HP Reverb G2 - Everything You NEED To Know
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- I cover everything you need to know about the new HP Reverb G2 VR headset! The HP Reverb G2 Windows Mixed Reality headset is available to pre-order now in the US from HP and Steam. In this video, I give you all the official information on the specs, optics, design, FOV, price, controllers and much more...
Timestamps;
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - HP Reverb G2 & Windows Mixed Reality Basics
02:20 - HP Reverb G2 Resolution & Optics
04:44 - HP Reverb G2 Audio
05:45 - HP Reverb G2 Ergonomics & Headstrap Design
08:14 - HP Reverb G2 Inside Out Tracking
09:18 - HP Reverb G2 Controllers
11:05 - Using HP Reverb G2 To Play Oculus & Steam VR Games
11:59 - HP Reverb G2 Pricing & Availability
13:00 - HP Reverb G2 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
Check out the Steam page for the HP Reverb G2 here;
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Check out the official HP Reverb G2 site here;
www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/reverb-g...
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It's seems HP "gets it". They seem to have really understood what was wrong with the Reverb, and have made all the right design choices and upgrades on this hmd. While HTC is making bewildering design choices and seems lost in their product portfolio, HP seems to have their finger on the pulse of good hmd design and understands that a good hmd is about the details. If HP continues down this path I think they will be the next major player next to Oculus and Valve.
Yeah, my cosmos elite is a pretty good headset but, seriously why couldn't they include base station 2.0s and some actually good controllers.
@@lewisveasey1674 Probably because they don't own or have any stake in 2.0 or the knuckles controllers. I think those are the least of the issues though. While the elite is really the only reasonable HMD HTC have released since the vive pro, it still has some seriously dodgy things like a tiny sweet spot compared to the competition and even the original vive, light leakage from the flip up design (which was a nice idea in concept admittedly) and worst of all... the pricing is ridiculous. It needed to be far cheaper with all of its issues to be a viable altenative to the index HMD, which is the obvious choice if you can save just a little bit extra.
Between the lack of lighthouse tracking and the tracking cones on the controllers that will interfere with gameplay, I think they're still not really competitive for gaming. If they fixed both of those, they'd be a dangerous competitor, but as it stands not so much.
@@lewisveasey1674 why you just bought a index for a bit more? bc your choice is actually the most expensive one really...
No they didn't get it. The main issue with Reverb G1 was FOV. And it stayed untouched. It's dead on arrival. I mean it will take a niche, like Reverb G1 did, but it's not next gen. It can't even compete with 1 year old Valve Index.
I love how this channel tells me exactly what I want to know being new to Vr and such,thanks man!
TonyGMichael yeah, he’s super dope ^.^
hi twin
If you haven't got a heafset yet i strongly recommend the quest
@@Nobbie248 I love *heafsets*
@@PaulWitzelNarratives i love u
"as we know with the Cosmos, the six tracking cameras were useless", savage Mike.
I really do hope that this gets wmr farther and more attention from this, ive used my original lenovo explorer for nearly 700 hours and im glad I got one.
I love that you break your video up into named segments, even though I just watch the whole thing. Keep up the good work! =)
It's a shame about the controllers, I was hoping for somethign closer to the index's.
Apparently you CAN get them to work with the headset, but not natively
@@bunnypeople but thats expensive, you need not only the controllers, but also lighthouses. In Germany you cant even get a Lighthouse, all sold out, they are 170€
@@bunnypeople what would you have to do to get them to work with the valve index cotrolers?
@@jasonmclean7544 mrtv has a video about it, but in general you will need to buy some additional adapters. They are usb connected to your pc so that the vive controllers can communicate with your PC
If this would be your first VR, is it 600 just for the headset and I still need to buy controllers and the track boxes?
I just can't wait to see what you do with those submission! Great video by the way!
Oh my god. The line is so cool where you separated intro and other stuff :D
“Fall”? COME ON.
I really can't wait that long
I know. I'm struggling so hard between choosing this or an index... both will take forever to come...
Michael Bush index
@@Nick_H775 But almost half the price for a little less fov? Id only go index if budget isnt an issue
@@ThePandaKingFTW They also have better controllers and better tracking with the base stations
As more headsets are coming out, I’m getting more and more confused on which to buy
Just not this one. WMR is disgusting and the controllers use visible light for tracking, which means that even sunlight fucks it up.
