$1,599, Pimax Crystal VR is officially on sale

July 10, 2020 – Virtual Reality (VR) hardware manufacturer and provider of high-resolution consumer VR equipmentPimaxannounced today that its "Pimax Crystal” The VR headsets are already available for order on the company’s website.

Pimax Crystal is the company's new high-resolution VR headset, featuring 4K resolution in each eye and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processors. Crystal also supports features such as local dimming, eye tracking, and foveated rendering, which Pimax says will significantly improve the visual fidelity of the VR experience.

Robin Weng, founder of Pimax, said: "We are delighted to announce that Pimax Crystal is now available for order. Crystal is our most advanced VR headset to date and will have a significant impact on the market."

**Pimax Crystal Display and Features**

Pimax claims the headset has "the highest pixel count of any consumer VR headset," offering 35 pixels per degree of viewing angle. Using QLED and MiniLED panels, the viewing range is 5760 (horizontal) x2880 (vertical), providing a wider color gamut and purer black.

According to the company, the device's local dimming feature dims dark areas while keeping other areas bright and colorful. At the heart of Crystal are the headset’s spherical glass lenses, which Pimax uses to achieve high-quality images. These lenses are also interchangeable with another set of interchangeable lenses for the device.

Based on the company's 12k QLED headset platform, Crystal can be used as a connected PC VR device or a standalone VR headset, thanks to the device's XR2 processor and Pimax's custom PC VR engine dual-processor chip. Wireless connectivity is available in both modes, using wifi streaming or the device's optional 60G wireless module.

As far as eye tracking goes, Pimax says Crystal can detect a user's eyes 120 times per second. This also enables bump rendering and automatic adjustment of interpupillary distance. The headset also comes with four external depth cameras, so no base station is needed for location tracking.

In terms of content, Pimax says Crystal is compatible with all PCVR games. Through the company's "Pimax Play" platform, users can purchase indie games optimized for Pimax headsets.

Buy Pimax Crystal VRWhen using the headset, users will receive the following accessories:
– 1 Pimax Crystal headset
– 2 handles
– 2 USB-C cables
– 1 DP cable
– 1 charging base
– 2 battery packs
– 1 set of interchangeable lenses
– 1 power connection and hub kit
– 1 screwdriver/screw
– 1 lens cloth
– 1 quick guide card

Pimax notes that Crystal may be popular among pilots and flight simulator users due to its clear visuals, which allow reading smaller text without eye strain in VR experiences. This is useful for viewing small print and details such as instrument panels and dials in flight simulators. More information on Crystal's suitability for flight simulators can be found here.

**Pimax Crystal Pricing and Availability**

Pimax Crystal starts at $1,599 and is available now on the Pimax website. The company says customers will receive their Crystal devices approximately four weeks after purchase.

Interested users can also try out the headset at Pimax’s experience center before placing an order online. Currently there are experience centers in the UK, Germany, Australia and Malaysia. Pimax added that it plans to open additional experience centers in Europe and the United States in the coming months.