# HMD Discussion **URL:** https://forum.openmr.com/c/general-vr/hmd-discuss/46.md [Latest](https://forum.openmr.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openmr.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openmr.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the HMD Discussion category](https://forum.openmr.com/t/about-the-hmd-discussion-category/24724)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 0
The HMD Discussion Sub category is a place to discuss Headsets like Xtal, PSVR & general headset discussions. Please avoid being a brand warrior. --- ## [Anyone selling his XTAL 5k?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/anyone-selling-his-xtal-5k/42672)
**Author:** [@Akuma540](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Akuma540)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/anyone-selling-his-xtal-5k/42672 "2026-11-11T09:39:12Z")
If anyone selling, please DM me :slight\_smile: --- ## [Seeking StarVR SDKs, Plugins (Unity, Unreal) and Content](https://forum.openmr.com/t/seeking-starvr-sdks-plugins-unity-unreal-and-content/42726)
**Author:** [@DrMaxP](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DrMaxP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/seeking-starvr-sdks-plugins-unity-unreal-and-content/42726 "2026-03-18T23:47:47Z")
Hi, given that the StarVR is no longer available / the company stopped trading a while ago (?) and associated support portals are no longer accessible. Does anyone still have a copy of their developer tooling and SDK (e.… --- ## [VR News for 2025](https://forum.openmr.com/t/vr-news-for-2025/41827)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 451\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/vr-news-for-2025/41827 "2025-12-11T12:58:43Z")
So we’re in a new year now so lets start a 2025 News thread. What are your predictions for 2025? --- ## [Who here is an XTAL (5K/8K/3) owner?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/who-here-is-an-xtal-5k-8k-3-owner/42297)
**Author:** [@DrMaxP](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DrMaxP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/who-here-is-an-xtal-5k-8k-3-owner/42297 "2025-10-03T17:30:58Z")
I have recently obtained an XTAL 8K and 5K. Like most here based on reading the threads, I have lots of issues with them mainly around optical comfort. Hoping to find there are still some XTAL owners about to chat to. I … --- ## [Star VR One Optimisation files needed](https://forum.openmr.com/t/star-vr-one-optimisation-files-needed/42070)
**Author:** [@Akuma540](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Akuma540)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/star-vr-one-optimisation-files-needed/42070 "2025-08-02T05:35:44Z")
Does anyone still have them? Sadly cant download them anymore. --- ## [StarVr One Blackscreen](https://forum.openmr.com/t/starvr-one-blackscreen/42067)
**Author:** [@Akuma540](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Akuma540)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/starvr-one-blackscreen/42067 "2025-08-02T05:36:24Z")
Today I got a used StarVR One. Installed StarVR Compass, SteamVR Beta for Windows 7/8. The HMD gets recognised and tracked but I see no picture inside the HMD. Did anyone had that before? Also couldnt download the opti… --- ## [Skarredghost at Play for Dream](https://forum.openmr.com/t/skarredghost-at-play-for-dream/41940)
**Author:** [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/skarredghost-at-play-for-dream/41940 "2025-05-16T03:35:02Z")
Very interesting from my friend Skarredghost during his trip to China. They’ve lent him a review unit to use in country during his trip. https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality/comments/1kmum45/i\_visited\_play\_for\_dream\_… --- ## [Play For Dream MR at CES 2025](https://forum.openmr.com/t/play-for-dream-mr-at-ces-2025/41825)
**Author:** [@er\_garry](https://forum.openmr.com/u/er_garry)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/play-for-dream-mr-at-ces-2025/41825 "2025-01-22T00:45:43Z")
So the project was real and the first impressions at the CES are mostly positive :slightly\_smiling\_face: I hope that they fulfill the new timeline and sent the devices at th… --- ## [Somnium VR-1 Q3 2023](https://forum.openmr.com/t/somnium-vr-1-q3-2023/40807)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/somnium-vr-1-q3-2023/40807 "2025-01-19T06:53:25Z")