@@swagmaster6922 what? how in the world is it disgusting? wmr works fine, it's a fantastic budget option
@@swagmaster6922 WMR can be found for like 200 usd though
If you have a high budget go for the index
If your budget is low the quest is good because your able to use it as an all in one headset and pc vr headset
If you only want to use pc vr and have a low budget go for the rift s
Ace *rift s
Love the time stamp, as usually GREAT WORK!
Your video editing and hosting skills are phenomenal. Thank you for the effort that you put into your videos!
Thank you Chipmunk. I really appreciate the comment mate []-)
I have a Rift CV1 and have been waiting for a competent upgrade ever since. This has me very tempted. Definitely going to wait for the reviews though.
i would wait for the reviews too but , with the limited vr availability and the huge demand increase it will propable be sold out when the reviews will be out.
@@silotx Exactly the demand is so high right now. I think it will stay high going into winter as well. 2020 seems to be a big year for VR and I'm excited!
Same here. This is the first new VR headset that makes me consider upgrading from CV1.
i hope they improve the mixed reality home software
Is there no way to make wmr headsets to boot into valve vr?
@@Bunster it boots in mixed reality home I think, but you can still easily go into Steam VR home, it's just that mixed reality home is kinda bad, like bad enough that I could 3d model the entire house in about 20 minutes as it's super simple looking with a few trees and that's it.
@@TinyTroglodyte oof, well hopefully the partnership with Valve will make it possible to boot into Steam VR, or possibly make a better WMR home
Great video dude! Very informative. Much appreciated.
I'm ready to roll! I have my preorder in and will be coming from a Rift S. I'll likely keep both but I bet I will end up in the Reverb G2 much more. Great video thanks!
This is awesome. Definitely purchasing when available.
Daniel Karinen when are they available cause I’m planning on getting a quest
Legend Fall
Turns out MS Flight Sim is releasing with VR that is ONLY featuring this specific headset. Which is why I came looking for info on it here.
Other headsets will be brought in at a later date.
Booooo
Great video, very polished and to the point. Many thanks
that welcome is your own intro no one else has XD love the videos they help alot keep it up
I was hyped for the Quest 2.
Was.
Nope, I still am. This is a PCVR headset, the Quest sits at its own spot with Hybrid PCVR and Standalone.
@@aidenlorello2838 I agree I honestly think the future of vr is wireless. mark my words quest 2 will be totally wireless and have better hardware.
@@evilhenchman3366 5g intergration into the wireless VR will be the only way to achieve 4k 60fps+ while wireless. even up to 8k resolution per eye. But they will have to mitigate EMF radiation from the 5G frequencies being pumped next to your skull.
@@originsdecoded3508 EMF radiation? 5G is non ionizing. Haha there's more EMF radiation in visible light than in 5G.
EDIT: typo
Yea i am confused if i should get Quest, Rift S, ... idk
I remember trying out mixed reality back in university, it was a bit weird but damn I really liked it. Hope this gives the platform a bit more visibility in the public eye
Why was it weird?
@@awesome9174 Just the way i was seeing my surroundings as well as the images from the headset. I was much more used to traditional VR. But either way very cool system and very cool experience.
@@dinkleberg3863 I'm confused. What's traditional VR? Do you mean your previous experience with VR was just mobile VR or PSVR or something?
@@dinkleberg3863 oh sounds like you used the Hololens, Windows Mixed Reality is just what they call their VR stuff for marketting reasons, it's totally nothing like what you tried :)
@@pixhammer oh oops, my bad haha, thank you for the clarification:)
Nicely detailed and complete overview of this new headset's features
Wow, that timestamp indication in the video is great!
Convince me that the controller tracking is good, I would definitely get this one.
It is, I have a WMR and it's a really good value
The tracking is fine. You just have to know how to work with it. Well lit room, avoid mirrors, windows and bright screens. The main troubles with tracking were the 1st generation, which used/required a separate BT dongle. Gen 2 moved to built in BT between the HMD and controllers and things improved MASSIVELY. People also forget that WMR controllers have build in motion sensors in ADDITION to the inside out. The whole "it looses tracking behind my head/shoulder/ect" is BS. I've never found a game that I haven't been able to play. The last 'problem' is just getting decent batteries. Yeah, the controllers will eat AA's... REGULAR AA's won't cut it. Invest in a set of NiZn 1.6v rechargables. They last for DAYS. WMR gets a bad rap because all the Vive Fan Bois are pissed they popped $1k or more for 'brand name' recognition. Hell, the Samsung Odyssey+ still has the best screen on the market, least SDE and deepest blacks due to the OLEDs. You can pick it up for $300 regularly, and it includes far better controllers than the standard WMR. I went WMR with Gen1 (Odyssey original) and just bought the Odyssey+ this year and gave my old O to my son. The only thing that will shift me at this point is a wider FOV.
if it's like the previous mixed reality controllers then tracking is fine but battery life sucks
@@TheInfinitySystem I'm only buying OLED HMDs from now on. Once you go black...
