HP Reverb G2 has to process more pixels per second than a 4K monitor<\/a><\/strong>, and you generally need to run it at a higher frame rate than a monitor for it to be a comfortable experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\nComfort Of TrackIR Vs VR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
While VR headsets have become increasingly comfortable over the last few years, they are still not as comfortable as looking at a screen while wearing the TrackIR TrackClip. Even a well-balanced, comfortable VR headset will start to get a little uncomfortable after a few hours, and some games can make you feel a little nauseous after a while, depending on how sensitive you are to motion sickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another thing to bear in mind is that it can get warm wearing a VR headset. The headset itself will get warm while in use, and during hot summer days, you can get really hot after a VR gaming session. This has put me off using my VR headsets during heat waves in the middle of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think comfort is something that most VR headset manufacturers are concentrating on a lot now, ensuring that the facial interface and head strap are well designed and comfortable and that the headset is well balanced, to prevent it from putting excessive pressure on your face. I can comfortably use my Reverb G2 for many hours at a time without any comfort issues or eye strain, but this is not the case for everyone who uses VR headsets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only comfort issue that I have experienced while using TrackIR is some eye strain after a while due to having to keep my eyes focused on the screen while moving my head to look around the cockpit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TrackIR Vs VR: Which Is Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The answer to this question depends on what aspects are most important to you. Now that VR headsets provide sufficiently clear visuals, I find that the immersion of VR outweighs the other negative points for me. The feeling that I am actually sitting in a car or flying a plane is so amazing and profound, that going back to flat screen gaming just doesn’t have the same appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you are looking for a relatively inexpensive way of adding 6DOF head tracking to your games, TrackIR is still a fantastic solution. It is simple to set up, easy to use, relatively affordable and works extremely well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst most people I speak to who have made the switch from TrackIR to a virtual reality headset don’t regret making the move, this is not the case for everyone, and there are some people who will find TrackIR to be better for them and their situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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