Comments on: HP Reverb: best VR headset for viewing 360 photos and videos? Why I didn’t order it

By: Qvark

Qvark — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 11:11:08 +0000

In reply to Mic Ty. Yeah sure, but I felt you are way undershooting its value in the sim market. This must be the most sought after headset for this market. For me and many with sims, controllers coming with a headset are just an annoyance.

By: Eran tal

Eran tal — Mon, 27 May 2019 07:25:08 +0000

In reply to Mic Ty.

thanks you for the reply but my question was different.
1.how better in quality is to see 3d-180 video files (such as 5.7k insta360 evo) on the hp reverb compare to the oculus go?
2. if you want to use the hp reverb only for media consumption and not gaming., can you settle for the hp reverb for a intel uhd620 or do you still need a strong graphics card?
3. how do you add your own videos to be viewed? is it a complicated process or easy as the oculus go?

By: Mic Ty

Mic Ty — Mon, 27 May 2019 07:06:48 +0000

In reply to eido kor.

Thanks Eido Kor. I have sample EVO files here: https://360rumors.com/insta360-evo/#sample

By: eido kor

eido kor — Sat, 25 May 2019 11:59:01 +0000

i love your youtube channel and website!

a few questions:
i would like to see my insta360 evo files which are 5.7k. how good is the quality compare to oculus go? (which i am not very happy on the result on the headset)

if you use is only for viewing videos, do you really need a strong graphics card or can you settle for my integrated intel uhd 620?

how do you add your own videos to be viewed? is it a complicated processs or easy as the oculus go? (

By: Mic Ty

Mic Ty — Mon, 13 May 2019 21:56:48 +0000

In reply to Qvark. Hi Qvark. It's great for any app where your hands stay in front of you all the time, and that aren't fast paced. Sure it can work with cockpit games. Isn't job simulator a sim game too? haha

By: Qvark

Qvark — Mon, 13 May 2019 08:19:01 +0000

Lol better for games like Job Simulator. Are you for real…
Let me correct that for you. This headset is great for any cockpit game / sim.

By: Mic Ty

Mic Ty — Wed, 08 May 2019 15:37:53 +0000

In reply to Ken. ok thanks for the tip. sweviver's video is very helpful. i'll see if i can afford it haha

By: Mic Ty

Mic Ty — Wed, 08 May 2019 15:24:05 +0000

In reply to Chris Hubick.

Hi Chris. That’s right — it has absolutely no impact on being the best VR headset for viewing 360 photos and videos, which is why it is the best VR headset for viewing media despite its tracking limitations.

As for getting one, it costs a lot to buy these headsets so I can’t create VR headset reviews solely for 360 shooters, especially when not all 360 shooters are even interested in them. If I buy one, I need around 50 people to buy from my affiliate link just to break even. So I have to create a complete review, especially since many 360 shooters who do get a VR headset do use them for games. (How do I know? Because I see them online.)

I’ll see if HP can lend me a headset for review. Thanks for your feedback.

By: Chris Hubick

Chris Hubick — Wed, 08 May 2019 08:02:18 +0000

So, your reason for not ordering the “best VR headset for viewing 360 photos and videos” has absolutely no impact on it’s ability to accomplish that task?

I can get a Reverb review for gaming from a million different places. What I need is a review from someone who doesn’t give a shit about Beat Saber (as I don’t), and reviews it “for viewing 360 photos and videos”, which apparently isn’t you.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 08 May 2019 05:10:24 +0000

In reply to Ken. I use this software tweak in my VR setup at my home.. look up the instructions on YouTube on how to use the HTC Vive light house units with WMR headsets, it’s pretty easy to set up. You get the awesome tracking of Light house units all the way around and behind you.. This is mostly for enthusiasts that have already gotten HTC hardware but there are allot of us out there and many don’t know they can use their old equipment for the superior tracking WITH the WMR headsets...