Today we continue our quest to determine whether a modern VR headset like the Pimax Crystal Super, alongside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, can convince a hardcore flat-screener that virtual reality is finally mature enough to provide a good experience without having to spend hours tweaking, tinkering, and min-maxing the settings.
We started with a simple Cessna 172 for a scenic flight around Japan, and then we moved on to an exploration-focused joyride flight in Jurassic World: Archipelago.
Now it’s time to move on to the big leagues. Can modern VR hold up when paired with a complex and resource-hungry airliner like the Airbus A321 by Fenix? After all, I’m an airliner guy. In order to be really persuaded, the airliner experience needs to be convincing.
We return to Japan, taking off from the lovely Hiroshima Airport (RJOA) by SNJ Sim, and landing at the super-busy Tokyo Haneda International Airport (RJTT) in the brand-new rendition by Technobrain.
What you’ll see below is literally my first flight with an airliner in VR in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. No rehearsals. I’m jumping into the shark tank, so you can expect mistakes and issues here and there.
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As you saw, it certainly did not go that badly. Funnily, the immersion and chatting around about how everything looked rather impressive distracted me, causing me to miss my top of descent. Implementing one of the several ways to have checklists visualized in the sims will also help plenty the next time around.
Interestingly, I perceived the landing as a bit hard. I certainly need to adjust the point of view on the flight deck further, but interestingly, it was relatively smooth when rewatching it.
Ultimately, I can certainly see myself flying around airliners more in VR. Practice makes perfect.
Please keep in mind that this isn’t a review of any of the products showcased, but simply an exploration and showcase of the Pimax Crystal Super 57 PPD and its features in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a completely unscripted narration. No one at any of the companies making the products featured saw this video in advance or approved it.
While the headset was provided by Pimax as a loaner unit, this video is not sponsored.
That being said, if you want to purchase a Pimax Crystal Super VR headset, you can do so by using the promotional code “orbx” at this sponsored link, which will generate a small commission.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is currently available for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. If you’d like to hear more about the simulator, you can watch our latest interview with Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann.
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