BREAKING NEWS (9/20/23) The Varjo Aero is NOW $990! This is the new standard price of the headset and not a promotional offer. This gives the Aero an even more compelling cases for purchase. Again, unless you really want wireless or that extra vertical FOV, the Aero is a fantastic option over the Pimax Crystal.
@DailyHeeDee10 ай бұрын
Holy shit! they lowered the price. I was looking to replace my Index but the Aero was like almost 1900 euro's
@GYGOtv10 ай бұрын
@@DailyHeeDeeYep, almost a month ago now! If you already have the lighthouses and controllers, the Aero is a great upgrade! Don't forget you can use our affiliate link if you want to help the channel out with your purchase! varjo.idevaffiliate.com/111.html Thanks for watching.
@choppergirl9 ай бұрын
$890 for Black Friday. I'm tempted, but apparently you can't use it unless you also buy a controller and base station... :-/ There's not combo kit so you have to buy from a company that has put one together, or source your own (I think?) It's competition for my money is an ultra wide curved desktop gaming monitor... something I wouldn't have to take off and put back on my head every time I sat down.
@GYGOtv9 ай бұрын
@@choppergirlHi, WOW for $890 that is pretty good... That $100 savings almost covers the cost of the base stations. Here is an Amazon links for what you would need if that helps. Lighthouse v1 (Basestations): amzn.to/453rZU6 Index "Knucle" Controllers: amzn.to/46EkSTp or Vive Wand Controller: amzn.to/4613GHs Thanks for the comment.
@talon17064 ай бұрын
I bought one. I really like it. I wear glasses so I bought the foam insert and it seems to work but after long sessions it is uncomfortable. I am going to order prescription lenses after seeing your video. I worry about scratches too. Thanks for the info.
@VRFlightSimGuy Жыл бұрын
Awesome recap video buddy, the Aero continues to be one of the best for sure. Take care. 😊
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Always great to hear from you my friend! Thanks for watching!
@farmertrueVR Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back into the Aero and making VR content! Your first Varjo Aero review was one of my favorite Aero videos that helped me decide to finally pull the trigger on the Aero. With that said, I purchased the Varjo Aero the week of Black Friday for $400 off, and I was still super skeptical since I didn't know anybody personally with the HMD. But man oh man, the Aero is worth every penny and then some. Even 7 months later, every time I put on the Aero, which is daily for hours on end, is just a magical, flawless, top notch experience. Unlike yourself, I purchased the Studioform Comfort kit for the Aero the same day (which took nearly a month to arrive) as well as some lens protectors with blue light filter from VR Optician. I don't need corrective eye wear, but I couldn't fathom using a device that is so expensive with the risk of ruining the lenses when there was a way to protect them. Those thankfully came the within a week, just like the Aero. Like I said, the Aero has been a magical experience. Unlike most of it's users, I am not a flight sim or driving sim kinda guy. I just really really like VR and enjoy experiencing all aspects of it. With nearly 200 VR games, every single game is a brand new experience using the Aero compared to a Quest or Index. Games I had played hundreds of hours looked and felt so much better inside the Aero. It is something that at the time was a lot to invest in but I can say 7 months later, I would buy the Aero again today, full priced, even with the Crystal and Bigscreen Beyond soon available. Not only are the visuals top notch, but the build quality of the HMD is unlike any other headset. It looks, feels and is high quality from top to bottom. Even the software, like you mentioned, is fantastic, and they still manage to somehow improve with each update. Varjos customer support is also by far the best from any VR company around. I'm amazed at how direct they are with their customers and how great they treat us. I measured my FOV using the VRHMD Test and mine is 108 horizontal and 78 vertical for those that are interested. I'm at a 64-65 IPD. Have used it with a buzzed head and hair down to my shoulders. It pairs perfectly with my Sennheiser open back headphones and the Antlion wireless mod mic for the ultimate audio experience in the ultimate VR HMD. The Aero was my dream HMD that I never thought I'd end up buying one and now that I've spent nearly 700 hours using the HMD, I wouldn't trade the experiences for anything. Well worth the cost and I can't wait to live stream using it again tonight! It is great to see you back in the Aero. Cheers!
