HP REVERB G2 FULL REVIEW! the best for SimRacing?

[@jackr.749]

I know this is a old video but just in case people are still watching this to find out about the Reverb G2, there has been a updated Reverb G2 called the G2V2 (version 2), it has a new cable with a power button on the inline power box, this new cable fixes the connection problems with X570 motherboards for AMD CPUs, it also has a new facial interface with a spacer, when you remover the spacer, it gets the lenses real close to your eyes thus increasing the lenses sweet spot and FOV. As for controller tracking, they supposedly improved that too, I know I have no real problems with tracking while playing regular VR games, just the controllers are less than stellar in feel, balance with no capacitive touch on the buttons. As mentioned, you need a pretty beefy computer to run this thing, at 100% steamVR resolution, it sets the resolution to 3160 x 3092 (if I remember), you can get better performance in your sims by turning down the SteamVR resolution to 70% and it still looks really good in the headset. :) I love my G2V2, the clarity and intensity of the visuals are amazing and the audio is also very good, my Valve Index has been sitting in the corner collecting dust since I got my G2V2.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Thank you very much for the info!!!

[@mervyoung5397]

Is there a big difference between the V1 and V2 purely for Sim Racing?

[@TattooMyWombat]

Man I have seen A lot of Reviews specially on this headset but None were as Deep as Yours. Thanks Mate keep up the great work.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

thank you very much!!!

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Time Stamps 00:00 intro 01:36 Spec's 05:23 fitment 10:39 controllers 13:46 In the Rig testing 25:22 through the lense 26:43 THE CONS 35:33 Final Thoughts

[@Herbertti3]

I've had awesome plug and play experience with my G2. I connected the usb-c to my graphics cards usb-c connection. Works flawlessly. I also can run everything I play 100% render resolution and high settings, smooth as butter. (6900 XT)

[@Themisterdee]

Good video Crash thanks. will stick to my G1 & 3090. As for the multiple screen problem you have. it can be solved in device manager --> display adapter --> virtual display adapter - Disable. do not uninstall as it re installs. it may also be hidden so use --view show hidden option. can only be disabled when headset attached. hopefully it will help. and may cure you start up issue.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Thank you so much!! I'm going to give that a shot

[@chriskross1660]

Hi, nice review. I can confirm your info, very nice t wear on head, very good sound and (It's my first VR ever) the screen is fantastic ! clear. BUT ... the driving of my rFactor 2 now with the VR G2 since 11 days is awsome ! new. another sim racing world. for me. It feels so sick to sit IN the car, drive on the track and look in to the next corners and to the other cars.

[@nortski78]

Good to know! I've just ordered this vr headset specifically for rFactor!

[@jimbochoo3316]

I have the Reverb G2 V2.0 version, it works really well for sim racing. I run it with rtx 3070 with and newer intel processor. WMR and Steam VR start up together now, making it pretty easy to get in. I do experience crashes from time to time, but I think it is mainly Steam VR's fault. If you wanna play VR outside of sims, I think you're better served with the all-in-one Quest 2. Playing with a cable and needing to be tethered to the PC is such a pain.

[@tgpips1128]

Do you know that all X570 boards has an issue with USB disconnecting. A Bios update only came out just over a week ago. The problem seems to be related to PCIE Gen 4 GPU and a PCIE Gen4 NVME - The Asus beta Bios seems to have fixed my issues. Just curious if this fixed your issues, or is HMD related?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I'm going to be trying it soon! I did see the beta bios release though very excited and hopeful

[@BC-cp5vr]

Great review Crash, I really enjoy the G2, and to solve the room scale problem I paired it with the knuckle controllers..works really well.

[@PixelGod240]

Can you explain this issue? Or has it been fixed?

[@blizado3675]

I would say: if you have already a lighthouse system, you can make a mixed setup, the G2 with for example the Index controllers and that eliminate one of the biggest issues of the G2 for roomscale. I also get that way now... but I'm even more crazy, because is bought the lighthouse stuff only to use it with the G2 now. Cost me much more than the G2 itself. But i also must say, that i come from Oculus and want to go the lighthouse way in the future, maybe with an Index 2. So it makes more sense to get that lighthouse stuff yet.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Wow you did? Best of both worlds huh??

[@blizado3675]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS yeah, i get it tomorrow (at shipping). Will be my first touch with lighthouse stuff.

[@aguilpa1]

I'm coming from an old HTC Vive, first version and the Valve Index which I returned because I had nothing but problems with audio and extremely loud whining base stations, also heavy and uncomfortable. Not worth the price. I just pulled the trigger on this Reverb G2. I'm hopeful for a good experience and I am a huge proponent of resolution. Fingers crossed.

[@santinoaldo]

Did you get your G2 yet? How do you like it? I have one arriving in a few days.

[@MrThamahn]

I'm glad to see that the Revision 2 of the Reverb G2 Cable resolved your connection issues. That was a long time in the making!

