I put this in my reply to VR Flight Sim Guy's reply to my comment, but wanted to share a possible side benefit with everyone - with this new cover, I am actually able to wear my glasses with the Reverb G2. I have rectangular lenses (and a rather large head). This cover actually accommodates that width, and it is comfortable to wear. The stock cover was too narrow to fit over my glasses. I just put in over forty minutes of flying in the new Spitfire IXc, and had a hard time putting the Reverb down so I could get to some work that needs doing around the house. The scenery, and especially gauges, are now crystal clear and sharp. I am one happy Reverb G2 and VR Cover owner today.
The stock G2 is super comfy but I do notice the small sweet spot expands greatly if I smoosh it into my face slightly. This also reduces edge blur. I need to try this.
same here. The image is blurry, the sweet spot very small, but if I were 1 cm closer to the lenses, it would be awesome.unfortunately, this accessory doesn't improve anything since it has the same dimensions as the stock cover. Don't get fooled...
@@user-wq9mw2xz3j Yes, but even the thinner one is still not at the right distance for my eyes it seems. I 3D printed a support and glued some foam on it, which brings my face closer to the screens and it has solved this issue somewhat. But I have to fight to get on the sweet spot while playing from time to time because the HMD moves during the gaming sessions.
Clicked the link, bought the new pads, looking forward to trying them out! If there is one complaint I would have about the Reverb G2, it would be the FOV. You sounded genuinely pleased when you fitted the thinner one, and I've seen DIY solutions on TH-cam that also seem to go the thin route. Nice to find a properly fitted and recommended product. Thanks!
@@VRFlightSimGuy The covers arrived yesterday, and I just tried the thinner one. Not only did it work as you described, I CAN NOW WEAR MY GLASSES WHILE USING THE REVERB. (I have rectangular lenses, so they are pretty wide) I know the phrase is overused, but it truly is a complete game-changer. What was a really good (but slightly blurry, especially for instruments) experience is now sharp and clear and worth every penny I put into the G2 and the VR covers. Thank YOU so much!
Interesting how you and MRTV came to somewhat different conclusions. on the VR Cover FAQ they did mention face shape does play a roll if the FOV is increased or not. I purchased this VR cover interface set this morning along with the 3DWard Printing FOV gasket/interface to try out both. the 3DWard appears to be very similar to the jewcookie "frankenfov deluxe" that MRTV reviewed and does come with nose flaps to help seal off light leakage.
Me and Seb have both been laughing about this after watching each others video... We are going to talk further about this tomorrow on the podcast. But in a nutshell, if you have come from something like the Frakenfov, it's not an improvement. But I'm used to the stock interface and for me, the thinner foam pad is a huge improvement in both comfort, cleanliness and fov.
My VR covers arrived yesterday , only took 2 weeks. I tried the thinner one and was surprised by how much more i could see, when in DCS in the P51 it felt like i did not need to turn as far as before to check my six and the sweet spot seemed larger. The cover felt fine on my face too. Im happy with my purchase 👍
After i got a vr cover for my rift for what seemed like an excessive price and it fell apart after minimal use and their support said I was like a week out of warranty I swore never to buy from them again.
@@employeeofthemonth1 Been waiting on available stock in UK since before Christmas and not had email either if they did have any as meant to get notified. However at £650 in the UK I think i might just opt for the Quest instead.
@@RS.Outdoors yeah their notify thing is borked. I went for version without controller which is cheaper but i get your point about price. Non FB is a hard constraint for me :)
What a coincidence, 2 hours ago i slapped on my Quest 2 cover(from VRcover) on my G2. I used little pieces of velcro on the HMD to secure it without using the facial interface. Biggest fov ever and it fits better on my face than the original interface. You can see the edges of the screen though but i prefer that to the binocular one. No nose guard as well but now i can see my Logitech/Saitek panels again looking down. I was blown away by the view in DCS. Great vid mate, i might look into this cover also. I'm still thinking about using the GomrVR halo strap for the Q2 and somehow use it on the G2.
Thank you so much for this review. I have seen some of the DIY videos but I am not that good with that kind of stuff. This is a good cheap alternative. Ordered and waiting for delivery.
i tore of the pad on the og face cover and used a thin Vive foam and got a huge increase in fov, now can see the edges of the panels so even if this interface isnt thinner it should provide better FOV for many people by using the thinner pad
For MAX FOV, there' a guy that sells a complete gasket/nose flap/pad/magnets for around $40 bucks. It sits SUPER close to lenses and widens the FOV substantially over these other models. He sells them in two places: (Prices are as of this comment) 1: eBay - $42 for full packages with Vive Pro pad (6mm). 2: 3dwardprinting.com - $30 without pad, $40 for with pad. Note: I'm not affiliated with this seller or shop, just a VERY satisfied customer.
If you're unsure of clicking a link (I would be) search for this: Steam Workshop::ROV Test FOV & Resolution. From there there is a link to the above link.