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hey Farmer!!! Thanks for writing such a detailed comment, I'm glad I didn't steer you wrong. It is reassuring to know that my thoughts on the Aero are shared by so many in the community. I agree 100% about the Customer Service!!! Varjo as a company are very Customer Friendly and certainly one of the best in the VR industry. Makes sense because they came up through the Business to Business ranks and you have to have good customer support if you want to keep customers like Boeing etc. Overall I've never had any buyer's remorse from my Aero purchase even though it was a lot of money up front. Seems like you feel the same.
@redtailpilot Жыл бұрын
You "ain't" lying brother, lol. I'm having a blast with my Aero! Currently enjoying the Flysimware Cessna 414AW (incredible payware aircraft) and I continue to be impressed with the headset. Best VR HMD out of the three I've owned, starting with the CV1. I had a weird issue that required me to login every time I started Varjo Base, which was extremely annoying. Took Varjo several weeks to come up with a solution, but they eventually solved my problem. The issue was related to a Windows setting that changed my MAC address on every bootup. "Random Hardware Address". I was instructed to turn that setting OFF and reboot my PC. Weird issue that never happened with any other software I've run, but all is well now. They said that my case actually helped them improve their software to mitigate future issues for other users. 😅
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Thanks Redtail for sharing... good ol' Windows Updates... am I right? Thanks for sharing the info, might help someone down the road. Anyway on another topic, I'm having a blast flying my Cirrus Vision Jet in MSFS2020. I love that little plane... great glass cockpit and the view is fantastic all around. Plus it is a JET so has some power to go places. That was my first payware aircraft and it was well worth it for me. Appreciate you watching our stuff Redtail.
@redtailpilot Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv Not really sure if I can blame Windows updates, because I'm a tinkerer and I'm constantly tweaking things to improve performance. It's possible that I did something or applied some settings that turned that switch on at some point. The thing is, no other software seems affected by it, so if it's required to be off by a particular base application or program, it should be known and listed by the developer. The fact that they seemed clueless for weeks, appears to be a lack of proper beta testing. I'd think that if a setting is required, the app would at least give you a warning. The requirement to login at all in order to use a piece of equipment (especially this expensive) is a big turnoff as far as I'm concerned! I made that known to them (which they ignored). I have other expensive hardware in my setup (Realsimgear G1000 for example) and none of it requires a login/internet connection to use! So I have a real issue with that and I let them know. That Vision Jet sounds like a winner. I might have to check it out. Problem is, I have more planes than I have time to enjoy, including DCS modules 😂
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@redtailpilot Well I'm glad they found the issue, I know I've had problems with many other company's software that never gets resolved and they just pass the buck to Windows or something else. It sucks that it took weeks but at least they fixed it eventually. I hear you on too many planes and modules... I routinely look at my Steam Library and go "Huh I bought that a long time ago and have never installed it". First world problems I guess, right?
@epicjourneyman2145 Жыл бұрын
The VR Optician lens inserts I got for the Aero made it a completely new headset! I felt like an idiot for not getting them sooner.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Agreed... I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels foolish for not getting them sooner! Now I just need to order a set for the Crystal that I just Pre-ordered :)
@_zeranom Жыл бұрын
A really great review with the aero 👍thank you very much. I love my aero too and its really the best headset what I have ! Unfortunately I got some problems after the last Varjo update and the new Nvidia drivers: Sometimes the Aero loose the connection and in the Varjo software I read “no headset available”, than have to restart all and than it works again. Sometimes the inside menue failed too. A little bit enjoying and will sent a diagnostic report to the friendly Varjo support. But..wow ! What you said ? You will make a motion compensation video with Jeff for us ??? OMG 😮 its amazing ! I can’t wait. Looking forward to this event ! Best greets, Toby
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Thanks Toby, appreciate the comment. Yes, I've been working on the Motion Comp stuff for a while now... I had it running good in SteamVR but everyone wants to use OpenXR now because of the performance gain (which I totally understand and want too). Anyway, I've been running into lots of issues getting things to work in OpenXR, but am sorting through it. I think I'm getting close and I'm excited to share all the details with you guys! Stay tuned, I'm as eager to get it out as you guys are to watch it! As for the Varjo Base software issues, I haven't had any lately, hopefully Varjo can sort them out for you. I know the new Nvidia drivers have been problematic but hopefully that is getting better too. We will see.