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Tell me about it!

[@MrThamahn]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS - LOL! :-)

[@MrThamahn]

​@@RTAMOTORSPORTS - I will tell you what... I have NOT used my G2 all summer due to this very issue. This video convinced me to call-in my G2 under warranty and have my cable replaced. I received the replacement cable within a week, installed it, and I'm back in my G2. I forgot how good the G2 looks over my Odyssey Plus. Thanks for this video Crash, and the motivation that it inspired!

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

@@MrThamahn awesome!! Glad it worked for ya!

[@ronsmith5572]

I like to see one that picks up both eye and head movement so you can look around without loosing sight of what's in front of you at the same time . Otherwise to me its like driving with binoculars .

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I think we're close in getting eye tracking

[@dvdsbl]

Great review buddy. We're still waiting for an all round complete Vr headset it seems.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

They are sending a new cable to everyone under warranty I'll be interested to see how this affects reliability.

[@meejmuas8686]

I have a Nvidia 1080ti with MSI carbon gaming pro motherboard, intel i7 7700k. The motherboard has VR ready USB and never had an issue with the power draw. Now any other USB port doesnt work on my rig.

[@tomassoutorendo2462]

HI! This can be the first VR glasses. I just wanted to know if it is necessary to use the controllers in Simracing to configure or something. I saw a really good offer for the g1 but without controllers, so if i dont need it to simracing, that will be great. Thanks

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

In most sim racing titles at the moment the controllers are not used most people utilize a keyboard and mouse to do most configuring

[@Mfury001]

Did the March firmware update fix any of the mentioned problems?

[@buikhan]

I just bought a G2 during the Black Friday. Wonder if it is a new generation they have been promoted? Another thing I don’t have enough DP slots in my pc. Can I share a slot at all?

[@HauntedAbysss]

Seems they got a fix that came out. Shrug. Any update? I never had any issues with my G2. The tracking is kinda a bummer but I love it for the most part.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

The new cable work perfectly so sorry about the late response

[@efrainflores3902]

For me, my main problem with the headset is the blurry edges because of the lenses. I had to get the eyes closer to the lens using one of the mods out there in order enjoy it more

[@joetorca77]

Not totally new to VR but I havent tried car racing on VR. I like what you have and your setup. I have the PC, the HP Reverb G2 and Logitech racing controls. How do I set this up to do what youre doing?

[@ronsmith5572]

Hey Crash , does the part of the face plate that will soak up your sweat from game play use is removable ? is it also washable and would it be say low heat dryable or air dry only instead of letting the sweat dry on it ? after a while its gunna start smelling and that can't be good .

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I don't think it's removable from the plastic but I'll find out

[@lifeofasimrigmestizo6910]

I just upgraded to the Valve Index from the Oculus Rift and I love it. I really got the Valve for the laser sensors and knuckle controllers and will upgrade to a higher resolution and wider FOV when I see the technology improve more than it is now. I haven't tried the Valve for sim racing yet but soon. Great review homeboy!!

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Thank you brother!!!

[@derekd4349]

You could get the G2 and use Index controllers if you wanted the best of both worlds. Index should have a nicer FOV though

[@Germany20007]

32:28 - I have to make a correction to your investigations about having issues getting the HP Reverb G2 started. First of all the USB issue you are experiencing are actually issues from your AMD Mainboard and it will be fixed with AGESA 1.2.0.2 - The second major issue you are talking about that you have to unplug monitors to start the HP Reverb G2 is a limitiation in the Nvidia driver. At the moment Nvidia is allowing to use max. 4 displays at the same time. Since you are running a triple screen + the hp reverb g2 at the same time it detects at least 5 displays at the same time so the Nvidia driver is forcing you to at least unplug 1 monitor to run the 2 extra screens in your heasdet. You should be able to run all USB Ports of your Mainboard with the G2 just fine after updating to the latest AGESA version via a BIOS update. The only way to avoid the driver limitation of nvidia to run more than 4 displays at the same is by buying a nvidia quadro GPU or switch to a AMD GPU. I had to unplug at least 1 monitor so that the nvidia driver would let me run my g2 with a 2070 super. I switched to a 6900XT two days ago and now i can run my triple + headset just fine. All I need to wait for is the BIOS update to get all my USB Ports on my board fixed.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I've been on AGESA 1.2.0.0 and it looks like my motherboard (asus x570 tuf ) board but it looks like they just rolled a bios update only for 1.2.0.1. looks like I'll have to wait. But thanks for the heads up! The Zotac 3090 only has 4 display output. When in vr it made me literally unplug all displays then reconnect after connecting the headset. But afterwards I can run the triples and the headset. But only after disconnecting all other monitors first. It just seems really silly to have these issues when I never encountered anything like this with any other headset I tried.

[@lanceking701]

Do you have a video on your racing rig?

