Pimax says 'I'll have what Valve's having' as it announces new wireless VR headset, foveated streaming, updated controllers, and long Steam Machine
Imagine a Steam Machine but taller… yep, you got it.
Pimax has unveiled a new wireless VR headset called the Crystal Pro, following in the footsteps of Valve's recent offerings. The headset boasts wireless capabilities, foveated streaming, ringless VR controllers, and a lengthy Steam Machine. The Crystal Pro ships with a Wi-Fi 6E adapter and an optional 60G AirLink streaming kit, which uses 60 GHz 2x2 MIMO for a high-bandwidth, reliable connection.
This headset aims to provide cable-free VR without image compression, utilizing two additional room and headset antennas to deliver up to 6 Gbps bandwidth and Native Foveated Streaming. The headset utilizes twin QLED displays with a resolution of 2880 x 2880 each and up to 120 Hz, paired with Mini-LED backlighting and 200 nits of brightness.
Pricing starts at $1,399 for the base model, rising to $1,899 with the 60G AirLink system. Notably, the Crystal Pro features SLAM 2.0 inside-out tracking, combined with ringless controllers that incorporate dual triggers, TMR sticks, grip sensing, and face buttons. The headset also supports swappable faceplates for full-color passthrough and LiDAR, as well as optional over-ear speakers inspired by the Valve Index.
The Crystal Pro is expected to join the market soon, although there are no exact release dates announced yet.
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