The role you play in VR

The Problem

Microsoft just launched a great program. After seeing the pre-launch reviews where content creators were trying MSFS 2024 in VR, I got incredibly excited! For the first time I have purchased a VR headset. I did all kinds of research on what a good starting point in my VR journey would be. All signs pointed to the HP Reverb G2. Only after purchase did I see that my new [to me] headset would be a brick shortly because of (checks notes) MICROSOFT?! The same guys that gave me a reason to get into VR are depreciating the framework that makes my headset work at all? I can’t be the only person upset here.

The Wish

I wish for something, anything at all within your power, to be done about this. I would even be happy if there was a magical way for the G2 (and other WMR headsets) to work in this one title. After spending hundreds of dollars on a game and a headset, just for said game, the feeling I have is terrible. My knowledge of the coding, the company structure, and why this is happening at all are quite limited. I know that this may not even be the best place to air my grievance. All I know is that when this community comes to you with a problem, you listen and do what you can to make it right. I hope there is a fix to this ticking clock of how long I get to enjoy the G2 in MFSF24.

The Compromise

If nothing else, I would love an explanation the next time there is a live stream. Why can or can’t you do anything? What are the options for WMR headset owners going forward? What VR platforms are getting the most attention in future development?

My main question to you is what signs are you referring to here?!

It has been known a long time that the G2 was heading towards a brick wall. You should have gone with a Quest 3 as a starting point.

I think they (Microsoft) have since released a patch or a way of keeping WMR Support going even if you update Windows though (probably due to mass backlash) but I can’t find anything about it now using search terms that come to mind.

Not sure how you did your research honestly….

You should have asked here. Most people would have told you to go with the Quest 3 for a budget VR.

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