@@nij2k I've just realised this. Just make sure they ship to the UK before hand. If not, you may have to wait 1-2 weeks sorry. I'll have a Europe link soon fingers crossed
@@VRFlightSimGuy yeah will do mate, if you click the US or worldwide store it shows the set and if you click Europe it just shows the silicone cover, I'm sure they do ship to the UK, I've ordered from them before
don't fully understand the product description. Is the product including the facial plastic cover apart of the foam?, seem yes, but not totally clear. They should add something like "this product includes the following parts:..". Other question important, is the facial plastic closer to the lens?. Many thanks for the video. Regards
Nice review! VRCover's Quest 2 versions give a little FOV boost as well, although probably a bit more modest than this. I love the new foams they are using, they really do melt on to your face.
BUY your new VR cover HERE: us.vrcover.com/products/facial-interface-and-foam-replacement-set-for-hp-reverb-g2/#VRFlightSimGuy Please note: The release for Europe will be in the next 1 - 2 weeks.
@@VRFlightSimGuy So for the UK, can we still buy from the US link above or should we wait for another 2 weeks before ordering? (Edit: I tried to order but currently unavailable to ship to the UK :()
I'm just waiting for the G2 to come back in stock. My rift s is currently with Oculus as it stopped working on the 4th Feb. I'm fed up with it to be honest, I've had constant problems since I bought it in Oct.
My eyelashes are already touching the lenses because of how thin the default one is, so with that being said I don’t think this will make any difference in FOV for me but I’ll still try it out for the comfort
Why didnt they make a "thinner" facial interface for the FOV instead of the thinner pad? Is there a constraint there? I have trouble imaging a thinner pad doing much.
The G2 is not blurry and the sweet spot is ok. Oculus is better, but overall it's much improved from previous generations. You are right though, increasing the fov makes the sweet spot feel harder to dial in right.
Have you tried the jewcookie (3d printed) type gasket with a thin padding? If yes, this new one probably has less FOV I would think? I have the 3d printed one and the FOV compared to the original gasket is immense!
I am always to close to the menu how to move them back a little
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Looks interesting and have used their products in the past. Unfortunately though, it seems they don't deliver this product to Sweden. Which is odd since I've bought from them in the past as mentioned. Hmm 🤔
Hi Steve, I use prescription lenses and the thin surround leaves my eyes too close to them. The thick surrounds are only just OK. Swap your spare thick surround for my spare thin one ? Chris
Hi Steve, thanks for the info. The best is still the Shirt with printed "Pink Floyd" logo. 👍👍👍 one of my favorite bands since decades. My first LP was Wish You Where Here and Dark Side Of The Moon😂 buddy I am getting old😂😂😂
A great band. Have you ever seen them live ? I saw then twice back in the late 80's, once in the old Wembley Stadium and once in the Wembley Arena. I'm getting old too :(
@@Gassit I'm gutted I never saw them live, but I've seen David Gilmore several times and one year, Richard Wright and Nick Mason joined him, so almost!
@@Gassit I have seen Roger Waters live In The Flash tour and Australian Pink Floyd twice. My all time favorite part was the battle of two guitars (Gibson vs Fender) in Comfortably Numb (In the Flash Tour). That was epic. It is a pitty that I never had the chance to see the original Pink Floyd, but I am still enjoying their music. It is timeless.
Nice video but I have one question. Do you see more the pixels when you use the thinner version? I don't want to loose picture clarity for the wider FOV.
I don't have an HP REVERB G2 yet because I'm afraid I might be disappointed by this famous sweet spot, and I was wondering if bringing the eyes closer to the lenses, improved, or made the sweet spot worse.
@@pauldupond5653 Paul, I can confirm it does not improve the sweet spot, I have to use my Q2 over my G2 simply because of the tiny sharp area in the G2 vs the Q2 albeit slight less clarity but complete uniform clarity throughout, for example on a track at Brands Hatch stopping at the same place in both headsets, in the Q2 I can look left with just my eyes and read the brake marker pretty clearly with little to no difference in clarity to the centre, in the G2 however this same brake marker is just one big blob of blur, it's incredibly unreadable and only way to read it is to move my whole head over, which as you know in sim racing going 150mph up to a corner is something you don't really have time to do, so my Q2 stays as my sim headset for now. Don't get me started in MSFS like the G1000 panels, what I said about the brake marker is just 1000x increased due to all the dials.
@@Deankenny21 Hi, And thank you for your feedback. I received the G2 and I see the same thing, for the braking points. In MSFS unlike a lot of people, I don't mind the sweet spot. Moreover, following the remark of a person, I have the impression that with the updates, that it improved.
Hi mate your videos have been great, i've just bought a G2 and i was wondering what gives better results in terms of FOV this device with the thin cover or the FrankenFOV mod? I'm using it mainly for sim racing and some flight sim too
@@VRFlightSimGuy i'm not sure i ordered it from HP last week should be here tomorrow, i think its the Version 1 headset though, just hoping its the V2 cable
PU lether pads are terrible. Yes, you can wash them, but sweat is killing fun. You need a fan in your face with such solution. Does the original presses on your temples? Is this one for wider face?
