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Daube
SOH-CM-2025
Although I haven't tried it yet, DCS is the sim that will offer the most impressive visuals for the planes, as far as I read.
But to keep in the "FS" world, I'd say Prepar3Dv4 will be the best, as it supports VR natively.
To use VR in FSX, you'll need to buy a third party software named FlyInsideFSX, which works very well.
P3Dv4 doesn't need third party software, and offers a greater visual quality.
But to keep in the "FS" world, I'd say Prepar3Dv4 will be the best, as it supports VR natively.
To use VR in FSX, you'll need to buy a third party software named FlyInsideFSX, which works very well.
P3Dv4 doesn't need third party software, and offers a greater visual quality.
Stickshaker
SOH-CM-2023
I concur with Daube.
DennyA
SOH-CM-2023
You'll get the most impressive visuals and fastest frame rate with AeroFly FS2, which is a great sim for what it does but is still missing some key features. Still, it's great for VFR flying, and for showing off your goggles.
For combat, both DCS and IL-2 are excellent. Note that you can try DCS for free (comes with unarmed TP-51D and a trainer version of a Russian attack jet). IL-2 is on sale and you can Battle of Stalingrad or Moscow for just $16.99 right now. Beautiful in VR, fast frame rates.
On the civilian side, X-Plane has gotten a lot better, but I prefer Prepar3D at the moment as the third-party and freeware support is much better. Just be aware you need a monster system to get good frame rates, as is always the case with MSFS-based engines.
For combat, both DCS and IL-2 are excellent. Note that you can try DCS for free (comes with unarmed TP-51D and a trainer version of a Russian attack jet). IL-2 is on sale and you can Battle of Stalingrad or Moscow for just $16.99 right now. Beautiful in VR, fast frame rates.
On the civilian side, X-Plane has gotten a lot better, but I prefer Prepar3D at the moment as the third-party and freeware support is much better. Just be aware you need a monster system to get good frame rates, as is always the case with MSFS-based engines.
DennyA
SOH-CM-2023
You should also grab the demo of FlyInside Flight Simulator 0.5 beta and try it. It's still in development and pretty raw in many aspects, but the frame rates are dramatically better than P3D. Plus if you buy into the beta during development, you can fly about $250 worth (in their original FSX versions) of planes and helicopters from MilViz and a couple other developers.
https://flyinside-fsx.com/Download
https://flyinside-fsx.com/Download
YoYo
SOH-CM-2023
Few days ago I tested the new Pimax 5k Plus (I think the best VR on customer market till now).
Here is the big review: http://yoyosims.pl/pimax-5k-virtual-reality (use Google translate button).
I cant test it in P3Dv4 (pity, buggy) but it works quite nice with DCS and IL-2.
DC1973
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As a user of Virtual Reality since the first Oculus Development Kit I can tell you that whichever sim you use it it, it's going to blow your mind. P3D looks best, obviously, FSX runs well using FSX FlyInside as long as you watch the detail levels to maintain frame rates, DCS gives overall the best performance and X-Plane 11 is also solid with excellent, real-world lighting that rivals real flying (I'm PPL trained ). But the best bit for you will be seeing your ships at full scale for the first time, it's awesome
Daube
SOH-CM-2025
Xplane 11 might become a good element after the next few versions.
Currently it's unusable in VR. Performance is mediocre, and cloud shadows keep flashing ON/OFF killing your eyes. Of course you can disable the shadows as a workaround, but then it looks terrible.
Once they improve the performance, and they solve the visual bugs, XPlane will indeed become a nice sim to use in VR. For now, P3Dv4, DCS world and IL-2 battle of Stalingrad are the best choices.
Currently it's unusable in VR. Performance is mediocre, and cloud shadows keep flashing ON/OFF killing your eyes. Of course you can disable the shadows as a workaround, but then it looks terrible.
Once they improve the performance, and they solve the visual bugs, XPlane will indeed become a nice sim to use in VR. For now, P3Dv4, DCS world and IL-2 battle of Stalingrad are the best choices.
Few days ago I tested the new Pimax 5k Plus (I think the best VR on customer market till now).
Here is the big review: http://yoyosims.pl/pimax-5k-virtual-reality (use Google translate button).
I cant test it in P3Dv4 (pity, buggy) but it works quite nice with DCS and IL-2.
thank you I did not know these vr glasses, i should have researched more before buying, I will tell you how the oculus work on my pc
As a user of Virtual Reality since the first Oculus Development Kit I can tell you that whichever sim you use it it, it's going to blow your mind. P3D looks best, obviously, FSX runs well using FSX FlyInside as long as you watch the detail levels to maintain frame rates, DCS gives overall the best performance and X-Plane 11 is also solid with excellent, real-world lighting that rivals real flying (I'm PPL trained ). But the best bit for you will be seeing your ships at full scale for the first time, it's awesome
Yes, I have seen many very good comments about the VR lenses I hope to install them over the weekend !!
Daveroo
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i wonder if its your settings?..im using rift with Xplane 11 and have had NO issues at all.none,looks so much better than P3Dv4 that i removed it from my PC completely.i havent used FSX in years so i cant say anything to it.ive seen on the different forums that with Xplane you need to have your FPS at that 45 mark,but mine is way higher so maybe that is the thing here,but as i stated,no issues at all.