[@GEOSIMRACING]

Hi RTA. I have a triple screen setup all plugged into GPU via 3 display ports. I have a G2 being delivered today but how do you have G2 connected to display port on GPU when already having triples. I want to avoid issues with Nvidia surround if having to disconnect reconnect monitor to free up a port. Any workarounds?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

You have to disconnect one of your monitors

[@GEOSIMRACING]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS thought so. What a load of ****. Thanks for response thought if there was a way round that you would know 😉

[@philyarn703]

Wow great review! The reverb G2 screens are sooooo amazingly clear games like half life Alyx can appear to be real at times I can't go back to lower res screens now but the controller tracking does leave allot to be desired so I just connected the index controllers to the G2 and bam now I have a God tier headset and it is glorious but not without it's quirks

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I hear a few people talking about this set-up! So your using lighthouses with the controllers??

[@philyarn703]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS Yes, the lighthouses are required for this method and you also need a receiver connected to your pc to track the controllers as well and that could be either and index or vive hmd or you could use 2 steam controller dongles and with a few tweaks you'll be good to go!

[@tipico809]

When the hp reverb G3 comes out they my fix all the issues on the 3rd unit

[@jamiesalmonsculpture8599]

No g3 announced, only the pro G2 version which is aimed at developers so don't hold your breath for another Reverb for a year or two

[@halloweenkid9989]

Underrated channel, I am confident in my purchase now.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Thank you!

[@Mr_shehabi]

Any side effect from vr? Long term effect?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

None that I noticed, but if it's not fitting your ipd correctly I would imagine eye strain issues can become a problem.

[@robertodolsak3566]

I am new to vr.I ordered hp reverb g2.I have integreted monitor to the rig and motion sistem.Will i have problems with vr,because of moving monitor.Thank you for the answer.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Not at all, but depending on how much motion your rig has you may need to look into motion compensation software. In my 3dof it works in such a way that the driver is the pivot point, so the amount of motion isn't that great from center. But In larger 6dof rigs you may have to counter it.

[@robertodolsak3566]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS i have simrig sr2 which have 7 cm

[@Racer-X-090]

Thanks for the review! HP is running a cyber Monday deal right now for this headset. 50% off....

[@artmcewen3165]

I wear bifocals irl, for sim racing I wear drugstore reading glasses as they give a focal length that works well with triple monitors. What's the consensus for VR? I know I can get prescription lenses added for the G2 but it almost looks like small reading glasses might fit under the mask. Will that bugger up the FOV or make me air sick?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Honestly a few of my friends that have those lenses that mount inside absolutely love them I have never gotten a chance to try them personally

[@arcadiosincero]

The difficulty you had getting the the G2 to even play nice concerns me. I had enough of that mess with the original Rift with the sensors only working if the planets were aligned just right that particular day. I simrace with my Odyssey and I love how it allows me to pretty much just put it on and go. No muss or fuss. I also have a Quest 2 that I do general VR with. I simraced with it a few times and the display is definitely a step up from the Odyssey, but the experience is not quite as seamless (need to start up Oculus Link first and what not). I was thinking a G2 would get me the put-it-on-and-go experience the Odyssey gives me while giving me the improved visual experience that the Quest 2 does, but now I'm not so sure. I was looking to get the G2 to replace the Odyssey as my dedicated simracing VR headset, but now I think I might just get another Quest 2. The advantage of not having to mess around with just getting the damn thing to work is not to be understated. Plus it's way cheaper too. Sure the G2's displays might be better than the Q2, but I really value ease-of-use and from what I can tell the G2's visuals are not *that* much better.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I don't know how I missed your comment and so sorry I'm basically a year late I'm sure by now you know it all had to do with the cable and now they offer a new cable under warranty that fixed the issue

[@aaron89857]

How are these for non vr games and movie watching

[@alahad4723]

Great review. Question: I have a G1 Pro that I primarily use with AC. Do you think G2 is a worthy upgrade over the G1 pro (just for sim racing purposes)?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Personally yes, but I would hold out as new headsets should be coming soon.

[@edwardenigma1929]

Bought one, returned 2 days later. Sweet spot the size of a half dollar, all text outside that are very blurry. Rift S more consistent in clarity across the screen. Vibration on controllers is loud and feels cheap not good at all. Bit of pressure point on my temple's not to bad but Rift S much more comfort. The cable is thick and very grippy so will pull on you. When you first start up a lot of ghosting effects until it heats up, and screen door until it warms up. 10 mins or so then gone. If you want to surf the web you can not scroll with the controllers. You will have to use a mouse as well. Wanna type in search bar, your gonna need to lift up headset and use physical keyboard. Tried playing Pavlov you can not use 2 hands on weapons. Right hand will grip but left hand does not grip the weapon. So I'm guessing custom mapping is needed. Have heard this is the case on many other games. Cant hit anything with only 1 hand on a machinegun. God rays are very noticeable on the G2 V2, my Rift S never really noticed them. I purchased on sale for 499 but still not worth that. maybe $350. In games the sweet spot is not as bad, you really don't see it much but, on anything else you can only read 2 words and then left and right of those 2 words are blurry and the next ones very blurry. I wanted to love this but I'm going back to Rift S. Controllers hit when reloading weapons. I really believe the Rift S or Quest 2 are much better at software, easy of use, you can just play and even the screens have much bigger sweet spot. I think if you are sim racing its a great choice the sweet spot not as bad. Sim flying your gonna have to turn your head a lot to see the gauges clearly. I'd wait. The only thing it has going for it is sound and the very small sweet spot. Just my experience. Imma keep my rift s until something better comes along.

