HP’s new high-res VR headset aims for deeper immersion with less nausea
Notice the new tracking cameras on the outside of the headset. (HP /)Virtual reality’s march toward mainstream acceptance has continued slowly along, but now HP is hoping its new $599 Reverb G2 headset will give players another attractive hardware option to compete with the Oculus Rift S. While HP doesn’t have the most VR credibility on the block, it built the Reverb G2 in conjunction with venerable gaming company Valve, which already makes one of the best consumer VR rigs around, with its perpetually sold-out Index.The Reverb G2’s biggest draw comes from its display resolution. Each eye gets a 2160 x 2160 screen. Most other headsets typically opt for a 1440 x 1600 per eye resolution, including the Valve Index and the Oculus Quest. Increased resolution helps eliminate typical VR issues that can take away from the illusion that’s essential to immersive VR. With lower resolution, digital objects can have...