Virtual Reality (VR) for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020/2024) Latest Topics

What Mouse Are You Using in VR

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:35:29 +0000

Title says it. I have tried numerous mice in VR and none of them nmove around consistently allow me to put the cursor where I want and click something. I will be trying to move the cursor and it will freeze and then jump, over and over.

I do not have any VR controllers on. In fact in Pimax Play I have controllerless clicked on.

What are you folks using for a mouse that just works?

Thanks.

Had a scare with my Reverb G2

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:42:04 +0000

But luckily it was fixable.

I started Steam VR as usual and thought my headset was dying. There was a 45 degree line across the left eye, and artifacts appearing in the corners. Luckily I've got a spare headset so I plugged it in, same problem! So that confirmed that it was software not hardware.

A pc restart didn't help. word not allowed! Then I tried starting the session with the Oasis driver icon on the desktop, and for some unknown reason, success!

So I've now turned off the pc and hopefully when I restart it'll all be back to normal. If not probably just a full reinstall of the Oasis driver will be next.

By the way, my spare headset died but it was the cable. A new cable costs more than a second hand headset, but then I found on Aliexpress a cable for $US70 approx, which works perfectly. So I now have a working headset and a complete spare, which should see me through until 4K headsets come in at sub $1000...

Question for those who have purchased a Pimax Crystal Light

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:20:02 +0000

I have learnt that there are som quality issue with this headset which is due to the glas lenses being difficult to get exactly right. So you might ask how big is the risk to get a headset with minor flaws like dead pixels or distorsion in the display ?
Google AI estimate that risk to be about 5-8 % and
Grok AI says it is more like 15-35 % and that Google AI is wrong
It is reasoned that customer with minor flaws do not clain warranty because of the trouble
So my question for Crystal Light customer is. Did you get a headset with minor flaws such as slight distorsion in the display or faulty pixels ?

Is Pimax Crystal Light a good idea to get for me ?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:37:25 +0000

I now have a HP Reverb G2 and have been considering buying a Crystal Light . But there are several
things that makes me hesitate. Are these valid concerns ?

1) Is my PC powerfull enough ? My system is CPU 5800X3D RAM 32 Gb Videocard NVIDIA 4070Ti. In Pimax info a 4070Ti is listed as best experience. Can this really be correct ? And nothing is said about the CPU

2) The price is very high is it really worth it ?

3) Pimax says it is more uncomforatable and have worse sound than the G2 but there is extra items sold that can help. What are these units and what do they cost ?

4) It seem the G2 is not going to be obsolate because of WMR being discontinued

5) are there other options available or will be coming fairly soon

Light Glow Banding while flying in VR at night

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:25:12 +0000

Hi All,

I'm just trying to get into VR with my Crystal Super QLED 50PPD and whilst I'm able to get reasonable FPS with DLSS Quality and high resolution setting, at night the "glow" around night lights is horrendous. Its like each light, regardless of weather its a taxiway light or the landing lights have a massive ... like...halo effect around them. Thats the best I can describe it as.

Does anybody know if there is a fix for this or something that can help? I've turned down the headset brightness and tried adjusting contrast but that hasn't helped. I'm not sure if this is a Pimax headset issue or a MSFS issue (I have a feeling it's MSFS).

Any help appreciated...

Trying to adjust IPD Offsets

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:50:51 +0000

Hi folks. I don't think my Crystal Light is adjusted properly. I believe I need offset adjustments. But I have read AI instructions for doing it and watched some videos which were old outdated. They talked about using SteamVR bvlack home screen and then adjusting the offsets in Pimax Play using the arrow keys while wearing the headset. I cannot find any way using the new Pimax Play to adjust the offsets using the arrow keys.

Can someone who has adjusted their IPD offsets please explain to me how you did it? I am not liking the clarity of my headset at all right now and I believe it is because it is not adjusted properly.

Please help. I have the crystal light and the newest Pimax Play V2.

He's trying VR for the first time.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:33:22 +0000

Reunion Island, a little over 400 miles East of Madagascar. FMEP airport is tiny but located where he wants to fly. RI also has a bigger airport FMEE

CTD every time I exit VR in 2024

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:19:51 +0000

I got a free trial of Game Pass so thought I would give 2024 another try (got it on day one and refunded… it was such a mess.) Got everything setup and getting great performance in 2D and VR. However, EVERY TIME I use VR the program crashes to desktop when I hit CTRL-TAB to exit VR. Without fail. It’s like I hit ALT-F4.