@_Dibbler_ Жыл бұрын
I can perfectly adjust it to my head, I can look around in the cockpit and it sits tight, I can look everywhere and its clear, the software works without flaws (on my computer), its easy to change resoutions, the eye tracking and foveated rendering (with the OpenXR Mod) works great. I even like that I use my own headphones. By now I really dont have anything to complain about with the Aero and I think the level of perfection justifies the price. (And I dont think Pimax will ever get to that level of perfection but they can proof me wrong) I still would like to some day have higher res displays and more fov (for me there still is some tiny screen door, there is a distance between pixels) but the computer performance doesnt allow that currently anyway, I would only update when my PC can do 90fps on multiplayer servers in DCS and thats already more than one processor generation away with the Aero.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hi Dibbler, nice to know I'm not the only fan of the Varjo Base Software. It amazes me that they charge over $800 in subscription fees to others but us Aero Owners get it for free (an it continues to be supported to boot). Thanks for the comment and the view!
@GT1GT Жыл бұрын
I would love to see you do a comparison against the Pimax Crystal to Varjo Aero, now that would be amazing.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hey GT, yes that seems to be the general consensus I keep hearing from people. You never know what might be coming down the road, I'll see what I can do. Stay tuned!
@pchow6829 Жыл бұрын
Cant wait for the motion compensation tutorial with the H6 and HP. Thanks Mark.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
For sure P Chow, it has just turned out to be a lot more to learn than I thought it would be. We had to do some fabrication and other things but most of that is done now so it's just getting the software figured out.
@knowyourjoe8826 Жыл бұрын
Haven't even broken in the g2 and now this.... LOL... it is almost like you have a desire to know that my bank account is drained... LOL Thanks for sharing.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
You know what they say Joe... "Misery loves company"... your bank account might as well be as empty as mine :) Thanks for watching my friend and we will see you on the livestreams!
@knowyourjoe8826 Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv LOL... see y'll soon.
@rehil123 Жыл бұрын
I scratched a lens on the Varjo before I got inserts. Varjo was realy good the replaced lens for 150.00 US. Shipping was a bit stiff to Helsinki and back to Canada
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Yes, Varjo has always been top notch in customer service in my experience with them. $150 is probably about what the lenses cost I bet. Now if they would just open a North American office, we could save on shipping right? :) Thanks for the comment.
@user-zf7yn8nn1u10 ай бұрын
Ive had my Varjo for about 1 year... one of the things that you mention is the marks or your face around the nose. I havent find the varjo comfortable at all. I get the same marks and tend to hurt after a while, but the quality and the experience are amazing.
@GYGOtv10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, ya and for me the Pimax Crystal was 100x worse. You might try that Studioform Creative balancing kit 2:48 Basically it is counterweight to the back strap of the headset and it takes some of the pressure off your cheeks. Obviously it makes the headset heavier, but might also make it more comfortable for you. Might be worth a try?
@Mako-sz4qr Жыл бұрын
When I got my Aero I first had to try with glasses and didn’t like how cumbersome it was so immediately sent vroptician my numbers I’ve been using them with my G2 and it’s a must. I also don’t like how the aero sits on my cheekbones either it’s a very fine adjustment to get the Aero right as far as comfort and honestly the G2 is way more comfortable. I’m searching for a thicker face mask pad but hard to find a company that makes them for the Aero. Still trying to get use to this Aero I can see the outline of the lenses and inset when I have it on so need to find the sweet spot. All in all it’s a pretty good product just not as comfortable as everyone said it was.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hi Mako, yes I still prefer the overall comfort of the G2 for sure, but I can wear my Aero for hours. The Studioform Creative Balance Kit also comes with an overhead strap that might work in your situation? I just didn't want to use it because I already have bulky earphones and I was feeling like it was getting too much on my head. Anyway, I used VROptician too and I can just see the outline of the lenses when I look for them but in use I barley notice. Good luck with getting your Aero where you want it, I know I messed with the fit of mine for a long time until I got good visuals and comfort... but it is possible! Thanks for the comment.