We've just been laughing that we came to different conclusion. Keep in mind I've never used the Frankenfov, but without doubt the thinner pad gives me way more fov than stock.
@@VRFlightSimGuy I carefully removed the facial interface completely and held the headset up reasonably to my eyes, and the difference was apparent and striking, not only FOV but also added clarity (although the IPD setting has to be dialed in more). Because of this, I tried the frankenfov mod with the thick foam, but I think it's so thick for me that I didn't notice much difference at all vs. stock. I just ordered this one because I suspect you are right that with the thinner foam, it'll be a good choice. It comes down to head shape, but this seems well worth trying! Thanks.
Why can't they just sell a thicker face pad alone so you can stick it onto the G2 and skip the gasket? That's what I did with a Vive face pad but it's not a perfect fit, but it does make the gasket obsolete, we just don't need it.
Are the sides any wider than original? I tried to compare using pictures and it looks to me that there might be a few millimeters difference. The sides on original are too narrow for my face and they are pushing the front away. So I thought a few mm wider gasket combined with thinner pad - this is what I was waiting for and I ordered it with expedited shipping. Then I watched MRTV's review and he says there is no difference in size and curvature of the gasket. I thought about canceling the order but I decided not to. I want to give it a try. I stopped using G2 with flight sims because of its narrowness and went back to Rift S. Currently I'm using it ocasionaly with Frankenfov mod, without gasket, only pad. FOV and sweet spot are wider, but I find it a bit uncomfortable.
I haven't measured it like Seb, but I go by how it feels... And they feel great! Much better than stock with a wider fov. We will be chatting about our different opinions on the podcast tonight 😅
How does this give more FOV if it has the exact same dimension of the original one? I tried all the 3d printed ones, all of them are superior to the factory face gasket.
@@VRFlightSimGuy Have you tried any of the community-made ones to have a basis of comparison there? Because the stock gasket is god-awful for quite a few of us (I get a headache within minutes because it is too narrow).
Hi guys, I have had a Rift S since Nov 2019, it has been a great first VR headset and blew me away in DCS. Since MSFS 2020 came out I have been very disappointed with the problems I have been experiencing, constant flashing (not fixable by updates, and I have Tray Tool, etc.). I am planning to upgrade to the Reverb G2, do you think this is a good move? Is there another VR headset I should wait for? Thank you.
Hello, and thanks for the information. I live in Norway, so I went to the "Shop in Europe" link, and there I see an option "Silicone Cover for HP Reverb G2". However, when I go to the shop worldwide option, I see another available product, called "Facial Interface and Foam Replacement Set for HP Reverb G2", these two products being priced at 14 GBP and 29 USD respectively. Which one of these is the one that may improve my FOV ? I tried to order the USD one, but at checkout I was told that they don't ship to Norway.
Cool review, love your Channel. Is it Easy to remove the original pads ? How about glasses, the Rift S is great with glasses, but on the Reverb G2, the pads pushes quite hard on the sides of the rods maling it uncomfortable(for me and other people I know) ?
Thankyou so much! :) No need to remove the original pad, just replace the interface with the VR cover version which is great quality. As for glasses, neither me or my partner Melissa wear them. But as soon as Lockdown ends, I'll be able to test this out on my friends! Cheers.
Hi Steve, listening to you talking about field of view, I have to ask you the following question. I returned my Reverb G2 to HP because the picture quality was only good at the very center. Everything outside of the center was so blurry that it was making me feel sick. I therefore had to move my head constantly instead of moving my eyes. I can't even imagine how much blurrier a wider FOV would have been. How is it with your Reverb G2? Is your picture sharp all around or are you also experiencing blurry image outside of the center? Cheers
Did you make sure you were displaying the native resolution in Steam VR or open XR? It's beautifully sharp. Of course, the image quality deteriorates as you move away from the centre, this will be more noticeable due to that sharpness in the centre. For me, the sweet spot is great. Make sure your IPD and fitment is correct.
Thanks for your answer. I made sure in openXR that it xas displaying native resolution and tried to adjust the headset position but didn't get anything good. Reading the menus in MSFS was also a challenge as i had to move my head in the direction of each word to be able to read it properly. I even had other people to try as i thought maybe it was a problem with my eyes (as I'm getting older). I also couldn't get any sound out of the Reverb speakers. So after a few days, I returned it to HP. Too bad, the immersion feeling was amazing.
@@VRFlightSimGuy Maybe. But I've now read or heard reviews from several people complaining about the sharpness issue. I'll give VR another try in... 10 years maybe. In the meantime, I'll experience it through your vids ;-)
@@VRFlightSimGuy that was a quick response! looking forward to try it, looks a gamechanger - used the g2 without faceinlet, only thick older VR-covers from the vive - not comfy, but much better fov, with the inlet, should be very good
Only difference is foam pad. It is way softer and smooshes down more bringing you closer to lens. I suppose you could replace just the padding and do the same.