--- ## [VR News for 2024](https://forum.openmr.com/t/vr-news-for-2024/41377)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/vr-news-for-2024/41377 "2025-01-11T23:26:59Z")
Apple are launching the Vision Pro on Feb 2nd. Pre orders this Friday. @Djonko grab your wallet! --- ## [Enthusiasts will enthuse](https://forum.openmr.com/t/enthusiasts-will-enthuse/41821)
**Author:** [@XRC](https://forum.openmr.com/u/XRC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/enthusiasts-will-enthuse/41821 "2025-01-06T21:27:38Z")
This hobby is getting out of hand :face\_with\_hand\_over\_mouth: --- ## [Apple VR - ‘Sooo Good’ (June 5)](https://forum.openmr.com/t/apple-vr-sooo-good-june-5/40722)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/apple-vr-sooo-good-june-5/40722 "2023-06-09T10:28:55Z")
WWDC June 5–9, 2023 --- ## [Soon to be released Play For Dream MR headset](https://forum.openmr.com/t/soon-to-be-released-play-for-dream-mr-headset/41727)
**Author:** [@bangskat](https://forum.openmr.com/u/bangskat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/soon-to-be-released-play-for-dream-mr-headset/41727 "2024-10-22T02:47:54Z")
Play For Dream Is this company or its up and coming Play For Dream MR headset on anyone’s radar? They’re offering an AVP competitor that looks interesting. Some red flags come up from their specs and website in general, … --- ## [New XTAL discussion thread for 2021/2022](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-xtal-discussion-thread-for-2021-2022/37557)
**Author:** [@stixvr](https://forum.openmr.com/u/stixvr)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/new-xtal-discussion-thread-for-2021-2022/37557 "2024-08-08T22:40:09Z")
Well we are closing in on 2021 and the old XTAL thread has been closed out due to inactivity. So Ive been talking on the phone and emailing with Andrew “Ondrej” from XTAL. He’s in Sacramento CA helping set up the a new … --- ## [Bigscreen Beyond Review](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bigscreen-beyond-review/41569)
**Author:** [@Teigue](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Teigue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bigscreen-beyond-review/41569 "2024-06-28T16:36:26Z")
I ordered BSB in mid November (USA order via forwarder), got on 15 May. Having it for a month now. So just wanted to share impressions and experience with it. Overall impressions are positive. I switched to use this hm… --- ## [DPVR Next Gen April 2024](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dpvr-next-gen-april-2024/41420)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dpvr-next-gen-april-2024/41420 "2024-02-04T14:13:52Z")
DPVR were at CES2024 indirectly supporting partners with their current HMD. But in an interview they stated a high end model was coming later this year and would be announced in April. Now I’ve never really taken DPVR s… --- ## [Varjo Event XR-4](https://forum.openmr.com/t/varjo-event-xr-4/41302)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/varjo-event-xr-4/41302 "2024-01-17T12:42:46Z")
So tomorrow is the start of something new for Varjo. --- ## [Megane X Super Light](https://forum.openmr.com/t/megane-x-super-light/41376)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/megane-x-super-light/41376 "2024-01-14T22:19:14Z")
Panasonic just announced the Megan X Super Light. A 2560x2560 1.3 inch OLED with LH tracking. --- ## [Qualcomm new reference design 2024](https://forum.openmr.com/t/qualcomm-new-reference-design-2024/41375)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/qualcomm-new-reference-design-2024/41375 "2024-01-13T14:57:57Z")
--- ## [Upcoming Headsets to Keep any Eye on](https://forum.openmr.com/t/upcoming-headsets-to-keep-any-eye-on/41117)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/upcoming-headsets-to-keep-any-eye-on/41117 "2024-01-07T22:35:20Z")
Many already know of Somnium Vr1 that has been hyped up for a very long time. Hopefully they do deliver on what their claiming. BigScreen Beyond. Pimax 12k Apple Vision Pro Meta Quest 3 Pimax Portal VR Mode FoV has t… --- ## [Bigscreen Beyond - 5k OLED and tiny](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bigscreen-beyond-5k-oled-and-tiny/40422)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 393\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bigscreen-beyond-5k-oled-and-tiny/40422 "2024-01-05T15:22:21Z")
