HP has a new
virtual reality headset and unlike last year’s model that toed the line between enterprise and gaming models, the new HP Reverb G2 is all about gaming. In fact, HP teamed up with Microsoft and Valve to put the HP Reverb G2 more on par with the
Valve Index. The HP Reverb G2 features a new inside-out tracking system – which doesn't need infrared tracking lighthouses – with the addition of four cameras. HP promises this new system can capture 1.4 times more movement as the cameras track where you’re looking and where your hands are. Unfortunately, this is still a PC driven headset that you'll need to connect with your
gaming desktop or
gaming laptop and isn't wireless like the
Oculus Quest. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=hp-reverb-g2&captions=true"] Speaking of your hands, the HP Reverb G2 also comes with a pair of revised controllers. They’re a big step up from the original Windows Mixed Reality controllers now that they feature a more ergonomic design – think curvy rather than squared-off handles. The new controllers also now feature two buttons on each side along with an additional hamburger menu button next to the Windows key. HP’s new VR headset also comes fitted with a new pair of integrated headphones. They feature larger 10mm drivers and are tuned to output 3D spatial audio so you get a completely immersive visual-audio experience.
As for comfort, HP has made some improvements with a thicker facemask cushion plus better-balanced weight distribution. The front visor can also now flip up 90-degrees, allowing you to take a quick breather from your virtual reality experiences. The only thing that hasn’t changed too much is the screen. The HP Reverb G2 still offers up a 2,160 x 2,160 resolution experience per eye with a 114-degree field of view and 90Hz refresh rate using LCD panels. However, HP has told us that the new displays will offer significantly higher brightness and contrast over the last model. Users should also see less of a screen door effect thanks to the updated optics. The HP Reverb G2 will begin shipping sometime this Fall for a starting price of $599. Preorders, however, will begin on May 28th. [poilib element="accentDivider"]
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As for comfort, HP has made some improvements with a thicker facemask cushion plus better-balanced weight distribution. The front visor can also now flip up 90-degrees, allowing you to take a quick breather from your virtual reality experiences. The only thing that hasn’t changed too much is the screen. The HP Reverb G2 still offers up a 2,160 x 2,160 resolution experience per eye with a 114-degree field of view and 90Hz refresh rate using LCD panels. However, HP has told us that the new displays will offer significantly higher brightness and contrast over the last model. Users should also see less of a screen door effect thanks to the updated optics. The HP Reverb G2 will begin shipping sometime this Fall for a starting price of $599. Preorders, however, will begin on May 28th. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam
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