@@VRFlightSimGuy OK, very easy is good, but I was sorta looking for a few more specifics. Like, am I off buying velcro or magnets at other places, or is it a turn key all in the box solution, just stick the included velcro where it tells you to, or whatever the case may be... Thanks in advance for your help. Oh, and you'll probably have to apologize to my wife for the wallet stuff. But watch out, she's Puerto Rican, has chunklets, and knows how to use them! (Chunklets is slang spanglish for flip flops that PR women have been known to throw at people who anger them... and it's all in good fun!)
@@kevykevTPA lol that made me chuckle. It's literally as easy as pull of your old facial interface and stick the new one on. I'm pretty sure I show this in the video?
@@VRFlightSimGuy OK, I ordered it, almost completely because of your recommendation. If it sucks, you're buying me the Just Flight Arrow with your money! But I won't tell your wife...
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is this the thinner version thats helps increase FOV
@@PandorusFightStick yes definitely, compared to stock.
@@VRFlightSimGuy really? The thickness is EXACTLY the same as the stock cover...
Can you explain what is improved when the thickness of the assembly is the same as the stock one??
I put this in my reply to VR Flight Sim Guy's reply to my comment, but wanted to share a possible side benefit with everyone - with this new cover, I am actually able to wear my glasses with the Reverb G2. I have rectangular lenses (and a rather large head). This cover actually accommodates that width, and it is comfortable to wear. The stock cover was too narrow to fit over my glasses. I just put in over forty minutes of flying in the new Spitfire IXc, and had a hard time putting the Reverb down so I could get to some work that needs doing around the house. The scenery, and especially gauges, are now crystal clear and sharp. I am one happy Reverb G2 and VR Cover owner today.
The stock G2 is super comfy but I do notice the small sweet spot expands greatly if I smoosh it into my face slightly. This also reduces edge blur. I need to try this.
same! I feel like I almost overtighten the straps to get it as smooshed as possible
same here. The image is blurry, the sweet spot very small, but if I were 1 cm closer to the lenses, it would be awesome.unfortunately, this accessory doesn't improve anything since it has the same dimensions as the stock cover. Don't get fooled...
@@oczhaal but doesn't it come with 1 normal thickness and 1 thinner?
@@user-wq9mw2xz3j Yes, but even the thinner one is still not at the right distance for my eyes it seems. I 3D printed a support and glued some foam on it, which brings my face closer to the screens and it has solved this issue somewhat. But I have to fight to get on the sweet spot while playing from time to time because the HMD moves during the gaming sessions.
Clicked the link, bought the new pads, looking forward to trying them out! If there is one complaint I would have about the Reverb G2, it would be the FOV. You sounded genuinely pleased when you fitted the thinner one, and I've seen DIY solutions on TH-cam that also seem to go the thin route. Nice to find a properly fitted and recommended product. Thanks!
Awesome, thank you! This really helps me out too, let me know how you get on :)
@@VRFlightSimGuy The covers arrived yesterday, and I just tried the thinner one. Not only did it work as you described, I CAN NOW WEAR MY GLASSES WHILE USING THE REVERB. (I have rectangular lenses, so they are pretty wide) I know the phrase is overused, but it truly is a complete game-changer. What was a really good (but slightly blurry, especially for instruments) experience is now sharp and clear and worth every penny I put into the G2 and the VR covers. Thank YOU so much!
@@ajnaguy That's fantastic news Scott thankyou so much for sharing :)
Interesting how you and MRTV came to somewhat different conclusions. on the VR Cover FAQ they did mention face shape does play a roll if the FOV is increased or not. I purchased this VR cover interface set this morning along with the 3DWard Printing FOV gasket/interface to try out both. the 3DWard appears to be very similar to the jewcookie "frankenfov deluxe" that MRTV reviewed and does come with nose flaps to help seal off light leakage.
Me and Seb have both been laughing about this after watching each others video... We are going to talk further about this tomorrow on the podcast. But in a nutshell, if you have come from something like the Frakenfov, it's not an improvement. But I'm used to the stock interface and for me, the thinner foam pad is a huge improvement in both comfort, cleanliness and fov.
@@VRFlightSimGuy Awesome! Thanks for the reply!
@@VRFlightSimGuy podcast?
@@expataviator7107 Next Dimension Podcast with MRTV 👍
@@VRFlightSimGuy Can you link to the episode from here to help us along?
My VR covers arrived yesterday , only took 2 weeks. I tried the thinner one and was surprised by how much more i could see, when in DCS in the P51 it felt like i did not need to turn as far as before to check my six and the sweet spot seemed larger. The cover felt fine on my face too. Im happy with my purchase 👍
Nice one it really makes a difference!
