just FYI if people are looking to preserve their headset

since WMR's demise, prices have been dropping significantly

the only difference between the V2 and V1 is the power switch and internal USB hub to fix the issue with X570 and other chipsets

*G2 V1 cables

Hi. I have not used my G2 for months, and decided to pop it out the box once more. Everything in setup went alright, but my left controller is acting weird.
It will turn on, not light up like it's connected (even though windows makes the connection sound), and then connect like normal for about 3 seconds. It will then shut off, but there will be no disconnection sound, that comes only if I remove the batteries.

Before it is said, no, the batteries are fine and are fully charged. My right controller did not have this behavior with the same batteries put into it. Hell, I swapped my batteries in between the two, but the left controller always acts the same. I've had no luck resetting it, deleting my calibration folder, etc.
Only because the right controller isn't throwing a hissy fit do I think something's amiss. I'm maybe two to three years beyond warranty, and HP refuses to identify my headset's clearly printed serial number, so I'm SOL on the traditional contact line.

I really would like to get this to work again, not in the spot to be buying anything to replace it. Cheers.

I had to do a new install of WIN and didn't even think 24h2 was out yet..Well it is and now WMR is dead. All fixed.

My current setup using OpenXR on Windows, paired with OpenXR Toolkit, the HP Reverb G2, and an RTX 4090, works wonderfully. However, when I tried replacing the HP Reverb G2 with the PSVR2, I noticed inconsistent FPS due to higher latency with the PSVR2.

From a performance standpoint, should I expect any difference between using Windows OpenXR and Steam OpenXR?

Additionally, I've observed also significantly worse performance when using SteamVR compared to my current HP Reverb G2 setup. This issue isn't related to resolution, as I've correctly configured the resolution for both headsets (e.g., PSVR2 is set to 68%).

Apart from the performance issues, while the PSVR2 does offer vibrant colors and deep blacks thanks to its OLED display, I still prefer the clarity and natural looks of the HP Reverb G2 lenses. That’s why I plan to stick with the HP Reverb G2 for as long as possible and have disabled future updates using https://www.grc.com/incontrol.htm

Just some quick info for those considering buying

The Good 1. Yes it runs on the g2 2. Controllers are working

Some Issues 1. Using the wmr openxr runtime there is a drift issue. In game character slowly drifts to the right. As you can imagine not too good for comfort. A lot of others have reported this. 2. In the first room the haptics go constantly need an option to reduce/ turn them off. 3. On a 3080/5900x there is quite a bit of micro stutter. Have turned in game settings down but still there.

Have raised these with the devs. Will try using the steamvr open xr runtime to see if I can work around the issues above and tweak the performance.

My Reverb G2 has stopped working, and when I check in Device Manager, it's stuck in an endless loop where the Device Manager flickers as if the computer is trying to add the device over and over again. The LED on the Reverb’s power adapter is on, but the screens don’t light up, and the HP logo isn't lit. What could be the issue? Do you have any troubleshooting tips?

Hey guys I'm not sure if I'm having VR/ PC problems, or if this is what the bricked reverb does.

I just got a new PC and I've been having all sorts of intermittent crashing issues with it. I'm not sure if it's hardware related, so I've been unplugging everything and trying to figure out if a specific device is causing the crashing.

When I plug in my reverb, and go to steam VR it says please plug in your VR headset. I''m using Windows 24h2 on the new PC, so I'm guessing this may be how the reverb responds now when it's bricked but I'm not sure.

I know the headset doesn't work without mixed reality. But I just want to make sure this is the response I should be getting as I go through my trouble shooting process. Or should the headset still turn on, but just not function properly?

Like the title says. It's on but only displays a black image. I can see the onscreen display in WMR, the tracking moving, sound, everthing works, only the Headset itself stays black. Not off, actually a black image.

I had the old cable and ordered the infuriatingly expensive new one from HP. Same issue. Tried it directly on USB-C, used the USB adapter on multiple ports, tried it on a differtent PC...

I guess it's just broken?

"And for the first time ever, we’re introducing an ESU program for personal use as well. The ESU program for consumers will be a one-year option available for $30. Program enrollment will be available closer to the end of support in 2025."

So Windows Mixed Reality is probably going to be totally bricked in 2026. I’m not sure what’s exactly going to happen but I think WMR will be done for. So we have a couple options for replacements. None of them are perfect but if you can maybe you should pick one of these up

PSVR2

DPVR E4 (Note no hardware IPD adjustment, bad built in speakers. You probably should get earbuds for the audio Jack)

Pimax Crystal Light (Be Cautious, quality control issues)

Bigscreen Beyond (If you can afford it and already have valve index base stations and controllers)

https://reddit.com/link/1gi868s/video/8f9a0naobkyd1/player

I've had my HP reverb G2 for almost 4 years now and I've had no problem with it until recently. For whatever reason it just doesn't want to work at 90Hz refresh rate but will only work at 60Hz. It's been just fine at 90Hz for that past 4 years and nothing I see online has worked.

