Take a look at our early impression of HP's new Reverb G2 VR headset

The HP Reverb G2 should be shipping to those who pre-ordered early, and we're just getting started with the new VR headset.

First teased March 2020 and now shipping to those who pre-ordered before September 24, HP's next-gen Reverb G2 VR headset is finally ready to take on the Valve Index, PC VR's other major system. The Reverb G2 was actually designed in collaboration with Valve, which provided lenses and speakers, among other things.

This headset falls under the umbrella of Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) — Microsoft's own platform — but HP makes it clear that this is a bonafide VR headset also compatible with SteamVR. It still features inside-out tracking (a prime feature of WMR), dual 2K displays, 90Hz refresh rate, and a comfortable fit, but there are many notable changes. While a deeper review is in the works, take a look at some of the new features as we unbox and go hands-on with the Reverb G2.








Compared to the original Reverb, HP set out to improve visual, auditory...