@SinisterSwiss10 ай бұрын
Since losing my Rift S to controller issues (that Meta weren't willing to replace...so Amazon had to just refund the whole thing) I've been missing VR for years and am hoping to get back in but it's such a tough call on which headset to go with! Quest 3 looks good as an all-rounder but as someone who isn't fussed about wireless/standalone and will mostly use it for PCVR, think this and the Index Base Stations/Controllers are the way to go for PCVR at the moment, even at ~£1400? As much as I'd prefer the Index 2 I have no idea how long we'll be waiting and the itch to get back into VR is too strong! Great videos, helping narrow down my choices a lot!
@GYGOtv10 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Obviously the Aero and the Crystal are the best choices out there and hopefully my videos can help you choose the one right for you. The Quest 3 is a pretty good experience too so far so depending if you can tolerate the encode/decode part of it instead of the native Display Port input, it might be an ok choice too. I will say that any of these headsets (even the Quest 3) will likely amaze you coming from the Rift S (except the non-OLED screens nowadays) :( It really comes down to comfort vs. image quality with the Quest 3 on the low side and the Pimax Crystal on the High side, with the Aero right in the middle. Please let me know if you have any other questions about these that I can help you with. Also if you want to help the channel with your purchase, I have affiliate links for any of these headsets in the description. Thanks for watching!
@mr.majestic8713 Жыл бұрын
Hello Mark! 🙂
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Majestic... Back again I see!
@mr.majestic8713 Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv Oh yeh!... I watch your videos all the time I just don't comment all the time. 🙂
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@mr.majestic8713 Well I really appreciate the support! Thanks for watching.
@jackr.749 Жыл бұрын
I use prescription inserts for all my headsets (past and present), I got my first ones in 2017 for the OG Vive and loved it. The only real downside is when troubleshooting VR stuff. Take the glasses off, put on the HMD, take off the HMD, put on the glasses and do some PC tweaking on the monitor, take glasses off, put on the HMD, repeat many times until the problem is resolved. This part is annoying, but when everything is working well and the visual clarity of having inserts is a game changer. My Sim Racing HMD is the Reverb G2v2, I love this HMD (Can't afford a Aero or Crystal), the clarity of this thing is amazing, I also use the G2 for room scale VR using my Valve knuckles (See OpenVR Space Calibrator) since the G2 controllers are pathetic at best.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
LOL Jack, yes that is exactly the thing I'm having to get used to also! It's very strange going from good vision in the headset to POOF I'm blind (I guess the same happens when I take my glasses off but it is a new experience with the HMD for sure). G2 is still a great headset, it just surprised me after getting used to it again how much that edge to edge clarity really makes... at least for me. Thanks for the comment.
@jackr.749 Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv Agreed on edge to edge clarity, the g2 can be decent in this respect but you have to get those optics really close to your eyes and be perfectly into that sweet spot. I got a Pico 4 a little over a month ago, I can't say I'm impressed, and that's all due to being a stand alone headset with streaming PCVR, no Direct display port goodness! So the compression kills off the gains of the extra resolution over a Quest 2 or lower res HMDs. :(
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@jackr.749 Agreed... the small FOV is the biggest dislike I have for the G2. Interesting about the Pico4... I wondered how that looked as I have never tried one. Sounds like it was good I didn't buy one right away. Appreciate the comments.
@jackr.749 Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv Regarding the Pico 4, don't get me wrong, it's very similar to the Quest 2 just a little higher res, for some stand alone VR it's great, but for myself (being very fussy about clarity in Sim Racing) it just doesn't cut it for me. going from a G2 to the Pico is a fairly serious downgrade regarding clarity (compression vs none) especially in distant scenes in VR, other cars further up the track, trackside signs and so on, in this respect, the G2 blows the doors off the Pico 4. If someone is coming from something like a Rift CV1 or even Rift-S, then yes, the Pico 4 will look amazing to them for sim racing. I'm just fussy, obviously you are as well due to having a Aero (lucky guy! LOL).