Looks like an amazing headset for those wanting an introduction to high-end VR, definitely an upgrade other the quest, just not an Index killer. Without higher precision, lighthouse tracking and improved controllers it wont be viable for the more competitive VR games, but given that it beats all the other options, looks like it's going to be a neat little headset with a solid place in the market.
I got my old Samsung Odyssey plus to work with light house tracking wasn't too difficult to get going. I'd say it had better head tracking than my Vive. The smaller fov is really the only compromise I see with this headset as of yet.
Inside out is more than good enough, i had WMR, and still have friends on WMR that absolutely kick ass on Beat Saber Expert+ the only issue was tracking volume, so now with 4 cameras it's more than good enough. I think the real downgrade from an index is just the non-finger tracking controllers. - I do agree though, this isn't an index replacement, it's a Rift S killer
Agreed. If you're going to spend this much on VR for gaming, it seems silly to buy anything other than the index.
Disagree, as long as they get the inside-out tracking to be on-par with the Rift S performance (that was wonky on launch but got very, very good) and not something utterly dogshite like the Vive Cosmos
My favourite controllers are still the Rift CV1's, they are more ergonomic and comfortable than the index controllers, better balanced, nicer feel. They tend to work better as 'game controllers' and not 'pseudo-reality' inputs. At this point in the time the individual finger tracking, variable pressure sensors etc are technically superior but the reality is practically nothing supports it. You can buy straps for the CV1 or RiftS controllers so you can open and close your entire hand if you so wish, but the far lighter/smaller controllers just tend to work better as a daily driver
For me the biggest feature of the Index is actually the FoV, I find that is far more noticeable and immersive than the refresh rate or the controllers. If I could i'd get just the headset but stick with the CV1 controllers, unfortunately not possible to do
So this Reverb G2 seems to get much closer to my ideals given the controllers seem quite a bit similar, although the battery life of 4-8 hours as opposed to ~35 hours is a bit shit
I know this comment was made 4 months ago so we have more information now but from what I see the G2 is now the best on the market apart from tracking tech and controllers but you can use the index knuckles with them so I plan on just getting those at a later date, dont mind the lower refresh rate for the much higher clarity
This is very exciting news, thank you for your time and research.
Really amazed by how the screen door effect could be eliminated.
Price tag is set properly.
Really look forward to playing some of the epic PC titles on it.
It’s always a good day when vro uploads
True true
Oculus needs to get a Quest 2/S out with higher resolution and refresh rate. I like the Oculus eco system a lot so let's get a headset to match.
I'd insta buy quest with same resolution
Don’t forget better graphic quality.
Likely Spring 2021!
I have a friend who often lets me use his Rift S, and man the FOV, tracking reliability, and 80Hz refresh rate are a constant struggles for us... but the software and home are really nice and there are a lot of fun exclusives
@@emperorfaiz without the need of a pc
Thank you so much for this😁
Hi! I follow your channel from the beginning of your journey in VR and I have to say it: you are one of the most talented content creators. Your thoughts are always trustable and reliable. And the quality of you videos is growing more and more. About this topic: it is incredible to me that one common and very known problem of all the WMR headsets, the controllers with the weird technology of non-infrared lights that drains in few hours the best rechargeable batteries, is taked and adopted by HTC for the Cosmos and now, maybe, again for this new HP headset. We know that the first Oculus controllers, the "touch" are perfectly balanced. And we are talking about something relatively old. Any average users of the WMR headsets knows that the controllers are the biggest thumb down. Why the developers and the engineers keep choosing that kind of technology is inexplicable. It is like the same people involved in this project have never tested their products for a long time, nor other headsets with more reliable technology... the only hope is that this engineers will follow your channel.
still waiting for amazon to send me my rift s :( by the time I get it I'll be ripe for a museum.