Thx, there was a worldwide option to buy so i used that , i am in New Zealand. Keep up the good work i enjoy your videos.
After i got a vr cover for my rift for what seemed like an excessive price and it fell apart after minimal use and their support said I was like a week out of warranty I swore never to buy from them again.
You are a minority. I've never had any issues in the past.
No respect for the customer, I understand you 100%.would do the same.
@@VRFlightSimGuy a minority, but that says a lot about their customer support...
Looks good, maybe get to try it one day when we ever get hold of a G2 in the UK.
When did you order it? I ordered in November and got it a week ago
Lol, same in Canada! Way to go HP!
I was just able to order from their online store 2 weeks ago.
@@employeeofthemonth1 Been waiting on available stock in UK since before Christmas and not had email either if they did have any as meant to get notified. However at £650 in the UK I think i might just opt for the Quest instead.
@@RS.Outdoors yeah their notify thing is borked. I went for version without controller which is cheaper but i get your point about price. Non FB is a hard constraint for me :)
What a coincidence, 2 hours ago i slapped on my Quest 2 cover(from VRcover) on my G2. I used little pieces of velcro on the HMD to secure it without using the facial interface. Biggest fov ever and it fits better on my face than the original interface.
You can see the edges of the screen though but i prefer that to the binocular one.
No nose guard as well but now i can see my Logitech/Saitek panels again looking down. I was blown away by the view in DCS.
Great vid mate, i might look into this cover also. I'm still thinking about using the GomrVR halo strap for the Q2 and somehow use it on the G2.
Thank you so much for this review. I have seen some of the DIY videos but I am not that good with that kind of stuff. This is a good cheap alternative. Ordered and waiting for delivery.
i tore of the pad on the og face cover and used a thin Vive foam and got a huge increase in fov, now can see the edges of the panels so even if this interface isnt thinner it should provide better FOV for many people by using the thinner pad
excellent job on the review steve!
Cheers Josh that means a lot!
For MAX FOV, there' a guy that sells a complete gasket/nose flap/pad/magnets for around $40 bucks. It sits SUPER close to lenses and widens the FOV substantially over these other models.
He sells them in two places: (Prices are as of this comment)
1: eBay - $42 for full packages with Vive Pro pad (6mm).
2: 3dwardprinting.com - $30 without pad, $40 for with pad.
Note: I'm not affiliated with this seller or shop, just a VERY satisfied customer.
Thanks for the info
awesome.. it was only a matter of time. thanks for the heads up! orderd.. with your link!
Cheers Bam, I really love the thinner pad for increased fov
Just ordered it Steve! Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
There is a VR app that allows you to measure FOV and has eye charts to measure clarity.
If you're unsure of clicking a link (I would be) search for this: Steam Workshop::ROV Test FOV & Resolution. From there there is a link to the above link.
Awesome, been waiting for vr cover to bring one out, gonna get one now and I'll use your link before they sell out 😁
Thankyou so much Neil, this really helps my channel!
@@VRFlightSimGuy no worries, do we order from the US store as that's the set, if you switch to Europe, it just shows the silicone cover
@@nij2k I've just realised this. Just make sure they ship to the UK before hand. If not, you may have to wait 1-2 weeks sorry. I'll have a Europe link soon fingers crossed
@@VRFlightSimGuy yeah will do mate, if you click the US or worldwide store it shows the set and if you click Europe it just shows the silicone cover, I'm sure they do ship to the UK, I've ordered from them before
15 % is huge! Thank Steve!
It makes a big difference for me, although I'd imagine head shape and IPD will play a factor. Cheers
don't fully understand the product description. Is the product including the facial plastic cover apart of the foam?, seem yes, but not totally clear. They should add something like "this product includes the following parts:..". Other question important, is the facial plastic closer to the lens?. Many thanks for the video. Regards
Yes you will receive the facial interface and your desired foam replacement pad. Thanks for watching
Nice review! VRCover's Quest 2 versions give a little FOV boost as well, although probably a bit more modest than this. I love the new foams they are using, they really do melt on to your face.
Cheers Kevin good to know, I'll have a review of the Quest 2 version live soon :)
BUY your new VR cover HERE: us.vrcover.com/products/facial-interface-and-foam-replacement-set-for-hp-reverb-g2/#VRFlightSimGuy
Please note: The release for Europe will be in the next 1 - 2 weeks.
U.S only?
@@cessna18284 The release for Europe will be in the next 1 - 2 weeks.
@@VRFlightSimGuy So for the UK, can we still buy from the US link above or should we wait for another 2 weeks before ordering? (Edit: I tried to order but currently unavailable to ship to the UK :()
@@VRFlightSimGuy Please give us a reminder when it's available in the UK so we can purchase through your link
Anything like this available for the G1?
I'm just waiting for the G2 to come back in stock. My rift s is currently with Oculus as it stopped working on the 4th Feb. I'm fed up with it to be honest, I've had constant problems since I bought it in Oct.
