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  1. Is this going to be the exact model that we already have? Or will it be a slightly different version? Would there be any possibility of the slightly upgraded NATO variations of MIG-29As that were in service in the mid 2000s at a later date? Some examples below. The Mirage F1 module has many sub-variants, which is why I was wondering if we'll see other variations of the MIG-29A or if just the circa 1980s variant.
  2. Thanks. I will keep an eye out for a used model, but they seem to hover around the $500-600 range. I ended up getting a Quest 2 from Walmart, but won't open it right away. With cash back and perhaps selling my $50 game credit I may be able to get it for around $160-170 or so after tax. Until then I will be looking for a used Pro if one pops up on ebay.
  3. Seems like the lowest price I can find on the Quest Pro is around $600. I'm sure it is a top tier headset, but it is also out of my price range. New will be around $1000. DFR does look quite good though, at least in terms of performance increase. I have an RTX 4070, 7800X3D, and 32GB RAM. Would the Quest Pro at a higher resolution with DFR on run better than a lower resolution Quest 2 without DFR? Thanks, will the patch be out soon?
  4. Cheapest I can find a Quest Pro is for $1000, or an Amazon third party for around $900. I will pass on the Reverb as WMR will stop being supported in 2026. Seems like if you download and store the installer you'll be able to use it past that date though. I can only find the Pico 4 on newegg through a 3rd party seller. Around $420. Quest 2 is $200 on sale from major retailers. Comes with some gift cards that I may be able to sell to offset the cost. Obviously this is an older device, but the low price is temping. There is also a Quest 3S coming, and I assume that will be better although priced higher. My main worry would be Meta's software. Someone here pointed to the thread about a recent software update. Is it possible to not auto update software, or are all Quest products tied to some crappy software that requires auto updating? I don't quite have the money for a very high end headset and I also doubt I can get acceptable frame rates at extremely high resolutions anyways. I have an RTX 4070, 7800X3D, 32GB RAM which is decent but extremely high resolutions will probably be too much. Just wanting something that can be a decent upgrade over the Vive, which I'll sell to offset the cost.
  5. Is this still an issue with Quest VR headsets, including the Quest 2? Is there anyway to not auto updated Meta VR headsets? Or is it mandatory each time you plug the VR headets in it while having an internet connection? If so seems like a massive oversight.
  6. They can always do what they did with the F-15E. Keep both around, just make one have the new 3D model/textures but the basic functionality. Then for those with the paid module they can use the 2017 version which has the crew-able positions.
  7. That is what confused me. If it had crew-able positions I would understand including that as part of a paid bundle. But for basic landing/taking off I think they should just replace the old 3D model with the new one. It would be like adding a new KC-135 module with crew-able boom positions, which certainly should be be a paid module it you want to fly or control the boom. But then deciding to prohibit people from refueling from it in F-15s, F-16s, F-18s, etc. unless they too own the KC-135 module.
  8. You can load up DCS and fly a mission quickly to test, just like we have been doing for almost a decade since the issues started propping up. Especially with the BMP-2/IFV accuracy.
  9. It has been this way for a few years. An AIM-9X is easily spoofed by an AI plane flying in a straight line that drops one or two flares. Yet evasive maneuvers and lots of flares can seldom defeat the AI's K-13 and similar missiles from the 1960-70s. This is something that has been quite annoying for a while. Using an AIM-9X with a helmet mounted sighting system has a low accuracy even against AI planes that don't use flares. The AIM-9M on the F-15C is almost useless against anything that isn't flying perfectly straight and doesn't drop any flares. Is there some type of artificial difficult/AI cheating setting that needs to be disabled, or is the missile design just this poorly implemented, or does the AI use some type of magical cheats by design? I think we've been waiting a decade for them to fix the BMP-2s that are more accurate than dedicated anti aircraft guns that can shoot maneuvering F-15s and Flankers out of the sky. A quick Youtube search will show you how inaccurate and high the dispersion on the BMP-2's 30mm are against other vehicles. But that is another topic entirely. But a bit disappointed that we can't even use semi realistic dog fighting missiles. Especially when a single plane costs more than a multi million dollar AAA game. Quite embarrassing.
  10. Thanks. I would probably have to look for a used model. I have an RTX 4070 Super, although I have a feeling that might be problematic. The resolution on the Reverb G2 is higher than 4K apparently, and I assume my GPU will run out of VRAM and have major performance problems. CPU is a Ryzen 7800X3D, 32GB of RAM. At 2560x1440 I get between 80-130 frame rates. I assume with such high resolutions frame rate will be half, my worry would be VRAM. I assume all newer models will not have the fresnel lenses. Would the Quest 3 be a big upgrade over a Quest 2 overall?
  11. Recently acquired an HTC Vive. I eventually got it setup for DCS and it works well. Of course the problem with the Vive is that it is an older headset, and resolution is quite low and blurry. Things that are easy to spot in the distance on my monitor are significantly harder to see on the Vive. However, it works quite well aside from that and it has sold me on the VR concept for DCS. Now I am looking into getting a newer VR headset that will hopefully feature higher resolution and better image quality. I will be using it with DCS, and possibly some other flight sims or space sims. Possibly Half Life Alyx. But right now I am more or less just playing DCS. What headset should I be looking at getting? I am okay with buying second hand, provided there is replaceable face cushions and whatnot. The Vive came with two base stations, so if I can save money by buying a VR headset only and reusing the base stations that would be nice. It also came with two motion controllers, although I have not yet used them. HTC has some new models up, and there is the Quest 2, Quest 3, and I've heard good things about HP Reverb G2. Any suggestions on what is the best to use for DCS, and what is the best for the price (~$300 or so)?
  12. That is correct, at least for most variants. This is also the MLA, which is better than the older variations but does not have the generally improved handling of the MLD. Still better than the older or export variations like the MS. Will be tough to choose between the two, though I quite like both planes. Though I suppose if I go with an older plane it will probably end up being the F-14 or F-4; maybe both. Once F-15E gets more polished I will be getting that though. May get the AV8B once that goes on sale. I also hope Razbam will someday do a more modern Mirage 2000-5 variant.
  13. Exactly. I don't mind the higher functionality and crew positions to be behind paid DLC, that certainly required a lot of development time. The only thing that annoys me is when basic 3D models and whatnot are behind paid DLC. Thankfully there is a basic option to takeoff and land with the F-18. I personally have zero interest in playing as a carrier crew member so the module is of little interest. I would be annoyed if things like weapons were locked behind paid DLC, like new weapon 3D models, or certain models of AIM-120s, etc.
  14. I wonder what will be easier to fly in combat, this or the Mirage F1? Waiting on the F-15E to get more polished up as well before buying.
  15. Just tried it, that works. Nice to have a basic option for take off & landing.
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