I'll probably end up selling my Rift-S for this thing. I'm hating the Oculus + Facebook integration and am glad for some good competition :)
Yes that integration sucks. It should be a plus but its not.
Tbh I just use my Rift S as a SteamVR headset. Don't much care for Oculus store. I like the actual hardware though.
@@roflBeck true same for me, but i would like some resolution bump i might sell my rift s for the hp reverb g2. Now i can still get a good price while there sold out.
I bought my 2nd rift s the other day only to find they are discontinuing them next near. I’m returning it and have just ordered one of these.
Very nice and complete video!!
Thanks Mike! Great video! I would love to get an upgrade for my CV1
seems a bit crazy, if they had foveated rendering you wouldn’t need a 2080, might hold off until something with a wider fov comes along anyway but otherwise it looks compelling
You got that right now if you want, Pimax headsets have up to 170 degree FOV (200 diagonally). And the upcoming Pimax 8K-X has a higher resolution than this one, at a true 4k per eye. SUBSTANTIALLY pricier though.
When you're actually in vr, fov difference isn't very noticable. Also, you don't need a 2080, that's just for optimum performance. You could say the exact same thing about a really simple game.
@@toadyep2441 Totally disagree, double the FOV is extremely noticable, THE virtual world really surrounds you. After using a high-fov headset like Pimax, anything else feels like looking through binoculars
@@Dreamwriter4242 Nah Pimax has tons of distortion, bleak colors, crappy software and horrible support
@@thespecialist5023 I don't think the dude disagrees with you
“You’re gonna need a 2080” *sad 1050 ti noises*
Ethan Goldwyre you could still use a 1050ti. Steam can drop the resolution of games.
@@BubsCC bruh then what's the point of such a high resolution headset?
@@air_ lets say you have a 2060 like me, you will still get higher res than other vr titles, but not the maximum res
@Air_ you may not have the money yet to get a 1080 or 2000 series. WMR does very well on a 1050ti. (I know because I ran one for a year). If you buy this new headset, a few months of 75% resolution on bigger games would be worth it. Atleast until you save enough for a better card.
1660?
Wow! You pack a lot of info into a small package. Important info I have not seen in other videos including the optional custom eye lens for wearer of glasses. Didn’t know they existed! Great news for me as I wear glasses for driving. I also learned a lot more besides so thanks fo sharing.
Loved this video man! Keep up the good work! Love it! xD
You need to do a vid on the effect of Covid-19 on VR...i ordered a Rift S on 22nd March and was delayed to 22nd April,...Now still delay further to 17th June and that's not even guaranteed due to stock availability
I feel you. Wanted an Index but it currently has a 16 week wait due to the Covid crisis. I instead bought a Vive Pro, bought it and had it delivered in 5 days. Love the headset with no regrets. Going wireless with it also beats the Index.
Yes, I'm really curious how/if hp will pull off even the initial pre-orders of this considering all other manufacturer's delays.
my IPD is 72mm and from what I hear it's not really a pleasant experience when your headset cant fit your IPD, not sure if there's a bigger amount of people with high IPDs but since they put a manual adjustment option might aswell consider supporting a wider range.
My IPD is 70 I believe so the Quest just reaches it but incorrect IPD absolutely kills the experience. Kinda bummed to hear I can't get the G2 due to the IPD limitation. I agree you'd think if companies were going to go the physical IPD route they'd have a wider range to be safe.
Just wanted to share my experience with IPD on the Index: I tried adjusting it to the correct value and YES, I found it by just using the slider BUT: incorrect values did not produce an unpleasant experience. Visual quality suffered a little, yes, but not by a lot. I was genuinely surprised, because I thought it would cause more visual distortion or sth. like that.
As a hardcore Bigscreen user, I'm super excited for my preorder to come in! Virtual movie theaters are becoming more and more of a reality every year!
Excited to see your overview compared to the Index when it's released. I have an Index and use only for sim racing... Interested to see if higher resolution translates to better immersion. The index is already insane! But even then, my water-cooled 2080ti can only push 60fps (fpsvr number) in PC2 at almost full settings. Solid content as always!!
I 've been using the Quest + Link to play. It's pretty good, but I really wanted a proper PC VR headset, but all of the ones available right now came with downsides. This seems to tick all of the boxes!
It sure does.
Honestly, Quest with Virtual Desktop is the best.