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@jackr.749I didn't take it as you were saying the Pico was bad in general, again it was my impression that it was a step up from the Quest 2 like you said. But for me, I would have the same issues you mention... now the question will be how the Pico 4 compares to the Quest 3... I bet the Quest 3 wins that one.
@stevedoetsch11 ай бұрын
How do you fix the chromatic abberation? Does it bother you? I just got my Varjo Aero since it became half price, and I already am thinking I will return it. Also does eye strain occur for you? After about 20 minutes I cannot stand the strain and my eyes force close; it make me feel very I'm sleepy, but after taking the headset off I'm back to feeling awake and normal after 30 minutes.
@GYGOtv11 ай бұрын
Hi stevedoetsch, Sounds to me like you don't have the headset quite centered with your eyes. The sweetspot now has to do with distortions and Chromatic Aberration (CA) vs blurry visuals in old Fresnel lenses. I can see some slight CA when I'm in a menu but don't notice any when I'm in a sim or a game. If you haven't seen my original review video I talk about this in depth kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNOXm7GB0dyuhZ8.html Just FYI I've spent 3+ hours at a time in the headset without any eye strain or sleepiness so again I think it is how you have it positioned that is at least causing some of the problem. Anyway, I hope that helps.
@webweaver3015 Жыл бұрын
Don't use motion smoothing with DCS. With the new multi threading and dynamic foveated rendering I'm getting 90fps all settings maxed. Much much better than the motion smoothing experience.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hi Web Weaver... considering I just got my Aero back up and running I know I'm behind the curve on all the new DCS stuff. I look forward to trying it out and seeing how much better it is with these new features... I just haven't gotten there yet. Appreciate the advice and the comment!
@jayphi4095 Жыл бұрын
Could you give us briefly your HW and SW configuration because even with a high end computer and GPU I didn’t went above 60fps with my G2 on MT DCS (widely sufficient but…..)
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@jayphi4095 Hi Jay, If I get something working with MT I will share my software setup. As always, my Hardware specs are in the description of my videos. Right now I'm having issues getting MT to work with the Aero. Just FYI, I only got my HP G2 up to about 45fps on non-multi thread so you are already ahead of me.
@webweaver3015 Жыл бұрын
@@jayphi4095 I have a 13900, 64ram, 4090, and Varjo Aero.
@webweaver3015 Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv thanks. I enjoy watching some of your content; you're genuine, humble, and your enjoyment of VR gaming is fun to watch.
@richardPalmisano Жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy I have prescription lenses for all of my headsets and when I get the pimax crystal I will be getting prescription lenses also for the headset. Thanks buddy for the video. I will be waiting on your motion compensation video to come out I have everything just need the tutorial in setting it up. Thanks again bro
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
No problem Richard! Did you end up with the Witmotion box?
@richardPalmisano Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv yes and the cable for it
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@richardPalmisano And you have the premium subscription to SRS right?
@richardPalmisano Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv im going to get it.I know it will probably go up in price but thats ok still going to get im still waiting for my sim to come in it was deayed because of QC of the gearbox motors so probably 2 to 3 weeks, and now the upgraded gearbox motors is included with the yaw/ traction lost, and you dont have to install the upgrade it comes already installed and no calibration needed its already done for you. thats going to save a lot of time lol. so think of me when you are doing your motion compensation video lol. you can even dedicated to me lol. so excited got my sim seat today by open wheeler very nice. ok buddy ill keep you posted.
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@richardPalmisano A little bird told me SRS is having a sale this weekend to celebrate 24 Hours of Lemans. Might be a good time to try and pick it up.
@AndrewB417 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered my varjo aero, upgrading from a reverb g2, a bit nervous as to how much difference I will see in the graphics/clarity given the £2k cost. One question, Do I need to install openxr / openvr? Great videos, very informative 👍
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, you will certainly see a big difference from the G2! The biggest thing is the edge to edge clarity, it just makes everything feel so much more real. If I remember correctly you have to install SteamVR along with the Varjo Base, but honestly the setup was very straight forward following Varjo's guide and I had no issues at all getting up and running. Also, the Aero will do either OpenXR or OpenVR and you can turn them on and off separately in the Varjo Base software. You can also use tools like the openxrtoolkit as well. I think you will find the Aero a joy to use, let me know your thoughts after you get it... and thanks for watching and the question.
