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Tethered PC VR simulation and gaming
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PC virtual-reality gaming and simulation
Keep in mind Features require compatible software and appropriate fit. Runtime and performance vary with configuration.
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| Prices · all markets | $899 USD≈ €804 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Listed; selected variant unavailable/region stock not confirmed 1 offer records & sources$899 USD≈ €804 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price Listed; selected variant unavailable/region stock not confirmedPimax Crystal Light Full Payment configuration Official store lists Full Payment $899. Country stock requires separate check; shipping and taxes extra.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 | €539 EUR≈ $603 USDECB 2026-10-12EU · Store price · Listed; checkout not tested 2 offer records & sources€1,079 EUR≈ $1,206 USDECB 2026-10-12 EU · Store price Out of stockValve / Steam Valve Index complete VR kit: headset, controllers and two base stations Steam EU-priced page explicitly marks full kit Out of Stock. This price does not establish availability.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12€539 EUR≈ $603 USDECB 2026-10-12 EU · Store price Listed; checkout not testedValve / Steam Valve Index headset only, separate tracking base stations and PC required Steam lists headset-only with Add to Cart and an estimated delivery; checkout and exact destination were not tested.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 |
| Designed for | Tethered PC VR simulation and gaming ↗ | PC virtual-reality gaming and simulation ↗ |
| Form factor | Head-mounted PC VR headset ↗ | Tethered head-mounted VR headset ↗ |
| Tracking | Inside-out positional tracking; external tracking options are configuration-dependent ↗ | Not verified |
| Connection & compatibility | Wired PC connection; not a standalone computing headset ↗ | 5 m tether +1 m breakaway; DisplayPort1.2,USB3.0,12 V power ↗ |
| Display | 2880 ×2880 pixels per eye ↗ | Dual1440 ×1600 RGB LCD ↗ |
| Optics | Glass aspheric lenses ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Refresh | 72/90/120 Hz ↗ | 80/90/120 Hz;144 Hz experimental ↗ |
| Ipd | Manual58-72 mm adjustment ↗ | Physical58-70 mm adjustment ↗ |
| Local Dimming | Manufacturer model configuration must be checked for exact optical package ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Persistence | Not applicable to this category | 0.330-0.530 ms depending on frame rate ↗ |
| Fit | Not applicable to this category | Adjustable eye relief, head size and speaker positions ↗ |
| Face Interface | Not applicable to this category | Magnetically replaceable face gasket ↗ |
| Audio | Not applicable to this category | Off-ear integrated speakers ↗ |
| Pc Requirement | Not applicable to this category | Compatible PC and SteamVR tracking base stations ↗ |
| Availability | Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested. | Manufacturer model documentation verified. Exact destination checkout and fulfilment were not tested. |
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| Editorial pick & release | No editorial ranking recorded | No editorial ranking recorded |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12 | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 |
Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.