Barchueetadonai it’s bad for recording because it is shakey
Almost. Inside out tracking would be nice since I really wanted to get into full-body tracking. Oh well. I'm not dropping $1000 for an index and then even more money to get the full body.
If you've not bought into VR yet then fair enough the Reverb G2 is a good start (along with the index) but like many I've already got a Gen 1 Vive and is still an incredible piece of hardware that isn't remotly struggling to keep up with the available software . . . in fact I would say software IS the problem for VR now.
The only way I'll spend another penny on VR hardware now is if a reputable company meaningfully increases the FOV over 170 or even better similar to a PiMax or StarVR . . . other than that these Hardware improvements are the equivalent of a face lift to last years SUV to me, it just doesn't offer any futher value
Only problems I've got with the Vive is the displays, lenses, weight and controllers. Basically everything I want to be good. All the time now we're getting way better hardware for VR at around the same price. I'll wait to see what people say about this headset, but I might end up selling my Rift S to get this, depending on the other hardware available at it's launch. With VR, it is always worth upgrading and getting more immersion. The more immersion you have, the more fun you will have, and the more you will use the headset. Unlike other mediums, the Vive is only going to go down in cost as other better and cheaper headsets arrive on the market. I'd say keeping up with modern hardware is not only better on you, but on your wallet as well, as it allows you to sell your current headset and pick up something 10x better for a few hundred bucks more.
@@Brad.2874 I can agree mostly with what you're saying as all these parameters can obviously be improved (and I'd expect them to have by the time I buy my next headset) but FOV is the best upgrade for better immersion for VR right now.
I don't agree however that its always worth upgrading for better immersion as I stated the Vive is still a great bit of kit already, so unless you're primarily playing things that aren't designed for VR (like simulators) then an upgrade likely isn't going to be worth it unless there is a great improvement.
To put it into perspective Half-Life Alyx is pretty much the cream of the crop for VR games today, My 4 year old first Gen Vive allowed me to enjoy the game perfectly, if anything I think my GTX970 needs upgreading more than my headset does.
thanks for the update i gone buy one as soon as it is available for iracing thanks again
I like it how this chap reviewed a product without actually using it. Also added some final thoughts. Nice!
Man I’m still just going to get an index
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I would get the index but I prefer no wires over something that reads a palm as a finger
i was gonna get a rift s but i think this might be my next headset
this headset brings nothing new to the table just buy the oculus quest and use a oculus link cable to pc or buy the valve index also you could wait for oculus quest 2 tba soon
Or the Samsung odyssey plus
@@eptik2k Unless you want the much, much higher resolution and lack of SDE on the HP.
Mike, I watch your videos silently since long time ago, but I gotta SAY IT HERE AT LEAST once ::: YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
Thanks mate! I appreciate the comment []-)
I love vro helped me pick my vr headset and btw congrats on 270k I watched you since 12k
"In collaboration with valve"
...no index controllers...
I was looking forward to more than the awesome speakers, feelsbadman
VRShenanigans nope it said in the video it has to have base station support for it so it’s only able to really connect to vive headsets since they use base stations
they should just allow the support cos the controllers are way too expensive to put with a mod range headset
Does the new controller touch sensitive like on the rift ?
I can see the copied a LOT on the rift controllers (same exact grip & grip button) but it's not a bad thing since a LOT of poeple praise Rift controllers including me.
@@firewulf1 i mean the kit would be sure, but the index is also only 5 or 6 hundred without the base stations and controllers.
@@wolvzie172 you can buy base stations separately and get the index controllers to work with headsets that don't natively support lighthouse tracking. I believe it's been done with other headsets before, but it's really expensive and clunky, at that point you might as well just buy an Index.
Okay, definitely seems like the long awaited, strict upgrade over the rift I have been waiting for, but I'll wait to see reviews.
I'm a little disappointed that it didn't go for a wide fov like 125 degrees, or a higher frame rate. But it is for sure looking like the headset to recommend. I might wait another year though, especially considering I only have a 1080. But if my rift dies, it looks like I have a replacement.
Wow, timestamps/chapters now inside timeline, nice.
Dude thank you sooooooo much for all your videos I have been around for quite a while now and I love seeing your vids change it would be cool if u could play echo VR
Well, with Oculus no longer being an option this might just be the headset to go for.
Oculus is an option, actually.