Google shows me this was a well-know issue a few months back but I can’t find anyone with a resolution. Is this still happening for everyone or was there a fix? Some said it only happened in Full Screen but it happens for me in Windowed as well, no difference. Very frustrating, as I am ready to upgrade but not at the expense of being able to pop in and out of VR on long flights.

Using an HP Reverb G2 with WMR. CPU is Ryzen 7800X3D, GPU is Radeon RX 6800 XT, RAM is 32G

Thanks!

VR on inexpensive PS5 and PSVR2 !

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:16:05 +0000

Transparent VR Controllers - Mod - Free

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:23 +0000

Link : https://flightsim.to/addon/107796/transparent-vr-controllers

A mini mod from me that is good to hide the VR Controller in the Cockpit. This is required for myself and I think can be helpful anyone that need the same. This mod makes the unneccessary virtual controllers transparent while using hand tracking and/or hand passthrough. Also it is successfull for the use of HTCC (Hand Tracked Cockpit Controls) which lets you to use your hands for the cockpit buttons and knobs. Of course not a perfect solution but we are highly expecting native Hand Controls in VR Cocpit from MS/Asobo and or the 3th party aircraft developers. A link is also below that you can vote for this immersion feature. Thanks.

Link : https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/hand-controls-in-vr-cockpit/758101?u=kokokt999

Passenger in VR

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:50:12 +0000

Wondering if anyone has tried this before - I've got my setup for MSFS2020 working fine, both regular and VR modes. VR is obviously less pretty but still very functional, decent enough FPS. I have some tweaking to do still to fix some pop-in issues when you turn your head, but otherwise not my main concern. Quest 3 headset.

I'm looking to see if its possible to fly from the left seat as normal, not in VR, while my wife sits as a passenger either in the right seat or a back seat, using VR to look around. I only have 1 headset. In VR mode, all my hardware peripherals, the yoke and throttles etc still work fine, so I don't think controls are an issue.

Currently, what's stopping this from working is that when you CTRL+TAB to turn VR mode on, your monitor mirrors the two lenses, making the monitor useless.

Ideally, if I can get this to work for sightseeing, that would be great. Better still if there is a way for her to take controls from the right seat using the VR controllers and also fly, would be a great way to teach/share the hobby.

Has anyone attempted this?

Best earbud sound for 39$

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:16:44 +0000

If you fly in VR but use computer in 2D thru speakers, then built in speakers are best for the headset. But if you, like me, use a headset in 2D computing then a set of ear buds beat the sound of any VR headset. TOZO NC 20 does 12+ hours on the earbuds built in battery. And another 50+ hours in the case. When done, drop the 2 buds in the case and they recharge. I keep the that tiny case velcroed to my desktop. The 50 hours case means you drop the tiny case in your pocket and leave home. You have 12 hours in your ear and then 50 more total hours when you drop the buds in the case and recharge them. 62+hours away from electrical power. These are also one of the few earbuds with a wireless recharging case. And the built in tiny display case screen has some controls.

https://www.amazon.com/TOZO-Cancelling-Bluetooth-Headphones-Waterproof/dp/B0F2FCVHL9/

Anyone tried the AH DH Mosquito? VR pilot seat position?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:31:58 +0000

Although not at the level of detail and switchability (ie, all switches doing something) as, say, Flying Irons aircraft, Aeroplane Heaven are producing some pretty decent WW2 British aircraft (Lancaster; Hurricane and now the DH Mosquito) which generally work very well in VR.

But I'm experiencing a VR problem in the new Mosquito that I don't have in the Lancaster and Hurricane...VR pilot position. In 2D it's fine, but switch to, or start from, VR and it basically spawns me directly behind, and nose against, the pilots armour plating. Before I either log an issue with Aeroplane Heaven or tweak the XYZ in the config file, anyone else having the same issue?

Trouble after Pimax Play update

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:14:38 +0000

I have recently had a very nicely running system. Nothing spectacular but very little stuttering and nice visuals. I use a Pimax Crystal Light.

Then along comes the new release of Pimax Play and suddenly my headset is crashing, MSFS 2024 (SU5) is stuttering like crazy.

Is anyone else with a Pimax headset having difficulties after the new Pimax Play was installed? I see some reports on the internet but I wanted to ask in this forum.

Thanks.