@AndrewB417 Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv hi, so my aero has arrived, finally got the base station set up, updated aero, launched msfs and not blown away at the moment, although it's clearer than the reverb g2 it's not crystal clear and parts of the cockpit are blurred, readable but blurry, I saw somewhere to disable vertical sync in nvidia software and in msfs, tried this and headset was unusable due to lag, even in the menu section of msfs, anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewB417 Ahh yes, it sounds to me like you haven't quite found the sweet spot yet. if you are not right in the middle of the lenses you typically get more like a warping effect but I suppose it could be seen as blurry. Try adjusting the position... for me I needed to pull the headset pretty low (the back is just under the crown of my head) and they I had to tilt the lenses up just a bit to get it looking good. Overall you should have clarity over about 95% of the lenses when it is right. It should look like this part of my review video ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNOXm7GB0dyuhZ8.html ) Please let me know how it goes and if that helps.
@jh5kl Жыл бұрын
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@agordon2002410 ай бұрын
How can I play games? IL2 flight sim starts in virtual desktop. How can I get it to appear in the headset? Stand alone, not Steam.
@GYGOtv10 ай бұрын
This video is about the Aero, are you talking about using virtual desktop with the Aero? I'm confused?
@agordon2002410 ай бұрын
@@GYGOtv The Varjo Base desktop view. I can't get the sim to appear in headset so that I can fly.
@GYGOtv10 ай бұрын
@@agordon20024I just click the icon on my desktop in the headset and it starts, I have the Steam version so I don't know if that makes a difference. Make sure you have your OpenXR turned on in the Varjo Base is the only thing I can think of. Hope that helps.
@agordon2002410 ай бұрын
@@GYGOtv That's what I've done but the sim runs in a separate window not in my headset. Thanks for your reply.
@GYGOtv10 ай бұрын
@@agordon20024Sorry I couldn't help more, I don't have that problem so don't really know what else to say. Good luck, I hope you find a solution somewhere.
@richardpajer2851 Жыл бұрын
the lag is what i got and now your right its gone I changed my RAM to 64 with 6000mz thinking that helped???
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, in my opinion RAM couldn't hurt but doubt it is what got rid of all the lag. Varjo Base continues to improve so I bet that had a lot to do with it, plus maybe more efficient video drivers. Just my thoughts, but glad the lag is gone for you.
@jimmydesouza43758 ай бұрын
I don't mean this as an insult so please don't take it the wrong way, but my brain is screeching it at me and I have to type it. You look like the "store brand" Gabe Newell before he grew out his beard.
@GYGOtv8 ай бұрын
You are not the first to say that. Maybe we are twins separated at birth. At least I don't look like Zuckerburg!
@RSL1836 Жыл бұрын
Pull up a chair. Story time 😊
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
LOL, that just came to mind as I was filming, thought it was genuine so I kept it in there :) Thanks for the comment.
@codyhuber425211 ай бұрын
I’ve been thinking of getting a new headset(have the quest 2). Would u say it’s still worth getting the varjo over like a pimax or should I wait for something new in the future thanks if u see this
@GYGOtv11 ай бұрын
A lot depends on what you want to do as to which headset is best. If you don't have basestations and controllers then I'd get a Crystal if you don't want to buy the extras. I'm assuming you don't have those coming from the quest 2? If you don't want to spend that kind of money and already have lots of Quest games, the Quest 3 will be coming out very soon and might be a better value for you. It isn't as good as the Crystal or the Aero but also a lot more affordable at about $500. Let me know more of what you are interested in and your budget and I can probably help you more.