Excitement v Disappointment. Which will it be??? --- ## [I made a short documentary about Pico](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-made-a-short-documentary-about-pico/41289)
**Author:** [@SmallBaguette](https://forum.openmr.com/u/SmallBaguette)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/i-made-a-short-documentary-about-pico/41289 "2023-12-16T22:25:49Z")
Thought some of you might be interested, hoping to do more videos like this on various companies/headsets but they take a lot of work so don’t expect any soon. Although maybe some short and bitter sweet ones like DecaGea… --- ## [Eye strain and IPD issues with my XTAL 5K - any fix for this?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/eye-strain-and-ipd-issues-with-my-xtal-5k-any-fix-for-this/41244)
**Author:** [@pascal314](https://forum.openmr.com/u/pascal314)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/eye-strain-and-ipd-issues-with-my-xtal-5k-any-fix-for-this/41244 "2023-11-08T19:45:12Z")
I recently got the chance to buy a used XTAL 5K unit, could´nt resist and pulled the trigger. After some time with getting used to the VR Tool Software and getting Steam VR working with my XTAL, I had my real first sess… --- ## [StarVR download link StarVRCompass.2.00.2016.installer](https://forum.openmr.com/t/starvr-download-link-starvrcompass-2-00-2016-installer/41192)
**Author:** [@vrftw](https://forum.openmr.com/u/vrftw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/starvr-download-link-starvrcompass-2-00-2016-installer/41192 "2023-10-07T19:04:17Z")
They removed it from the site for some reason, so I decided to upload it in case anyone else needs it. I found it using the Wayback Machine, but who knows how long it will remain accessible. Also, make sure to export yo… --- ## [HMD Chart - Spec Comparison](https://forum.openmr.com/t/hmd-chart-spec-comparison/40434)
**Author:** [@Atmos](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Atmos)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 5:26am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/hmd-chart-spec-comparison/40434 "2023-10-05T05:26:12Z")
Welcome to the HMD Chart. Please click Expand Table. STATUS MANUFACTURER HMD DISPLAY RES LENS FOV REFRESH RATE EYE TRACKING INBUILT AUDIO WiFi6e TETHER DIOPTER EXCLUSIVE APPS WEIGHT PRICE RoS % Announced 2023 Ap… --- ## [Arpara 5K now for sale on Amazon! WTF?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/arpara-5k-now-for-sale-on-amazon-wtf/41100)
**Author:** [@drowhunter](https://forum.openmr.com/u/drowhunter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/arpara-5k-now-for-sale-on-amazon-wtf/41100 "2023-08-31T07:34:01Z")
Just decided to log on to KS to see this scam in action again after 2 years. And I came across this post. Amazon Link Apparently it has new packaging but backers have yet to receive any update. Don’t get your … --- ## [PSVR 2 Officially announced](https://forum.openmr.com/t/psvr-2-officially-announced/37842)
**Author:** [@zuiquan1](https://forum.openmr.com/u/zuiquan1)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/psvr-2-officially-announced/37842 "2023-08-26T22:24:50Z")
Resolution 2,000 x 2,040 (4.1MP) per-eye, OLED, HDR Refresh Rate 90Hz, 120Hz Field-of-view (claimed) 110° (diagonal presumed) Included Eye tracked foveated rendering, On headset haptic feedback, inside out tracking,… --- ## [ImmersedVR Launching XR Headset](https://forum.openmr.com/t/immersedvr-launching-xr-headset/41057)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/immersedvr-launching-xr-headset/41057 "2023-08-15T10:45:49Z")
https://www.xrtropolis.one/t/vr-desktop-maker-immersedvr-is-launching-an-xr-headset/805?u=heliosurge These links for up coming Immersed headset could be a winner @Atmos @Axacuatl @Djonko @john2910 Has anyone else look… --- ## [iVRy PSVR2 -\> Updates](https://forum.openmr.com/t/ivry-psvr2-updates/41041)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/ivry-psvr2-updates/41041 "2023-08-10T22:18:03Z")
@Atmos @Djonko @john2910 Anyone know off hand which pcvr hmds support HDR? [Next page](https://forum.openmr.com/c/general-vr/hmd-discuss/46.md?page=1)