[@JP-wu8ek]

Does the G2 have built in sensors like the rift s? Or does it need the mounted kind?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Like the rift s, no external sensors just the built in cameras

[@JP-wu8ek]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS Someone just told me the exact opposite. Good grief

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

@@JP-wu8ek loll no it uses mixed reality, the g2 has cameras.

[@JuiceSkyy]

Hey Crash how do g, are there any issues with the tracking with any vigorous motion with the motion rig at all with regards to the G2 ?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

None at all

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

How u doing by the way bud?!

[@JuiceSkyy]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS Yup superfine here fella. Just doing my thang. Losing tonnes of ir in the process lol. I built my motion rig earlier in the year. Have a gander kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LLhKmhn9SZnJI

[@youcyda]

Thank you for the review, this VR set have an amazing clarity i agree. BUT what i don't like on the g2 is the sweet spot! its like a tiny sharp circle in the middle and every else is blurry drives me crazy! you cant move your eyes inside the headset you have to look at the center. is it something fixable in future updates? or should i sell the headsets? i just hate it.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Check the ipd settings that's actually not what I'm experiencing. Some blurry on the outside but not much.

[@youcyda]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS i played with the settings didnt helped me much. i owned rift for 4 years didn't have this problem. its quite common problem with the G2.. i just dont know if its hardware (lens) problem or software. to annoying :(

[@hawkinsdaniel7144]

@@youcyda Try the 3D printed gasket, much more comfortable, better FOV and easier sweet spot

[@hawkinsdaniel7144]

@@youcyda I'm using it with a 6mm Vive face pad

[@cybertones942]

Yeah terrible imo only other vr I’ve used is the quest 2 and I didn’t notice blurring onit like the g2 I just got. Kinda annoying want to smash it to pieces and get a new vr. Still yet to go through settings on pc but I think this is how it is

[@ronhollifield976]

I had the same experience with fit using the Odyssey and Odyssey Plus. The Plus was murder on my forehead.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Glad I wasn't the only one lol

[@OhItsThat]

The cable clip from the CV1 works great. That’s what I use. Fantastic review man. Switched from a CV1 to the G2 back in December. I have to say it was a serious struggle dealing with WMR. I had major issue with tracking in my room that’s mostly lit with back lighting. I finally got it stable and reliable by using a studio light above my monitor. WMR is still a nightmare though, it makes my PC do weird things from time to time. MS just doesn’t really care about it and it shows. Hopefully MSFS2020 will help but I really wish it would could just be a SteamVR platform. The resolution and picture is fantastic but I’m struggling with a 8700k and 2080ti. It really sucks I can’t just jump online and order up whatever I want. Anyone know how to turn off the sleep mode if it’s even possible? That is such a headache and I can’t believe they dont have a easy to find setting for it.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Sleep mode? I kinda remember hearing some of these issues what exactly is happening??

[@OhItsThat]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS If the HMD doesn’t detect activity it’ll shut down after 15 minutes. If your in game and it shuts down it auto closes the game. There’s no setting to turn it off or to extend the 15 minutes.

[@viralhq8425]

Does anybody know if you can still buy it!??? I can’t find it anywhere, not on the us site nor the Canadian one. It just says out of stock everywhere...

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

store.hp.com/us/en/hp-reverb-g2-virtual-reality-headset It says in stock

[@poppachoppa8956]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS ya just bought one

[@TehBrownie]

All VR racing footage I watch is sooo SOOo SOOO Shakey. IS there a way to smooth the shaking ?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Your watching my head movements that's why it seems that way, vibrations from my direct drive wheel etc. While I'm wearing the headset, it seems smooth because I'm wearing the headset.

[@bodaciuos357]

can you please make a vid on how you set up your g2 on ACC .. for the life of me i cant get it to work .. it works on everything else i tested it with.. I am on win10 pro , tomahawk b550 , Ryzen 5600x and ASUS 3080 tuff gpu . My system im very happy with runs everything perfectly . but for some reason i can get the G2 to work on ACC. very frustrating ..my system works great on my G9 Samsung screen which i love.. oops neverminded i thought you where on ACC for some reason .. if you do figure it out please post your findings .. thanks

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

What exactly is the issue, does it not load in the headset?

[@bodaciuos357]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS it crashes .. and some times i cant even boot into the game .. also i cant get the menu button to open menu to reset my seating position or center the screen .. i am up in the air when i get into the game .

[@waypastamped]

Have they fixed the frame rate issues yet? Can you run ACC on VR high yet?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I cannot unfortunately

[@fabz1817]

Would it be worth getting the g1 to start off with as I will only be using it for sim racing and they are going very cheap ???

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Honestly yes!

[@RojasTKD7]

I have most of the major VR headsets. The most recent being the Reverb G2 (never had the G1). I've started a new job and have moved so have only used it a handful of times, but have not had any connections issues. In running out on an Intel machine so not sure if it might have something to do the AMD's USB issue, which might be fixed by a recent bios update. My next comment isn't specific to you, more a general comment, but I think some or many connection issues may have to do with people getting budget motherboards I'm sure people with premium motherboard have issues too, I just think cheap boards exacerbate the issue. Also when I moved to building ITX machines I send to have greater success with connecting and ringing extensions on my headsets. The shorter traces I beloved help with signal integrity. For sim racing/flying the Reverb G2 is excellent for to the resolution, colors and black levels. My Valve Index for just about everything else that requires tracking. Having tracking issues and glitches in games gets annoying.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Yes it's a known amd x570 motherboard issue, not related to budget boards. Supposedly the most recent AGESA bios update should fix it but I have not had a chance to test it yet

[@MrEnagee]

@rtamotorsports Great video, most useful I found. In 2022 has the G2 improved with getting it working consistently? Is the G2 worth it in 2022? Thanks

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Personally I would wait, the possibility of a quest 2 pro is really somthing to watch.

[@STARvUCK2]

I don't know if AC uses DLSS or not -- but if it does, that could explain why you got significantly 'choppier' gameply when you first loaded it up. Something about caching textures in the RAM takes a significant performance hit up front -- and then it optimizes itself.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

It does not, but there's a mod that modifies the engine.ini files that supposedly increases performance I'm looking into.

[@jamiesalmonsculpture8599]

Interesting review. Not sure I agree with all of it though especially the bit about the sweet spot. I think it just further demonstrates how subjective an experience the G2 is compared to almost all other headsets. But anyway, I’ve had my G2 two weeks now. So far, no problems and absolutely love it. Hope it continues!

[@Schwing27]

Is this review based on the original G2 or the version 2 model?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Original v2 but I have the new cable and made a follow up video regarding connectivity

[@aidan_king]

Is the fov annoying in SIM racing? I'm tgi king of getting one of these just for racing

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

In what way? Narrow? No not annoying at all.

[@rudydoyle]

I have ryzen 3700x, nvidia 2080, right now using rift s. You think my system can run this and is it a worthy upgrade, iracing and asseto corsa

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I would say yes but you may have to lower some settings.. But I would wait and see what this quest 3 specs look like

[@VladosBroCA]

Nah, you will need to lower your graphic settings or resolution because RTX 2080 is not that powerful today to render the 2160 x 2160 with 90HZ. There's no point in switching to G2 unless you have a powerful enough GPU. I recommend leaving it as is or buying a better GPU that will handle the resolution of G2. I say this because I owned a Rift S and a G2 with an RTX 2080 graphics card, but I have now upgraded to an RX 6950 XT. With a new graphics card, the experience is much better, and everything is better.

[@rudydoyle]

@Игровой Тюнинг I bought a used one from a local seller, looks brand new. Time to buy a new video card now

[@awsomestleaperd78]

@@VladosBroCA What about a 3060ti?

[@VladosBroCA]

@@awsomestleaperd78 3060ti is the same as RTX 2080, so 3060ti for Rift S = good, for Reverb G2 = average.

[@stuartmarshall7099]

Is the sweet spot larger then the Q2? That the only headset ive tried.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

For me, no

[@stuartmarshall7099]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS Thanks

[@ronsmith5572]

Granted its not the binocular view like you see on on tv or shows with the double rounded look

[@gageboy14]

If I get the G2 I will just keep using my odyssey controllers. They are the best WMR controllers. The Odyssey 1 is still my favorite headset. I tried the first Reverb and hated it mainly because of the non existent blacks. Sold it after 2 days! Sounds like they have improved the blacks enough to give it another try with the G2.

[@simracingmontreal1038]

Thanks for the review Crash. I got a G2 to try as a first VR headset after reading other reviews. I, unfortunately, was disappointed for one major reason. The off-center focus. The sweet spot on this headset is tiny. I had to move my head to get clear focus for even small off-center angles. I found that this and the limited FOV took away from the immersion. That said, the sweet spot is very clear so see your braking points clearly from far away, I did not have any hardware issues connecting to my PC either. I also wear glasses and I had issues getting comfortable as the width of the faceplate barely squeezes over my frame. I was wondering what you think of the Pimax 5 as far as the sweet spot, FOV, and overall comfort vs the G2 for sim racing.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Hmm I wonder if the sweet spot seemed smaller dude to the distance away from the lenses your eyes were... Pimax to me is good but takes a little getting used to... I want to try the new 8kx first as that may be the best of both worlds...

[@simracingmontreal1038]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS It's possible. I know they sell custom lenses so you don't have to wear glasses but I didn't want to go down that road yet. I'll wait for your review of the 8kx and see. For now I'm happy with my triples.

[@quantomic1106]

Is it ok to play racing games without gloves? Thanks!

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Definitely that's fine, it just helps with sweat and grip

[@ronsmith5572]

I want to see the way I would see it in real life , like knowing how far or how close you are to the curb with out having to get out the car to look or check .

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I kinda get a sense for that. I do feel good spacial awareness

[@CanadianDad73]

Yea, if you have not used VR in racing you NEED to. Even in my Rift S or Quest 2 I can't go back to monitors. Stereoscopic VR allows you to see depth better than any monitor ever could. I feel like I can reach out of the cockpit and touch the curbs. Even the shape of them and elevation change on track is so much more apparent.

[@mervyoung5397]

Hey buddy, great review! How do you think this G2 headset will run with a AMD RX 7900 XTX GPU?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I think in some sim racing titles you may have to turn down graphics a little bit overall that's a strong GPU, you will be fine!

[@fritzcapet2101]

The Problem is that most laptop users, even with powerful machines, do not have a display port or a display port mini. I did not know this and tried in vain two Hp reverb G2. Very frustrating. This problem is seldom communicated. HP has created a HP Reverb G 2.2 with an better cable than those for the G2.1. But in Germany you get with any notice the old version, that will not work with many computers that have no display port 1.3. The headset might be very good, but it does not work with many computers and the web is full of stories from frustrated users. I do not know if it is more the problem of those who produce expensive gaming laptops or the problem of those who build like HP headsets without communicating those problems. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. Best regards Alfons

[@BongaanGP]

brilliant review....Sold and subcribed

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Thank you!!

[@SiegfriedFarnonMRCVS]

Great video. Thanks

[@PixelGod240]

How are those issues 1yr later?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

The new cable they came out with fixed it

[@SCVIndy]

Excellent review

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Thank you!!

[@WilXuH]

Wow, acc performance with this beast of a pc is a huge tell. My rift s runs acc almost in VR high with a much less potent graphics card... tough you can’t run them all with oculus software lol, thx, great review

[@mikkihintikka7273]

im flight and racing simmer so i think i buy that. thanks for the review.

[@srxshadow]

Excellent review man, it shows that HP G2 is almost cooked to perfection but not quite. I don't want to deal with the bugs you mentioned at all. Perhaps you can make a video of your top 3 sim racing VR headsets? I still don't know which one to get. Using an RTX 2080Super (triple monitors run ok) until I can upgrade to RTX3080 later this year.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

That's a very good idea I'll try to get it done!

[@mikej6565]

Of my 4 headsets, the G2 is the best image quality but biggest PITA to get running. It makes me sometimes not feel like playing since I know I'll have to fuss more. The Valve Index has been the smoothest most immersive experience because it ALWAYS works 100%!

[@davecarsley8773]

Pretty sure the G2 doesn't have a knob in the back to "cinch" it down because it flips up instead. So you shouldn't need to cinch it-- you leave it at, flip the display up, press it against your face, then pull the strap down over the back of your head.

[@alouisschafer7212]

Is an RX6700 enough to run this thing?

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Yes, but you may run into max setting issues with Sim racing or flight Sim games

[@alouisschafer7212]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS I am fine with that I already run a 144hz 1440p Ultrawide with the 6700 and to get consistent ~100fps most of the games I run have to be on medium or high graphics. Realistically the 6700 is a 1080p GPU in 2022 here it would be able to achieve great fps in ever game on maxed out graphics settings. Maybe I will buy a 7800XT when they are good.

[@lungu.v]

Too bad for the less then stellar experience. I had mine for a while now and it's always been a pure plug and play operation. I DID however disable the virtual monitors beforehand in the Windows Registry. Also, there is a specific order for connecting the headset to your PC (most importantly, power comes last). Tracking is meh, but I use this mostly for space sims. All in all, if you get a discount on Amazon, a great headset. Intel I9 10900K, Asus Z490-G, Nvidia RTX 3060Ti.

[@sherwood3256]

Great review mate, very well informed! Is the G2 still the best VR headset for sim racing at its price point today? Currently debating whether to go with triples or VR..

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I would say it totally depends on your goals if you plan on getting button boxes and being able to use a reliably I would definitely go triples. But the immersion in VR is unlike any other. Headset technology is about to get a little crazy next year but that also comes at a price I would say if you're not in a rush to go in the VR maybe hold out a few months and see what the headsets are looking like for next year.

[@sherwood3256]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS yeah not in a rush for VR as such but need to decide on one or the other so I can finish my setup.. Perhaps I'll go for 27" 1080p 144hz triples for now then wait for better tech to be released.. suppose I could always grab a bargain on ebay for Quest 2

[@htainlindwa80]

Bro, what kind of spec I need for computer. I am trying to built a real good desktop for VR and gaming.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Sorry for the late reply, mine is a bit much because I use it for video production and live streaming. But it's a Ryzen 5900x and a Nvidia RTX3090

[@natesurdel3480]

For the graphics card, I would get the RTX 3060 ti or the RTX 3070 for full resolution and not to over the top system, and maybe pair it with the Ryzen 5 5600X, Ryzen 7 3700X, or Intel 9700k or better. Hope that helps you.

[@carl6167]

Ordered mine, had crashes every thirty minutes in pretty much any game. I only have a max of an hour a day to spend on simracing. I spent all of that allocated time to get the headset running, pretty much every time. Made me return mine... Running an intel machine.

[@Simlife101]

video looks great crash. looking very professional. but can i ask are you using a face filter 😂

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

A what?! Lolol not at all, this is shot with my Canon SL2 with a 50... My lighting is somthing I changed a few videos ago.

[@barryconvex416]

A few questions: Is it that jerky looking in real life? How do you reach for your physical ebrake and shifter, or buttons on your wheel if you have VR on? Ti les re?

[@ueehurstonsecurity8887]

very good question, and it takes muscle memory. i was lucky that my real car is a 6 speed stick, (2014 focus ST) i did a little upgrading so its makin 280ish wheel horse from its turbo 2 liter but its my daily commuter. if i gunned it with you in it you wouldnt be scared or WOWed but forsure everyone smiles from the torque ~360 lb-ft wheel. so its just fun and gets good milage when u take the boost from 23 to 6psi for eco mode. now the hand brake took some time, but is all about positioning. i have a 4k 55 inch TV as my moniter then a Rift S for racing with maybe 5000-6000 invested into the rig ( i dont have amazing stuff i just overpaid for alot of stuff being impatient and bought 8 fanatec wheels :/) so its all fana clubsport with aftermarket handbrake all in a motionless chassis. not even a bass shaker for vibration. the only thing i did right is built a pc for around 3000 that will run for a long time. but the rig itself would be laughed at. chassis built for a logitec G29 my first wheel, with holes i drilled in everything to fit all the fanatec stuff on it, so it flexes everywhere, shifting the fana shifter flexes the shifter mount. anyhow once you are in VR and set the view correct you can legit get out of the car with the headset on, essentially blind, look at it like you have never seen a virtual car, like u can see how big it is compared to you with 100% accuracy. and then walking back into the car i grab the seat of the virtual car, and sure enough my real seat is there, so i stand on it grab the wheel and your rig will match up with the virtual car almost perfect. then the more you use it the easier it is. buttons on the other hand, i mess up alot on those crazy fanatec formula wheels with like 100 functions and all the encoders. but the simpler bmw GT2 wheel or mclaren gt3 / universal hub with any rim like, they only have maybe 12 button functions for the most part not including the 7-way funky switch, The way i make the buttons work is i make the top right DRS the top left most button ERS, middle top Change electric mode, the bottom two buttons change views and look behind (even know u use the cars mirrors i like to see the car in 3rd person sometimes for just viewing) then the funky switch, if you twist it right that puts TC up twist left Trac control goes down or off. then i have 4 buttons left 2 on each side near the bottom, i made the right side buttons do lights on the top button and high beams on lower, and the left side brake Bias. so one button for forward% bias the other for rear bias%. and then lastly there is two middle buttons that are very hard to reach and i made those ABS up or down. since i rarely mess with ABS levels. i care more about brake bias. set your wheel up like how i did, but in your own way. play on your TV for a few hotlaps in some cars that utilize all the functions, like LMP cars. personally i did nurburgring since it gets intense then bam a straight away or a break to mess with buttons, then back into the action and then u get another flat zone. once i was good with my TV i knew what each button does. like if you pointed to one ide say "oh that is the DRS button, or look back button. ect. then i went into VR and i was perfect, rare to misclick. except when i use the fanatec Formula V2 with the podium paddle modual on it. it just has too many functions. If i remeber correctly it has 107 differnt actions. be it a twist, flipping a switch, push a button, spin those weird ring encoders build into the grips or the like 20 button buttons on it and the funky switch with 7 actions alone. that f1 wheel i do my tuning before the race, and just have a few basic things. DRS ERS MGU-K delivery BBias and then the recovery for the battery %, and then lights since it works for LMP1 and Formula, but i have like 80 functions not in use. ide have to really really drive alot of formula cars ect to get used to it. so i stick to streeet, GT3 and simpler cars like that, some wheels just have too many buttons to be blind using it, the only way real F1 drivers get it done is they can see the wheel haha. sorry to talk your ear off, that is just my experience with VR and how it is being "blind". u adapt surprisingly fast or just tune in pits before a race or hot lap

[@barryconvex416]

@@ueehurstonsecurity8887 Thanks for the input. I have built a good aluminum rig, all premium components, and now just need to figure out what to use for the screen. Triples, ultrawide, VR or a combination. Thinking this out, I figured VR might be weird if you have manual shifters/ebrakes and other physical controls.