Lucky for us, Facebook (and oculus), are optional now.
so I am getting a oculus quest but I check oculus for the first time and they where sold out, 10 minutes later I got one so is that luck or good timing?
luck, mate.
I would recomend wait fo the Quest2. My main complaint is that its very front heavy and bulky also the procesign power is really outdated as of now. The quest is the future of VR if they manage to improve on it.
Don’t wait for a Quest 2. With the pandemic and everything going on, it’s better to get the Quest now and sell it when the 2 comes out (Since I’m sure the Quest will be out of stock for a bit!)
Looking forward to your in-depth G2 review
Love the Video already!
After 4 years I'm officially at the reccomend level for gaming, lol. Now I have an excuse to blow 1300 on a 3080ti.
ok 😐 didn’t really care
@@aoliravioli shutit
Y a y
You mean 3090
Background music in this video is pretty great
I like how he added the steps and shows what steps there are
I’m much more tempted to get this over the Index than I originally assumed going into this video!
@Alonso Reyes But you'll need an expensive PC!
@Alonso Reyes and $1000 laying around on top of the $2000 pc you just bought
Yay for removable batteries. Built in batteries make the controller a consumable/disposable item and Its the main reason I didn't bite the bullet and buy an Index.
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@@andrewwexler4779 When the Index controller sits for a while and the battery dies its not a replaceable item. You leave it for a few months of no use, come back and it no longer takes a charge, the whole controller is now junk.
Replaceable batteries means you get the full use from your controller as long as it physically lasts.
ElgarL yah but just like most things with an internal battery, you can usually get the same battery online and replace it yourself. I have no experience soldering but after a couple videos, a $5 soldering gun off eBay, and a $10 battery, I replaced the battery in my Astro A50s pretty easily.
@@ElgarL That's not really a problem unless you plan on keeping the controllers for 10 plus years or something lol
I do. I expect my purchases to last as long as the materials they are made out of can last. These (index) controllers cost more than most people pay for their mobile phones but are basically disposable when the battery is internal and not designed to be replaced.
honestly I can't see headsets taking off that require a pc. The quest and link, "switch style" headset is the way forward. I love the idea of being able to plug the quest into my laptop for higher quality experiences, but then unplug it for bringing it to friends and parties.
stuff2watchnowmaybe laptops for vr are not going to perform very well
@@user-zy7xy8sf9o agree but that's all I have at the moment lol. Although the blade 15 (1060) has performed surprising well. Personally I'm happy as long as the game runs with stable FPS. Once the headset is on me I'm immersed and i don't mind the visual quality. Of course a desktop will perform better but I need the laptop for work for mobility. One day after I stop moving from house to house, I'll hopefully have the pc to drive top quality vr.
While I wholeheartedly agree that the Quest form-factor is the future of VR, I just don't think it's the present. Until mobile chipsets are powerful enough, or remote-rendering is viable enough, then PC HMDs will remain at the top of the stack when you're looking for the best experience. However I can't wait for the day, and the product, that changes that paradigm.
@@matthagge4792 But if you can connect the new Quest to the PC anyway, then there is no reason a new Quest can't be as featured as any other PC HMD.
Thanks. Good review.
Nice vid as always
Byebye Faceculus, hello HP Reverb.
Naaaaaa if it was 150ish fov with same display i would have called it dream headset.
Waiting for next gen again
If it had the same displays stretched over wider FOV then it would look like crap, SDE everywhere. You need more horizontal resolution, which then requires more GPU horsepower and this is already pretty power hungry. If you want something similar but wider FOV then Pimax 8KX is what you want. It has the same vertical resolution as Reverb but bigger horizontal res and much wider FOV.
@@MaaZeus valve index have lot less res and have wider fov people say its the best headset. so even if its was 130 or 150 fov i think it would have better res then index after stretching the display
8:49 the “6 cameras were useless.”
Much savage
Im getting my quest next week. So im gonna stick on that for awhile.
Well, they lost me by maxing the IPD at 68. I'm at 69/70 IPD
Same here
I'm at 56 lol
yup.....I'm a human too!
The sweet spot where the lens gets a clear image on the G2 is very large. I'm sure that it will work for 69 and 70 great. You can order it and return it if it gives you issues.
Honestly, the reverb g2 seems very good for its price, and I think oculus might be beat.
It's at least going to be some competition.
