Pico 4 out soon?

Got a response to a query that I had from SA today.
The Pico 4 does come with a USBC connection cable. However, it's a USB 2, so might be fine for charging, but is probably rubbish for data streaming.
I've had a quick look around and can see USB-A to USB-C 3.1 cables by Anker and Lindy. Anyone got a good suggestion?
 
it wont matter if the cable is 3.2, 3.1 or 3.0
just use the cable that comes with it, unless you need a longer one ? if so get a USB 2 and save your money

ive got a few USB-c to USB-A cables (all USB 3)
 
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Surprised if this is really being sent out on the 4th. When I ordered it said I'd be asked for payment on the 4th. But I assumed the product would be sent on the 14th. I only ordered on the 27th though so mine might be later than other peoples I suppose.
 
lokiss said:
The only mail i have from them, is to tell me I'm entitled to a 35% discount. If they send me another mail and a code, you can have it.
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Thanks mate, but I don't expect it for nothing. I'll sort you something, although I did read it might be tied to your email address. Let's see what happens.
 
Cubby1962 said:
I won't get it..had an email today saying so.
Asked them about delivery of my Pico 4 pre order and they replied 4th Oct despatch for next day delivery so that's good news.
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Teasy said:
Surprised if this is really being sent out on the 4th. When I ordered it said I'd be asked for payment on the 4th. But I assumed the product would be sent on the 14th. I only ordered on the 27th though so mine might be later than other peoples I suppose.
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time will tell

4/5 days away
 
ShiWarrior said:
it wont matter if the cable is 3.2, 3.1 or 3.0
just use the cable that comes with it, unless you need a longer one ? if so get a USB 2 and save your money

ive got a few USB-c to USB-A cables (all USB 3)
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The USB specs suggest that USB should be massively slower than USB3.2. Are you saying that's only the connection sockets and that the cables should all be the same?
 
Pico 4 doesn’t have a tethered streaming option through the USB port at this point, so an upgraded cable is of little use. You either use it as a standalone or wirelessly with either their own Wi-Fi streaming software or with virtual desktop’s app.

If they do enable it later then you would certainly want to use a decent cable, but for now it’s a moot point… one would hope they haven’t limited themselves by bizarrely fitting a USB 2.0 port to the headset (which would certainly be unusual with a type C connector imo).
 
Whilst not a full review Seb gives some really positive feedback on the Pico 4 here. Must admit after watching it i'm tempted although I don't think I will buy 1 as I just don't see what it'll do for me personally above what my Quest 2 already does. Is tempting though. It's a great, probably better, alternative to a Quest 2.

 
As an upgrade from a Rift, Rift S, Quest 1 or as a first headset this would be the go-to choice. It's just not a big enough upgrade if you already have a Q2.
 
lokiss said:
The only mail i have from them, is to tell me I'm entitled to a 35% discount. If they send me another mail and a code, you can have it.
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As I understand it so far there is no code, it is a manual process. Somehow they will discount based on matching personal details (and contacting purchaser) when they take payment (which is at shipment not order).
 
Unseul said:
Potentially. How's the software and size of store? I remember those being issues before.
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As a Pico are a newer player the store is a bit lacking for standalone use, but I'm sure this will get better as time progresses. Streaming steam PCVR stuff to it is a big plus. Whether Pico could make the headset compatible with Meta PCVR streamage would be a very interesting notion.
 
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drakulton said:
As a Pico are a newer player the store is a bit lacking for standalone use, but I'm sure this will get better as time progresses. Streaming steam PCVR stuff to it is a big plus. Whether Pico could make the headset compatible with Meta PCVR streamage would be a very interesting notion.
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Being able to play meta pcvr games on it would be a big boon. I'm sure it must be possible.
 
drakulton said:
As a Pico are a newer player the store is a bit lacking for standalone use, but I'm sure this will get better as time progresses. Streaming steam PCVR stuff to it is a big plus. Whether Pico could make the headset compatible with Meta PCVR streamage would be a very interesting notion.
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They say you play ALL meta PCVR games

I've mentioned it before
 
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