Steam VR needed?

[vonduck 99]

Guys, my good wife just bought me the HP Reverb G2 as opposed to the Oculus i have now... couple questions ...

1. Do i need to use steam VR with this? (Have MS store version not steam MSFS) or the OPENXR tools are sufficient?

2. Correct in saying that the hand controllers are not essential?

Im trolling the net for answers as well...

[tamsini 278]

1. No Steam VR. You need Windows Mixed reality ((EDIT: sorry just saw you use Steam edition, now I'm not sure. But check out the videos nonetheless)

2. You could use a mouse or sim controllers (i.e Honeycomb. Saitek etc.) once in VR.

Check youtube's Into the Blue Simulations for guidance - great videos as he uses HP Reverb also.

Edited May 17, 2022 by tamsini
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[vonduck 99]

Thanks for that, I dont use the Steam edition.. the store version form MS... been looking at a  ton of videos...super informative!

Thanks for the reply!

 

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[Reset XPDR 1,271]

You can definitely use WMR for the steam version of MSFS, as that's what I use. 

[pmb 5,137]

If you like, you can use SteamVR. I tried this a few tiimes and it works as such. While SteamVR allows more settings the disadvantage is an additional layer between the video driver and the simulator. This may lead to issues, notably when switching between VR and 2D. I settled with WMR so far.

An btw, I'd highly suggest the OpenXR toolkit with the Reverb 

https://mbucchia.github.io/OpenXR-Toolkit/

See the thread on the Official forum for some suggested settings.

You fortunately don't need the hand controllers, mine are resting in their bag.

Kind regards, Michael

[vonduck 99]

6 hours ago, pmb said:

If you like, you can use SteamVR. I tried this a few tiimes and it works as such. While SteamVR allows more settings the disadvantage is an additional layer between the video driver and the simulator. This may lead to issues, notably when switching between VR and 2D. I settled with WMR so far.

An btw, I'd highly suggest the OpenXR toolkit with the Reverb 

https://mbucchia.github.io/OpenXR-Toolkit/

See the thread on the Official forum for some suggested settings.

You fortunately don't need the hand controllers, mine are resting in their bag.

Kind regards, Michael

Thanks Michael for the reply...

Ill try an keep the layers as minimal as possible i think.... now that im hooked on the VR scene...i can scarily see where this will end up as to upgrades etc... fortunately i have a very understanding wife!

I am currently using the OpenXR toolkit and have play with options in there as per YouTube videos on VR... fiddled with the VR config in MSFS and now just waiting for the headset to arrive... finally removed my TrackIR 5 from its throne on the monitor... end of an era that one!

Great to know about the controllers, they will add resale value in the long run but happy i dont need to use them while flying...:)

Appreciate the reply!

Regards

 

Doug