Not sure because of the minimum system specs. Some people like myself would have to upgrade their PC. Even my Gaming laptop which I bought in 2018 doesn't meet the specs. Video card and Ram do but not the processor which is an i5. It will probably sell well to the hardcore VR enthusiasts who can't afford an index. Like mentioned if the Battery is the same then that would suck. Had to replace them like every other day sometimes daily on my Lenovo Explorer. If it cuts out in the middle of a game I would sometimes have to go through the room setup again because it sometimes doesn't detect the controller anymore after replacing the batteries. Still though I'll wait for reviews before I upgrade and take the plunge.
How does this beat Oculus? The Quest is still better in so many ways that I honestly don't think it would be worth getting this even if priced the same as the Quest due to how good the tracking is and how good Virtual Desktop has gotten.
Fresh Quest user here. It was waaay beyond my expectations :D this is sooooo fun. Vader Immortal was...DAAAAAAANG
As soon as i can, I will! I will preorder it! 😭 I need it!
LCD, 90Hz and only 114 FOV wow that is like last gen... im dissing it since i owned the valve index and i want to see VR move beyond those specs. 144 hz and a greater fov than 130....
I was hoping for an fov about 140 so I'll skip this one
Great recap
Your great keep doing what you're doing
"Wilcome to thee owasis"
Everyone gangsta, till the minimum to run this headset is GTX 1080, well, i'll pass
i can run it. suck it peasant xD
I guess it's just the raw numbers. You need hardware beefy enough to push 90 fps on those 2160x2016 per eye displays, that's a lot of pixel pushing
There will probably be an option to lower the resolution in the future.
At $600, if you aren't even running a RTX 2060 why are you even thinking this is an option?
@@TheBaldr would a 2070 suffice? I'm in need of a new cpu and prob some more ram, but I not gonna upgrade my gpu for atleast another 3 years.
That's cool in youtube you can now see sections of what you talked about *EPIC*
also congrats on 270k!
That moment when you don’t have a gaming computer
@Alonso Reyes wtf?
That will be my next VR headset!
Hmmm This is much more information than other videos I have seen. I'll wait for my index to arrive and snag a Quest 2 when thats ready.
hopefully this will be good. looking into saving up for this as my first headset. tried headsets without ipd adjust and the eyestrain is too much for me.
As someone who's bought into the rift s, this might just be my upgrade since I found the rift to be somewhat lacking, and the oculus software to not really play all that nice with steamvr either. Had major trouble running both while doing pcars 2 in vr until i disabled the steamvr overlay since the two were fighting somehow.
Higher res, bit more refresh rate, IPD slider.. this might be my next headset and get me back into VR more actively
Neat. I wish they did like star vr lenses. Those look tight.
Hi Mike, thanks for the video. This has really piqued my interest, and the price point is very reasonable. It makes me wonder if valve will make the index price more competitive to compete? If not this may be my next headset
Thanks for this video. Yes I am excited by this - 90% of the use of my Rift CV1 is in simracing, so yes the controllers battery life and tracking is unfortunate, but resolution is key. I'm looking forward to playing iRacing, but I might also invest in a HOTUS setup for MS Flight Simulator as that is looking like an amazing experience.
My Odyssey+ has only been getting better as it gets updated. I'm really excited for the future of WMR.
I can wait for the reviews after it is released.
Not gonna preorder one but really interested in it.
You're a good lad Mike. With a strong name.
I have used a CV1 since it came out. Loved it, but the honeymoon was over a while ago. Now, 4 years later, I need the next big thing in VR to reel me back in. Technology has not improving as fast as I hoped. But I can't keep using the CV1. So it's either the Reverb G2 with (supposedly) screen door effect eliminated, or it's the Valve Index with modest improvements to SDE, FOV and refresh rate. I will get whichever one works well with iRacing.
Watching the video at first and I'm like 'Ill stick with my Index' but i didn't think until you said it as an option for someone who maybe is looking at a Rift S but wants something a little better. While I love the lighthouse tracking of my Index I can appreciate the inside out tracking for its convenience, especially for less tech savy folks. The promise of no SDE is interesting as well.
I don't see myself replacing the index anytime soon as a lot of checkboxes would need to be checked to beat it. Resolution/FoV/SDE/Refresh rate/Controllers/Tracking/Audio. There are some headsets that might beat the index in a single category but it does a very good job at all of them.
THIS LOOKS EXCITING
Can't wait to get this for Sim racing. No pre-order button though