions:
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/67855-valve-index-vs-reverb-g2-my-view-with-through-the-lens-pictures/
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/72532-my-final-verdict-vivepro2-vs-index/
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/81247-pico4-vs-index-vs-monitor4kfullhd-through-the-lens-pictures/
So, depeding on what GPU you have, I would recomend to buy a second hand G2, or Quest2 or Index(without controllers) just to take the red pill. And if you like it there is no return.
Edited by chiliwili69