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Shiftall has updated MGX firmware to provide 72 and 75 FPS options in addition to the original 90. This update, along with new distortion profiles and native SteamVR driver, have the vast majority of MGX owners loving their device. Unfortunately price remains a barrier for many.

I had been avoiding DLSS due to the graphic artifacts it caused, especially pronounced in the MFD displays, but the new modifications to autoexec.cfg completely remove the artifacts. Distant aircraft spotting with the DLSS performance setting seems to me about the same as without DLSS. I am now a big fan of DLSS.

Shiftall and talented community members continue to improve MeganeX8k. New firmware, native SteamVR driver and distortion fixes have improved visuals markedly lifting this device to its full potential. Average FOV is still its most significant limitation. If you have cash to burn it is worth considering. Much discussion on Shiftall Discord: https://discord.gg/SM9QRKhm

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).

Been flying DCS with my MGNX for several days now. I followed setup instructions and some forum advice carefully and had no serious functionality issues, coming from BsBv1. 4090 gpu. I was initially underwhelmed by the video, but after a great many iterative tweaks of IPD, diopters and headstrap adjustments I am pleased with the upgrade. High res, improved e2e clarity, no SDE, comfortable fit, vivid colors are impressive. Spotting distant aircraft in DCS is much improved. FOV not he greatest, but similar to BsB. Color banding and distortion some complain about are non-issues for me. I have the unit powered thru a smart plug and de-energize when not in use. To startup, energize the power, wait for the green LED, don the headset, start DCS. That's it. I have 2 base stations mounted at head height and placed about 6 ft from my head at 45D angles right and left. Tracking is great. Will be happy to see OpenXR implemented, hopefully soon. I like your oem strap adapter. Is anybody making one for the BsB audio headstrap?

Played around with MGNX8K for many hours over 2.5 days now, mainly flying in DCS and tweaking all the adjustments. Transitioning from BsBv1. I was initially underwhelmed, but gotta say the more I use and tweak it, the more I like it. I have SteamVR settings at 4084x4084 and vid card is 4090. What I am liking is near photo-realism with total absence of SDE, hi res, brightness, vivid colors. Afghanistan map really sold it. Finally have it pretty comfortable on my face. This device requires much patient tweaking/adjusting to obtain a great video experience and I am probably not totally there yet. Guess I will sell my Beyond.

Had my MGX8K for a day, coming from BsB v1, and flown some in DCS. The unit has lots of user adjustable components: eye relief, IPD, diopter, brightness, chroma, color, contrast, HDR/SDR, gamma, to name a few. Compared to BsB: FOV about the same, e2e clarity better, much better binocular overlap, practically NO glare, mic about the same, less comfortable than BsB audio headstrap, currently lacks OpenXR support and an audio solution. Brightness, contrast, color accuracy, resolution are somewhat improved, but not overwhelmingly so. Major customer complaints: time consuming (hours) to iteratively perform all the software and hardware adjustments necessary to achieve the best visuals; headset USB-c connector is inconveniently located at the top center of the unit, which interferes with the flip-up feature; Shiftall policy is not to refund customers if the product has been opened. So long as the new tariffs apply, they will add significantly to the cost of all headsets, I guess. A few customers apparently received defective headsets, so naturally (and justifiably) those folks are generating the vast majority of highly negative posts. Shiftall seems to be responding with alacrity. IMO the MGX is a measurable improvement over the BsB, but not 1,000 USD worth.

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Appreciate your assist. Renamed DCS in Saved Games. Issue unresolved. Contacting support.

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