Habu_69

I do understand and accept the risks, but I detest Windoze' constant nagging at the higher UAC settings.

I do not run DCS or Open Kneeboard as Administrator; however I have UAC set to lowest in Win 11. When starting Open Kneeboard I get a warning about running it as admin but, ignoring the warning, the program runs normally.

MeganeX8K headset for about 3 weeks. 6 feet to lighthouses.. I could not get these to function with BsBv1. Have not tried with MGX.

I have 2 lighthouses mounted just above eye level and about 45 degrees to my right and left. Very rare for me to lose tracking in DCS seated position. May be a greater problem in more active games, I guess.

Meganex8K has a lot to recommend it. No current VR headset is perfect, unfortunately, but the MGX form factor, comfort, personalization adjustments, uOLED colors and clarity are among the best available, IMO. The MGX experience should only improve as Shiftall upgrades their software.

SteamVR driver was developed by a talented community member using a software device Shiftall was unaware of. To their credit Shiftall has recognized and praised this person's work and will be incorporating it into an official upgrade.

I have and I am quite impressed with improved video: brightness, colors, sharpness, distortion, e2e clarity, etc. This is a native SteamVR driver now and although motion smoothing is available, I find it degrades apparent performance. 4090 and 7800x3d with res set to 5Kx5K DCS is very smooth.

MeganeX8K update: New software is substantially improving the visuals. VRFlightSimGuy Experience

This procedure is impossible in multiplayer.

When an imported DTC file is loaded onto the Hornet prior to entering the cockpit, the MUMI page displays DEFAULT as the program file name, even though testing shows the imported file has actually loaded. DEFAULT continues to display after pressing MFD button 16 for ALR67. One would expect the imported file name to be displayed. Is this a bug or correct as is? DTC Bug Track.trk

I have done some dogfighting and had no issues with headset movement. Some users have fitted 3rd party headstraps, like Globular Cluster, to good effect. I estimate that center 50% of fov is ultra-sharp and Hornet instruments/MFD's readable about to about 75%. Circular FOV (about 97D in vertical) helps in dogfighting. Every individual adjustment affects the other adjustment options, so takes awhile to find optimum comfort and image. I set image res to 4084x4084 in SteamVR, use no MSAA or other supersampling and perceive no aliasing in DCS Hornet cockpit. Best compromise for me between quality and performance. 4090 GPU.

Check out my post regarding MeganeX8K. Stuff I have read indicate it is close to Q3 in visuals, but in a much smaller form factor.

Total absence of SDE, in contrast to BsBv1 for example, is a major feature of MeganeX8K. My experience: no unusual device or setup issues; no SDE; ultra clarity over about 50% of FOV, then increasing blur towards edges; bright screen; high binocular overlap; high color saturation and fidelity; average FOV; light, comfortable fit; little glare. In DCS the baro pressure setting on the Hornet altimeter is very clear. A few have experienced dead pixels, stability problems. A few complain of edge distortion, and some have buyer's remorse over choosing a device with a difficult return/no cancellation policy. For me several hours of iterative adjustments of the 6 or so fit and optical controls were required to achieve optimum visuals; but I am pleased with the upgrade over the BsBv1. The current state of VR devices requires compromises among form factor, optical qualities, personalization, and cost. Not an easy decision. Best VR maps depends on flying preferences. I like Syria, Afghanistan and Sinai. Normandy is best for WWII and many are praising the new Fulda Gap map. I think Kola has potential but is too immature now.

FYI the subject patch is now obsolete because Shiftall has published its own official patch that automatically updates from the MeganeX Configurator.

Bigscreen Beyond v2 is worth considering. High res/very good graphics, decent FOV. Negatives are somewhat over your budget, unimpressive binocular overlap, glare (which truthfully did not bother me in DCS).