Sorry to hear that 😕
@@VRFlightSimGuy thanks mate. It’s all good though. Your channel keeps me going! 😉
@@Forgetthehorrorhere1 That's very kind of you to say. Really hope you get it soon.
My eyelashes are already touching the lenses because of how thin the default one is, so with that being said I don’t think this will make any difference in FOV for me but I’ll still try it out for the comfort
Any idea when it will be available in the UK? Eu store only sells the silicone one at the moment
1-2 weeks
You place the pad directly onto the headset with Velcro. Well that’s what I’ve done and FOV is massively increased.
Why didnt they make a "thinner" facial interface for the FOV instead of the thinner pad? Is there a constraint there? I have trouble imaging a thinner pad doing much.
Defently great upgrade for me same like 3D Print Mod but better quality!
EU site has them in stock now, just ordered mine
Excellent
I should have got one of these ages ago, unfortunately they no longer list one for the Rift S
That's a damn shame
Still don't get the increased fov if it's just still blurry due to the G2 tiny sweet spot.
The G2 is not blurry and the sweet spot is ok. Oculus is better, but overall it's much improved from previous generations. You are right though, increasing the fov makes the sweet spot feel harder to dial in right.
Have you tried the jewcookie (3d printed) type gasket with a thin padding? If yes, this new one probably has less FOV I would think? I have the 3d printed one and the FOV compared to the original gasket is immense!
I've hasn't tried that one Ben
Still no stock of these in the UK, seriously thinking of just getting the quest 2 instead now.
The stock shortage is ridiculous
where to buy the thin version in Europe?
Will I need to wear my prescriptions with this ? Is it even possible.. ? Minor astigmatism..
I am always to close to the menu how to move them back a little
Looks interesting and have used their products in the past. Unfortunately though, it seems they don't deliver this product to Sweden. Which is odd since I've bought from them in the past as mentioned. Hmm 🤔
Europe availablity in 1-2 weeks I believe.
Do you think spectacle wearers would have enough room in there with this new cover?
Probably not as it puts yours eye much closer to the lens.i can't say for certain though
does the larger fov mean an even smaller sweet spot?
Hi Steve, I use prescription lenses and the thin surround leaves my eyes too close to them.
The thick surrounds are only just OK.
Swap your spare thick surround for my spare thin one ?
Chris
Hi Steve, thanks for the info. The best is still the Shirt with printed "Pink Floyd" logo. 👍👍👍 one of my favorite bands since decades. My first LP was Wish You Where Here and Dark Side Of The Moon😂 buddy I am getting old😂😂😂
You sir have VERY good taste in music haha. Both albums are exquisite. Cheers ☺️☺️
A great band.
Have you ever seen them live ?
I saw then twice back in the late 80's, once in the old Wembley Stadium and once in the Wembley Arena.
I'm getting old too :(
@@Gassit I'm gutted I never saw them live, but I've seen David Gilmore several times and one year, Richard Wright and Nick Mason joined him, so almost!
@@Gassit I have seen Roger Waters live In The Flash tour and Australian Pink Floyd twice. My all time favorite part was the battle of two guitars (Gibson vs Fender) in Comfortably Numb (In the Flash Tour). That was epic.
It is a pitty that I never had the chance to see the original Pink Floyd, but I am still enjoying their music. It is timeless.
Nice video but I have one question. Do you see more the pixels when you use the thinner version?
I don't want to loose picture clarity for the wider FOV.
Does this make the sweet spot and/or edge to edge clarity any worse?
I don't have an HP REVERB G2 yet because I'm afraid I might be disappointed by this famous sweet spot, and I was wondering if bringing the eyes closer to the lenses, improved, or made the sweet spot worse.
@@pauldupond5653 Paul, I can confirm it does not improve the sweet spot, I have to use my Q2 over my G2 simply because of the tiny sharp area in the G2 vs the Q2 albeit slight less clarity but complete uniform clarity throughout, for example on a track at Brands Hatch stopping at the same place in both headsets, in the Q2 I can look left with just my eyes and read the brake marker pretty clearly with little to no difference in clarity to the centre, in the G2 however this same brake marker is just one big blob of blur, it's incredibly unreadable and only way to read it is to move my whole head over, which as you know in sim racing going 150mph up to a corner is something you don't really have time to do, so my Q2 stays as my sim headset for now. Don't get me started in MSFS like the G1000 panels, what I said about the brake marker is just 1000x increased due to all the dials.
@@Deankenny21 Hi, And thank you for your feedback. I received the G2 and I see the same thing, for the braking points. In MSFS unlike a lot of people, I don't mind the sweet spot. Moreover, following the remark of a person, I have the impression that with the updates, that it improved.
Hi mate your videos have been great, i've just bought a G2 and i was wondering what gives better results in terms of FOV this device with the thin cover or the FrankenFOV mod? I'm using it mainly for sim racing and some flight sim too
Thankyou. To be honest the new version 2 with the spacer is the best upgrade available. Do you have that?
