HP Unveils New VR Headset

HP Unveils New VR Headset
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HP recently unveiled its latest VR headset, the Reverb G2, in collaboration with industry Valve and Microsoft. The Reverb G2 is, according to HP, the world’s highest resolution VR headset among major vendors. It brings high-end optics, inside-out tracking, spatial 3D audio, natural gestures, comfort, and plug and play support for Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR.

“The power of collaboration is on full display with the Reverb G2, and alongside Valve and Microsoft, we engineered a no-compromises VR headset that’s immersive, comfortable, and compatible across Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR,“ said Spike Huang, Vice President and Global Lead of VR at HP.  “The time is now for VR and the Reverb G2 brings high-quality VR to the masses with more immersion for gamers, interactive experiences for creators, increased engagement for collaboration, and higher retention rates for education and training.“

HP worked closely with Valve and Microsoft to bring customers new technology, along with seamless integration across Windows Mixed Reality and SteamVR platforms. Keeping all of the best elements from the Reverb G1, including the industry’s highest-resolution LCDs in a lightweight design, and by incorporating new aspects throughout, this VR headset is built for gaming, creation, collaboration, and learning. The Headset is scheduled for availability starting Fall 2020 for $599.

“The HP Reverb G2 is an exciting device that takes advantage of the inside-out tracking technology in Windows Mixed Reality for full six degrees-of-freedom movement and spatial audio,“ said Mark Bolas, Partner Director of Incubation at Microsoft. “With four cameras, the controller tracking feels even more like an extension of your hands, making the sense of immersion that much stronger.“

“We’re happy to see the expansion of the VR ecosystem in a way that is great for high-fidelity gaming,“ said Jeremy Selan, VR Engineer at Valve. “Providing customers with another quality option that includes some of Valve’s technology is good news for the VR community and we are happy to support that.“