@codyhuber425211 ай бұрын
@@GYGOtv thanks for the response I have the money to spend so I might go for a crystal Cause I like sim racing but I also like vr shooters so I guess I’ll see how the quest 3 is and get one of those if there good for games where I move around
@GYGOtv11 ай бұрын
@@codyhuber4252Perfect, Meta Connect is only a week away so you won't have to wait long for the official announcement ( www.metaconnect.com/en/home ). If you like shooters and want to be wireless, then the Crystal would be the correct choice vs. the Aero. Do you have a lot of Steam games or are they all through Meta?
@codyhuber425211 ай бұрын
@@GYGOtv honestly don’t have to many couple steam couple quest but I like contractors the most
@GYGOtv11 ай бұрын
@@codyhuber4252Well then I think it comes down to how good an experience to you want to upgrade to? If you want what is currently the best, pick up a Crystal, p.s. feel free to use my affiliate and $20 off coupon if you do :) pimax.com/?ref=GYGO Code "GYGO20". If you just want an upgraded experience than the Quest 3 will probably be your best bet. The Quest 3 will likely have better controller tracking, but the Crystal will have the best visuals. Hope that helps.
@NikolaosTsarmpopoulos8 ай бұрын
Which GPU do you recommend as minimum for the Varjo Aero?
@GYGOtv8 ай бұрын
Well that is a bit of a loaded question... I always recommend buying as high end a video card as you can afford (keep in mind the Varjo only works with Nvidia based cards). It really depends on the experience you want to have. For general games I found a 3060ti was probably the minimum where you could still get a good experience without having to turn most graphics down really bad. For high end flight sims etc. even the 4090's are struggling to run them at full resolution/full graphics so really I'd say MINIMUM is a 3080 and then you will still probably have to turn things down to get good frame rates on these high end titles. As a benchmark for anyone reading this, the Aero runs about the same (actually slightly better) than the HP Reverb G2 so you can expect the same performance if that is the headset you are coming from. Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching.
@mike_33gt11 ай бұрын
Or eye laser operation;)
@GYGOtv11 ай бұрын
My eyes are too bad, my eye doctor doesn't recommend it so I guess I'm stuck with lens inserts :) Did you watch the other video I linked for you with the G2 vs. the Aero?
@justaguydoinstuff Жыл бұрын
I have a Pimax Crystal about to be shipped, have you ordered one? It sounds like it blows the Aero out of the water!
@D-money813 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy that Black Mantis helmet for a hmd and hope you don't get plastic lenses because customer support sucks LMAO
@justaguydoinstuff Жыл бұрын
@Clive Clivington all new shipments come with glass lenses if you've been following their posts. Black mantis? I forgot how much cooler people look in other headsets lol. I'll happily take the best visuals in a consumer headset, thanks!
@GYGOtv Жыл бұрын
The big problem with the Crystal is Pimax's history, and that the headset hasn't really been time tested so hopefully the build quality is there. I know people are talking about the motor that moves the lenses for auto-ipd sounds too weak so I hope the headset holds up over time. That being said, it does sound like it is achieving much of what they promised with the good fov, colors and mostly local dimming sounding really enticing to me. Please let us know what you think if you get yours soon... I'm intrigued.
@D-money813 Жыл бұрын
@@justaguydoinstuff fact is, you're not wearing a head mounted display. you're wearing a HELMET. your neck is going to be loose as hell like one of those worn out n64 joy sticks. every time you run over a pebble in the road you will look like a bobble head. And this thing just started shipping so how can it be ALL NEW shipments? Makes sense when you don't think about it. anywho, not my money.
@D-money813 Жыл бұрын
@@GYGOtv this sucker paid full retail on half the product LMAO
@RichAbe2311 ай бұрын
It’s now $999
@GYGOtv11 ай бұрын
Better... It's $990!!!
@charleschilders204111 ай бұрын
It is now less than $1000. Does that change your opinions?
@GYGOtv11 ай бұрын
Hi Charleschilders2041, no not really because I was more focused on the experience vs. the price. What I hope it does is allow more people who are on a budget to enjoy this amazing experience. If you watch my Pimax comparison to the Aero ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJqHlMKp3NfJd2g.html ), you know I only recommend the Crystal in a half-dozen cases vs. the Aero and that even holds more true now with the price reduction.