The BEST & WORST VR Headsets of 2024 - Ultimate Buyers GUIDE for FLIGHT SIMULATION - MSFS DCS World

My ultimate VR headset buyers guide for 2024. I give you my thoughts, opinions and vast experience using all of them. Which ones will shine or fail? Well pour yourself a drink and let's get started...

Please note: The VR1 featured in this video it NOT quite final.

I have LOTS more Pico 4 content on my channel!

I have LOTS more Crystal content on my channel!

I have LOTS more Beyond content on my channel!

MORE of my Somnium VR1 content BELOW:

My Pre-REVIEW of the Somnium VR1 (so far)

SOMNIUM VR1 or PIMAX Crystal? Which is BEST for FLIGHT SIMULATION? MSFS

SOMNIUM VR1 DCS WORLD TEST! NATIVE FOVEATED RENDERING | HIGH END VR HEADSET

Somnium VR1 THROUGH THE LENS! Microsoft Flight Simulator

Somnium VR1 - The GOOD & BAD! 2 Weeks LATER, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Somnium VR1 VS Pimax Crystal - Through the LENS! Is it REALLY SHARPER? But HOW?! Let's DISCUSS! MSFS

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[VRFlightSimGuy]

Which new VR headset is on your wishlist? Let me know in the comments below 👇👇👇

[andyydna]

I cant cope with the fact that in 2024 wide fov seems to be gone😏 Really sucks that even Pimax stopped going into this direction.

[eugenecia]

I'm going to try out my PSVR2 on my comp on Tuesday.

[didrickkazowski]

Great video 👍 thank you! Your effort is appreciated

[andyydna]

As Always thank you very much!!!😊 Im still in Love with my Pimax 8kx🎉🎉🎉

[joewerts]

I bought a Reverb G2 to upgrade from Rift S for 115€. It's still usable until at least 11/2026 so for a banger deal, it's a bargain to see what comes out in VR space in the next couple of years.

[GYGOtv]

Another great video Steve! So what future headset (if any) are you REALLY excited about?

[secsharkmr]

Thanks bud ❤ I like the T-Shirt: I have too many guitars 😂 Enjoy the rest of your day ❤

[damo]

Hey Steve,
Thanks for the informative video….
I am wanting to order the Somnium 1 VR unit but I would like your input before I make the plunge.
I mainly play DCS and I really need a headset that has clarity on plain spotting!
what head set would work best?
Do I need all the functions and tech like the premium headset or mid level?
I don’t think I need pass through or hand tracking as I use a 1-1 scale fully functioning cockpit (P-51D Mustang) which is have very good muscle memory.
I’m currently using the HP Reverb G2 now looking for a replacement. I’m happy to invest so money is not a factor in this purchase as its cheaper than owning a P-51😂
Thanks in advance for your opinoin.
Cheers
Damien

[SpringChickensOnlyMan]

3:12 did they make cooling better on the quest 3? Because back then I had a quest 2 and it used to get really hot. Feel like we need some airflow and ventilation to dispense the excessive heat.

[seattleraf]

This is so funny. I found your channel last night at like 3am and was looking for this video and couldn’t find it. Suddenly, the next morning … it’s posted!

We’ll see what happens. After watching many of your videos I was leaning towards the Pimax Crystal Light but several unhappy customers on their subreddit plus it seems back ordered so that sorta turned me off a bit.

I know you don’t recommend Quest 3 but I think I might go for it just cause it’s sorta easy and just workssss … better than nothing. And using it on my sofa for movies also sounds fun.

[bakzetary]

I will still use my trusty G2 for awhile longer, (Be the last one on your channel probably, LOL!!!!) Waiting to see what 50 series GPU performance brings, THEN decide what new VR to mate it with. Frankly, no reason to change with a 3080Ti. As always, thanks for the reviews!

[theegodelpozo]

This week I'm receiving the PCL... Today I finally got the tracking number. Let's hope I get a "healthy" one. I must mention that I received a wonderful customer service by Pimax during the "waiting process" with very friendly replies from Emily and the support team.

[ajaopify]

I ordered the Pimax Crystal Light but today canceled the order. I will consider it at a later date if their quality control becomes better.

[rocketfueller]

I’ve just pulled the trigger on the Crystal light. I’ve been watching your vids for a few weeks, this one finally tipped me over the edge 😂
I had a HTC Vive maybe 6-7 years ago for DCS World and IL-2. Mind blown back then, I’m hoping this will have the same effect.

[gradocchio]

Thanks, always enjoy your perspective. As much as it makes financial sense for me to add a Q3 (to my beloved Varjo Aero) for the times I want to create a "mask" to see my hands on my physical MFDs, KB, and ICP I think I will be buying a Somnium VR1 Ultimate at years end..

[acratone]

Audio with Big Screen Beyond. I use earpods! (Soundcaoe Liberty 4 NC which is a $100 earbud set (I got it for $70 on Amazon Prime Day sale).
It is WAY better than the sound on my old Reverb G2. And the G2 sound was very good. But these type of high end earbuds (made for Ipads and Iphones) are even much better! True high fidelity. Mine sounds better than my AutioTech M50 studio on ear headset). My headset that I use with these are the Crystal Light with standard sound.
Anyway Soundcore also makes $30 earbuds.
Check Youtube videos on these type of earpods (a.k.a. earbuds).

Big Screen Beyond has no sound. Earpods are the tiniest and they are wireless ((bluetotth). And because they are in ear, they sound better than off ear. Much better!

[gflo]

Great video Steve. In the Market for a new headset now after getting a 7900XTX, the Rift S I think is bottlenecking my visuals a bit! Probably going to go for the Pimax Crystal light, as it's more within my price range - but I am a little put off by the lottery of not knowing if you'll get a bad one or not! No need for a wireless headset, so I think I'm best with a direct gpu connection - like my Rift.

[richardavery]

Awesome video Steve! Quite the labor of love.

[benkraus]

Have you tried running virtual desktop with a Wi-Fi 6E connection on the meta-quest three?