Pimax's latest software update improves tracking of Crystal Light VR headsets
Pimax just rolled out version 1.38.02.01 of their Pimax Play software, bringing some welcome improvements to their VR headset lineup — particularly for Crystal Light owners.
Pimax has released the new version 1.38.02.01 of its Pimax Play software. The headline feature is better tracking stability. The update specifically targets environments that have traditionally been challenging for VR tracking: areas with minimal textures, open spaces, and rooms with windows. They've also smoothed out tracking during specific movements, like aiming weapons and making circular controller motions.
Users will notice a new "Headset Screen Timeout" setting that lets them customize when their headset display powers down. The company claims they've improved their onboarding guide too, though they haven't specified exactly how.
Under the hood, the update reduces tracking jitter and uses fewer system resources. While Pimax is gradually rolling this out over the next two weeks, eager users can grab it directly from their website right now (see link below).
Graphics card compatibility: some bumps in the road
On the hardware front, Pimax has clarified how their headsets work with the latest GPUs. The good news is that Nvidia's RTX 50 series is broadly compatible across their lineup. The bad news? Some users might notice micro-stutters during vertical sync, though Nvidia says they're working on a driver fix.
For AMD users running 9070 or 9070 XT cards, things are a bit more complicated. While driver updates are coming, Pimax suggests two temporary workarounds: either run the Crystal Light at 120Hz, or if you prefer 90Hz, disable several Windows features (hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling, game mode, and windowed game optimizations).
Crystal Super on the horizon
Meanwhile, Pimax is gearing up to ship their new Crystal Super headset starting April 7. This high-end device boasts some impressive specs: 3840 × 3840 pixels per eye in its QLED version, with a 127-degree horizontal field of view (expandable to 138 degrees in "Labs Mode"). Its standout feature is swappable optical systems — users can choose between Micro-OLED or 50 PPD QLED displays.
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