Pimax Unveils Crystal Pro VR Headset and Spation SteamOS PC
Pimax announced the $1,399 Crystal Pro headset and a Steam Machine-style PC, plus a dedicated Linux client for Pimax Play.
Pimax has announced the Crystal Pro, a high-end VR headset built around a feature it calls Native Foveated Streaming. The company also unveiled the Pimax Spation, a Steam Machine-style PC that will support both Windows and SteamOS. According to an email Pimax sent to GamingOnLinux, the company is developing Pimax Play as a dedicated Linux client.
The Crystal Pro is priced at $1,399. A version bundled with the third-generation 60G AirLink costs $1,899, while the standalone 60G AirLink kit is priced at $599.
The Pimax Spation's standard configuration pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with either an AMD RX 9070 XT or an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, alongside 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
Connectivity and availability
On connectivity, Pimax lists Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5G Ethernet, two DisplayPort 2.1 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, one USB-C DisplayPort 1.4a port, one USB4 port and six USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
Pimax did not announce shipping dates for the Crystal Pro, and no price or release date was given for the Spation.
Quick answers
How much does the Pimax Crystal Pro cost?
The Crystal Pro is priced at $1,399. The version with third-generation 60G AirLink is $1,899, and the standalone 60G AirLink kit is $599.
When will the Pimax Crystal Pro and Pimax Spation ship?
Pimax did not announce shipping dates for the Crystal Pro. No price or release date was announced for the Spation.
What are the Pimax Spation's specs?
The standard configuration pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with an AMD RX 9070 XT or Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB DDR5-6000 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD.