Uncovering HP Reverb G2

Only one year ago, HP released its Windows Mixed Reality headset, Reverb, to substantial fanfare. When most developers would be working on solidifying plans for a follow-up, HP is instead poised to release a successor, Reverb G2, this fall. With preorders already available and details leaking out about this hotly anticipated update, here’s what we know so far and what it might mean for VR and MR porn fans.

Image: HP Reverb G2

Officially unveiled the last week of May, Reverb G2 notably features the same resolution as “G1” and will retail for the same price at launch, $599. There’s far more to Reverb G2 than these two facts suggest, though. G2’s displays are smaller, packing more pixels onto each Valve-designed lens, for a start. HP is already boasting of Reverb G2’s incredible clarity, with many pundits following suit and touting it as the best currently offered by any consumer-grade VR headset.

Next Gen or Same Again?

Image: HP Reverb G2 controllers.

Tracking has been improved significantly from what the first generation Reverb offered. G2 will bring users four-camera tracking that HP claims will provide 1.4x the movement capture of previous two-camera systems. Removing the need for external sensors also brings users more flexibility across the available six degrees of freedom.

Further decreasing restrictions placed on users, Reverb G2 will bring with it redesigned controllers with a very strong resemblance to Oculus Touch controllers. Featuring a thumbstick, two face buttons, an app button, analog trigger, and grip trigger, the controllers will also add a Windows button for WMR functionality. They will be backward compatible with other WMR headsets and devices. The controllers are not currently available for preorder but are expected to be made available separately after Reverb G2 hit shelves.

Will Reverb Bring Raunch?

Image: HP Reverb G2 could be the perfect platform for adult MR experiences like Hybri.

Where does this leave VR-and MR-embracing porn fans, both those already equipped with a decent device and those in the market for some new hardware? Priced between Oculus Quest ($399) and Valve Index ($999), Reverb G2 is HP’s very serious claim on a growing market: those who don’t want to spend thousands but still demand a powerful, comfortable, crystal clear VR and MR device.

Mixed Reality porn may not have found its footing yet – not as steadily as VR porn in any case – but most of the hurdles to bringing truly great MR porn to life have been technological. Putting far greater power in the hands – well, at least one unoccupied hand – of MR users, HP’s Reverb G2 has plenty of potential to become your go-to gateway into the world of immersive porn.