Can’t get quest 3 to display msfs 2024 in vr mode

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:39:58 +0000

Hi just got my quest 3 today and trying to get msfs 2024 to run in vr mode, however after setting up I only seem to get msfs to display in a 2d mode in my headset, I don’t get any head movements when I am in the cockpit, the view is like looking at a tv picture in the headset.I have followed various YouTube videos but don’t know what I have done wrong as when I set up the quest and switch on I get vr in the headset I can look left right etc.

jim

I'm tired of borders...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:42:06 +0000

Hi all,

All the new VR products and VR-related conversations are always focused on pixels density. It's always more and more pixels, all about the image clarity etc... This is very valid, I totally agree that the pixel density is the most important thing for image clarity (with good lenses, etc...), ok ok...

But honestly, in these days, what really irritates me is not the lack of resolution. Instead of more pixels, I'd like a wider view. I'm getting really tired of all these VR headset with that stupid 105/115 degrees FOV. I'm using a Pico4 and I really love that headset, it's great. But just like any other headset, it has a limited horizontal FOV and it's becoming more and more disturbing.

Could anybody tell me what are the headsets, current and future, that are actually offering a nice horizontal FOV ? By "nice", I mean at least 140 or more degrees, something that would feel like I'm not wearing the scuba diving mask I had back when I was 6 years-old ? 🙂

X-Plane VR-focused updates

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:15:34 +0000

Have to admit: this sounds like a dream for MSFS 2024 VR too. Very exciting features they're developing, especially the Mixed VR showing your own hands in VR and ".. gesture-aware responses, allowing you to grab, pinch, and rotate cockpit controls with precision. We also have improved cockpit manipulation for controllers and hands."

X-Plane 12.4.3 Early Preview | Let’s talk VR!

https://www.x-plane.com/2026/04/x-plane-12-4-3-early-preview-lets-talk-vr/

Should I trust Chat GPT regarding this about Quest 3

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:27:14 +0000

In my discussion about new VR headset I have asked if Quest 3 is a downgrade from HP Reverb G2 in some aspect. Got this answer

❗ JA — i vissa saker(Yes - in some aspects)

cockpittext
distant detail
“crispness”

What Do you think ?

Just got Reverb G2

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:20:11 +0000

Just making a foray into VR, wondering if anyone had any tips/tricks to share that will cut my learning curve please? 😁 Thanks in advance!

Mattheiu Bucchianeri leaves Microsoft for Valve

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:23:59 +0000

MB unbricked the Riva G2 Headset, created openXRtoolkit, and helped Pimax modify PimaxXR. Now he's going to work for Valve. Good news for anyone thinking of buying the Valve Steam Frame headset when it is released.

Need help with stutters

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:39:19 +0000

OK, using Pimax Crystal Light, MSFS 2024, AutoFPS. I have a nice image in the headset. I have AutoFPS set to FPS Cap set to 30fps, using expert settings. I have max frame in sim set to 30 and dynamic settings set to 30. I have the openxr toolkit just so I can see my framerate. Even though I am maintaining the 30fps very well, according to to the toolkit overlay, I am still getting a lot of stutters. I am flying the Bonanza G36 and this happens no matter where I am flying.

I may not have provided enough or the correct information in order to get help, so let me know if more info is needed. I am really pulling my hair out with this Everything seems to be going really well except for these stutters.

Please help if you can. Thanks.

How to improve 3D depth in msfs

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:17:35 +0000

Best comfort assesories for Crystal Light and Quest 3

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:09:48 +0000

It is clear that extra products are needed for these headsets. To find out which are best to select I have tried Chat GPT and given up there. It recommends a product as best and then changes it to don't buy it. When I ask for Crystal Light products it gives links to Quest 3 and keep repeating this mistake.

So which comfort improving products could be considered as mandatory ? And which one are best to buy ?

After selecting this how would Crystal Light compare to Quest 3 regarding comfort ?

Asking CoPilot for the best Colour Settings in VR

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:12:54 +0000

As is the trend of asking AI to do everything I figured I'd ask it what the most natural colour settings are when using a Pico 3 with OpenXR Toolkit and MSFS2024, so I did and RGB values changed in Picture A with default Picture B.
Thoughts?

Amusingly I forgot what the settings were so I asked it again and it came up with completely different values....🤦‍♂️😄 anyway I shall continue to tweak until I find a nice balance, MSFS has always felt a little "flat" to me over the years so it was about time I looked into this area more closely.

Local dimming at Pimax Play

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:29:37 +0000

I own a Pimax C Light and am curious about what is it that ¨local dimming¨ slider at the Pimax Play configuration app. Can somebody explain its function