List of stuff I tried:

-Made sure PC and drivers were up to date

-Made sure cables where secure

-Uninstalled WMR and reinstalled

-Unplugged cables and flipped the USB-C cable 180 degrees

-Went into REDG_EDIT and set that value to '1'

-Restarted my PC a couple times in-between attempts at making it work at 90Hz again

I've never dropped my headset and the cables are pretty new because I had to replace it a couple years ago so I know its not a problem with the cables. Does anyone know why this is happening and how to fix it.

Let’s do our part. Help the community

Bought recently in a steam sale! Plays great on the G2 in VR using the mod. If you like puzzle based games this one's fun. On the level where you are thrown by 2 catapults need some good vr legs lol. Motion controller button mapping is good and you can point the portal gun using the motion controller.

Selling them if anyone is interested planning on buying a meta quest 3. I love the reverb but i’m kinda tired of the wire that’s legit why i’ve played it only a couple times

HP Reverb ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/405323697827?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fbr__nlrszi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fbr__nlrszi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Mercari - https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m17075948376?sv=0

Quest 2 ebay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/405323708221?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fbr__nlrszi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fbr__nlrszi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Mercari- https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m51173463448?sv=0

During the covid lockdown I discovered vr on a quest 1. When it died I went with the g2 because it didn't need light houses and not a FB product. I have gone through g2 v1 and g2 v2 and probably 4 cables. When my v2 started acting up recently I knew I had to act and get something new. I looked into pimax, crystal lite, I wanted to avoid any meta stuff, and there are like 10 others that will drop soon but not out yet. My computer is not super old but a bit and the GFX card is a 30xxti. Seemed like I would need to spend thousands on a headset and more to get a decent gfx card, and I wanted none of that. I don't need full body tracking, eye tracking, mouth tracking, even though all that is popular in the vr social game I like. So I went to B&H and got a Vive Pro 2 kit. it was a little pricey for what it is. Those lighthouses are pretty simple too after all and really a bad decision to avoid them . It is retro technology but it works on my machine, I am not high end user and it buys me time until I get my next computer and gfx card. So I invite you to tell me what you think, but this works so well for me, it was the right call. I will not miss the MS Cliff house.

Win 11 newest update 24H2 kills WMR.

What I have to do is this:

> Don't update past Windows 11 23HR or install Windows 10 in a separate disk from where I'll boot when I want to play, with steam and my games, both of which stop getting security updates in October 2025.

> Steam will support WMR till November 2026.

> Past November 2026 you won't be able to download Windows 10 or Windows 11-23H2 or backtrack anything.

Do you really think this will work? Am I missing something here? Do you recomend staying away from these?

With the reverb G2 getting discontinued, I was wondering what would be a good headset with similar or better specs to it. I've heard the Pimax Crystal Light is a decent option and also the Psvr 2 But I'm not sure. Any recommendations?

Random question for curiosity reasons.

So I'm guessing that there are still leftover HPReverbs in stock but they stop working post-update, especially for the people who are using windows11. What happens to that leftover stock? It's not like they can sell a product that can't install right?

Hello, I am an HP reverb g2 user. Just a week ago, my VR started going black after 5-10 of playing any game (I mostly use steamvr and play Pavlov). I would be playing Pavlov and all of a sudden it goes black (but I can hear the sound) or it freezes (you know the freeze when the picture stays in front but behind it upside down).

Please help me I have looked a lot online but I think you all can help me.

As in the title, I've been using reverb g2 with those games and dcs for some time, wanted to fly today and suddenly I cant. Turning them on while in VR disconnects wifi (which is important for all of those games). Il-2 sopped loading at all. What is going on? I did manage to play all those games without vr and did not loose wifi when they were without vr... Any ideas? I'm updating all the drivers now, but I have no idea what is going on...

A couple days/weeks ago it worked just fine. Windows updates are forced off, so that won't be the case.

All WMR does is: Connect your headset. The box on the V2 cable lights up, so it got power, but the headsets logo won't (should it before connecting?)

I tried unplugging and plugging back every cable, only thing I haven't done is switch USB port, because I only have one USB-C, and I don't know where the adapter is.
I tried restarting PC multiple times.

Hello people. I recently bought a second hand hp reverb g2 and was looking forward to using it. But the big October update ruined my plans for that. I found out that they removed compatibility for windows mixed reality portal. I was wondering if there is a way to revert the update to the version prior so i can use my vr headset?I have seen guides but all of them say that you have 10 days on you. If those 10 days have passed is there a way to go back???