Getting Started with the HP Reverb G2 Wired VR Headset

A collaboration between Microsoft, Valve and Hewett Packard resulted in the development of the HP Reverb G2 tethered virtual reality headset. The G2 provides features and capabilities desired by business professionals and gamers alike, at a price that is well below legacy professional-grade VR headsets.

I wanted open and easy access to the broad range of VR applications and experiences designed for MS Windows 10 machines. I didn't want to rely on a never-ending series of hacks, needed to permit access to content outside the realm of Facebook and the Oculus Store.

If you're interested in exploring VR applications and experiences, as seen through the lens of Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality portal, read on.