{
  "id": 12908825,
  "title": "Pimax says 'I'll have what Valve's having' as it announces new wireless VR headset, foveated streaming, updated controllers, and long Steam Machine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/pimax-says-ill-have-what-valves-having-as-it-announces-new-wireless",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T16:17:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardware/pimax-says-ill-have-what-valves-having-as-it-announces-new-wireless-vr-headset-foveated-streaming-updated-controllers-and-long-steam-machine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Imagine a Steam Machine but taller… yep, you got it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "All hail the long steam machine, Pimax's new SteamOS-ready mini PC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/all-hail-the-long-steam-machine-pimaxs-new-steamos-ready-mini-pc",
        "published": "2026-10-08T16:17:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}