[@MsJonaruto]

Nice review dude, i like the G2 alot but i see the screen door straight away. My eyes seem too just focus on the screen door grid instantly, but the clarity is so good.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Wow really?!

[@MrEDET]

Maybe you should check with HP support then - I absolutely have no screendoor at all.

[@grrrrr80]

What screen door effect. Lol you must be using a fake g2

[@MsJonaruto]

@@grrrrr80 it a very fine mesh but my eyes focus on to it every time. I wish it did not, I would rather I did not see it.

[@SkinnyIsSkinny]

It may not be close to human vision yet but its better than my grandpa's vision lol

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

🤔🤔 LOLOL

[@mrrandom55951]

I am surprised you didn't get nauseous with 58 fps.

[@lilmos7842]

nasa pc ? haha

[@RelaxSimmer]

Get a new cable (v2) from HP to resolve your connection issues.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I put in for it! Just it's out of stock they are doing it through warranty!! Thank you

[@mikej6565]

Of my 4 headsets, the G2 is the best image quality but biggest PITA to get running. It makes me sometimes not feel like playing since I know I'll have to deal with more fuss. The Valve Index has been the smoothest most immersive experience because it ALWAYS works 100%!

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Very very valid point

[@jamessusbilla]

thank *YOU*

[@JozefTrubac]

Would you consider modding hp reverb g2 using aspheric lenses to increase sweet spot and sharpness? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6uZY2iueNd_aK8

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

I would only if it didn't come with other disadvantages. For me the stock lenses work fine and I don't mind them as others may.

[@Rengah]

Wait... Wait... 60 fps with a 3090 and a 5900x? De fak. Did i understand that correctly?

[@realgravy]

"The sweet spot is pretty large on his headset." What a freaking lie! I struggle trying to get that sweet spot. I have no idea how you're having luck with it all the time.

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

Idk it works for my eyes lol but a headset like the odyssey+ I had issues with

[@SlowBloke123]

Its definitely the worse thing about it. Having said that.... its still easily the best for sim racing & msfs for me. Sold my valve index & rift s and returned the quest 2. If i was into more than just sim stuff I might have stuck with the quest 2 instead.

[@Lightning9060]

Honestly I hope they ditch WMR and jump in bed with steamVR already.

[@JuanLopez-oh4ul]

Yeah, over the years..... 1:10 what they have actually taught you is how much ridiculous amount of money you've lost with all those unimpressive Vr headsets that hit the market. You fell in the same trap as those who's gotta have the latest smart phones every year. The only worthy Vr headset are the upcoming generation, we're not even there yet. Be smart and hold to your wallets, everyone.

[@drspankle8401]

HP's Customer Service is easily the worst I've ever encountered in any walk of life. When my G2 suffered the common fault when it got warm of the lenses failing in turn for 10-20 seconds they simply refused to answer any of my efforts to get this resolved. They're a disgrace.

[@CSIG1001]

G2 on sale for 319.00

[@RTAMOTORSPORTS]

What website?

[@CSIG1001]

If you subscribe to HP newsletter, they'll send a $20 off coupon about an hour later that can be combined with this deal. Purchased one for $319, ty OP

[@CSIG1001]

@@RTAMOTORSPORTS If you subscribe to HP newsletter, they'll send a $20 off coupon about an hour later that can be combined with this deal. Purchased one for $319, ty OP

[@CSIG1001]

Go here

[@CSIG1001]

Just got mine delivered .345.00 USD after tax

[@theloner6063]

Fresnel lens is garbage. The best lens is Zeiss lens, from Zeiss VR One Plus. Huge sweet spot and the image was Crystal Clear.

[@JuanLopez-oh4ul]

Yeah, ovee the years..... 1:10 what they have actually taught you is how much ridiculous amount of money you've lost with all those unimpressive Vr headsets that hit the market. You fell in the same trap as those who's gotta have the latest smart phones every year. The only worthy Vr headset are the upcoming generation, we're not even there yet. Be smart and hold to your wallets, everyone else.

[@citizenblue]

17:08 🤣

[@carlosrey1331]

Samsung fucked up in therms of compatibilty and plug and play issues. Just because of this and the controversy of the sweet spot even if I could get it run properly I think its better still waiting for a better next gen headset... its a shame.