@@VRFlightSimGuy i'm not sure i ordered it from HP last week should be here tomorrow, i think its the Version 1 headset though, just hoping its the V2 cable
PU lether pads are terrible. Yes, you can wash them, but sweat is killing fun. You need a fan in your face with such solution. Does the original presses on your temples? Is this one for wider face?
Hi there - I’m wondering if you have to take your eye glasses off when using it. Is that the case?
Probably as it puts yours eye much closer to the lens.i can't say for certain though
But MRTV measured it and it was the same as the original.
We've just been laughing that we came to different conclusion. Keep in mind I've never used the Frankenfov, but without doubt the thinner pad gives me way more fov than stock.
@@VRFlightSimGuy I carefully removed the facial interface completely and held the headset up reasonably to my eyes, and the difference was apparent and striking, not only FOV but also added clarity (although the IPD setting has to be dialed in more). Because of this, I tried the frankenfov mod with the thick foam, but I think it's so thick for me that I didn't notice much difference at all vs. stock. I just ordered this one because I suspect you are right that with the thinner foam, it'll be a good choice. It comes down to head shape, but this seems well worth trying! Thanks.
Why can't they just sell a thicker face pad alone so you can stick it onto the G2 and skip the gasket? That's what I did with a Vive face pad but it's not a perfect fit, but it does make the gasket obsolete, we just don't need it.
Good point
Thanks Steve I have ordered one after you review, I tried to use your link but it only went to the EU site and i had to do worldwide :(
No worries, did you order the thinner version? It's really great.
@@VRFlightSimGuy I didnt see a option when I ordered, but have sent them an email asking for the thinner version.
Are the sides any wider than original? I tried to compare using pictures and it looks to me that there might be a few millimeters difference. The sides on original are too narrow for my face and they are pushing the front away.
So I thought a few mm wider gasket combined with thinner pad - this is what I was waiting for and I ordered it with expedited shipping.
Then I watched MRTV's review and he says there is no difference in size and curvature of the gasket. I thought about canceling the order but I decided not to. I want to give it a try.
I stopped using G2 with flight sims because of its narrowness and went back to Rift S. Currently I'm using it ocasionaly with Frankenfov mod, without gasket, only pad.
FOV and sweet spot are wider, but I find it a bit uncomfortable.
I haven't measured it like Seb, but I go by how it feels... And they feel great! Much better than stock with a wider fov. We will be chatting about our different opinions on the podcast tonight 😅
How does this give more FOV if it has the exact same dimension of the original one?
I tried all the 3d printed ones, all of them are superior to the factory face gasket.
Due to the thinner pad, I am comparing this to the stock interface and it's a huge improvement.
@@VRFlightSimGuy Have you tried any of the community-made ones to have a basis of comparison there? Because the stock gasket is god-awful for quite a few of us (I get a headache within minutes because it is too narrow).
How does this fair if you have glasses? Risk of lens contact?
Probably not great as it puts your eyes much closer to the lens. I can't say for certain though
They don’t seem to ship this to the UK and the European store only sells the standard cover? How did you get this?
Europe availability in 1-2 weeks
Thanks, been watching your channel for a month or so. It’s really good, and very informative :)
I’ve been looking for this as I find the stock faceplate too narrow. Still waiting though as not released in U.K. (EU store) yet!
Shouldn't be long, 1-2 weeks max thanks for watching
they are in stock now, I just ordered one
Hi guys, I have had a Rift S since Nov 2019, it has been a great first VR headset and blew me away in DCS. Since MSFS 2020 came out I have been very disappointed with the problems I have been experiencing, constant flashing (not fixable by updates, and I have Tray Tool, etc.). I am planning to upgrade to the Reverb G2, do you think this is a good move? Is there another VR headset I should wait for? Thank you.
Turn off beta channel in Oculus. Your flashing woes will disappear
Thank you! Is the wider fov comparable with the index?
Hi I doubt it, although I've never tried an Index so I can't say for sure.
@@VRFlightSimGuy Thank you!!! :)
Hello, and thanks for the information. I live in Norway, so I went to the "Shop in Europe" link, and there I see an option "Silicone Cover for HP Reverb G2". However, when I go to the shop worldwide option, I see another available product, called "Facial Interface and Foam Replacement Set for HP Reverb G2", these two products being priced at 14 GBP and 29 USD respectively. Which one of these is the one that may improve my FOV ? I tried to order the USD one, but at checkout I was told that they don't ship to Norway.
Europe and Scandinavia will be available in a couple of weeks I believe
Dear Steve: can I use them on a HP reverb g1?,also is there any way I can get better headphones replacements for the crappy sound on the g1?
Hi these are designed for the G2. There are a number of different options available for the G1 might be worth a look on their site. 👍
Not for sale in Europe ????
Soon. 1-2 weeks.
will glasses still fit with this?
Probably not as it puts your eyes much closer to the lens. I can't say for certain though
Cool review, love your Channel. Is it Easy to remove the original pads ? How about glasses, the Rift S is great with glasses, but on the Reverb G2, the pads pushes quite hard on the sides of the rods maling it uncomfortable(for me and other people I know) ?
Thankyou so much! :) No need to remove the original pad, just replace the interface with the VR cover version which is great quality. As for glasses, neither me or my partner Melissa wear them. But as soon as Lockdown ends, I'll be able to test this out on my friends! Cheers.
Hi again. It looks like the original pads has been removed before you put on the VR cover cushions (I did not mean the silicone cover) ?
@@youtubewolfsberg4840 This is their own separate face gasket
Does this work for the V1 or V2 ??
Both (I think)
Did not increase the FOV for me. I guess it depends on your face shape. Also the original cover is more comfortable.
The link doesnt seem to work anymore
Do you mean my link or the website itself? I'll check
works for me
very confusing, link to the fov g2 facial interface?
Sorry Alan I'll fix that in a second.
@@VRFlightSimGuy thanks a mill mate!!!
@@keogh7776 Use this one for now: us.vrcover.com/products/facial-interface-and-foam-replacement-set-for-hp-reverb-g2/##VRFlightSimGuy
@@VRFlightSimGuy perfect!!! buying now. sorry it might have been in the Euro store and didnt read it properly. great job!!
ill wait for the Euro release in a week or two. waiting patiently!!
Hi Steve, listening to you talking about field of view, I have to ask you the following question. I returned my Reverb G2 to HP because the picture quality was only good at the very center. Everything outside of the center was so blurry that it was making me feel sick. I therefore had to move my head constantly instead of moving my eyes. I can't even imagine how much blurrier a wider FOV would have been.
How is it with your Reverb G2? Is your picture sharp all around or are you also experiencing blurry image outside of the center?
Cheers
Did you make sure you were displaying the native resolution in Steam VR or open XR? It's beautifully sharp. Of course, the image quality deteriorates as you move away from the centre, this will be more noticeable due to that sharpness in the centre. For me, the sweet spot is great. Make sure your IPD and fitment is correct.
Thanks for your answer. I made sure in openXR that it xas displaying native resolution and tried to adjust the headset position but didn't get anything good. Reading the menus in MSFS was also a challenge as i had to move my head in the direction of each word to be able to read it properly. I even had other people to try as i thought maybe it was a problem with my eyes (as I'm getting older). I also couldn't get any sound out of the Reverb speakers. So after a few days, I returned it to HP. Too bad, the immersion feeling was amazing.
@@lexscapephotography Sounds like a duff unit :(
@@VRFlightSimGuy Maybe. But I've now read or heard reviews from several people complaining about the sharpness issue. I'll give VR another try in... 10 years maybe. In the meantime, I'll experience it through your vids ;-)
I am afraid that this solution is not suitable (unfortunately) for people who wear glasses.
Unless to use optical correction overlays for the G2.
Probably not as it puts your eyes much closer to the lens. Ican't say for certain though
I have my pad stuck directly to the G2. Now have full FOV
Cool now I can have a even bigger blurry fov in mfs2020🙄😳😉👍
???? The Reverb G2 is not blurry. Maybe check your IPD or Open XR settings
Personally, I hated these covers. It is uncomfortable to wear, you get a lot of light bleed around the nose.
Boooohh, no shipping to switzerland - it's the one thing I go back to my old headset, bigger fov...
The release for Europe will be in the next 1 - 2 weeks.
@@VRFlightSimGuy that was a quick response! looking forward to try it, looks a gamechanger - used the g2 without faceinlet, only thick older VR-covers from the vive - not comfy, but much better fov, with the inlet, should be very good
there is no difference what so ever regarding fov from the original its the exact same gasket with a different padding
Only difference is foam pad. It is way softer and smooshes down more bringing you closer to lens. I suppose you could replace just the padding and do the same.
You look like a ypung russel crowe
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How do you install this bad boy? And I've gotta stop watching your channel, at this rate you're gonna bankrupt me!! ;)
Haha send my apologies to your wallet 😁 It's very easy to install
@@VRFlightSimGuy OK, very easy is good, but I was sorta looking for a few more specifics. Like, am I off buying velcro or magnets at other places, or is it a turn key all in the box solution, just stick the included velcro where it tells you to, or whatever the case may be... Thanks in advance for your help.
Oh, and you'll probably have to apologize to my wife for the wallet stuff. But watch out, she's Puerto Rican, has chunklets, and knows how to use them! (Chunklets is slang spanglish for flip flops that PR women have been known to throw at people who anger them... and it's all in good fun!)
@@kevykevTPA lol that made me chuckle. It's literally as easy as pull of your old facial interface and stick the new one on. I'm pretty sure I show this in the video?
@@VRFlightSimGuy OK, I ordered it, almost completely because of your recommendation. If it sucks, you're buying me the Just Flight Arrow with your money! But I won't tell your wife...