Pico 4 out soon?
- Thread starter Tykey
- Start date
That's going to be the one possible third party accessory I'd be really interested in. A new face cover for Pico 4 that brings you closer to the screens. FOV is one of my biggest issues with Quest 2, and every other headset ive tried so far. Obviously Pico 4 will already be a improvement on FOV to what I've tried (DV1, CV1, Quest and Quest 2). But I'll be looking to push Pico 4s FOV as much as possible.
Last edited:
Pimax hmd's have large fov, i'm receiving a Pimax 8KX tomorrow (i owned 1 early on in the year but returned it due to a fault). They are fun headsets (when they work), Pimax hasn't got the best reputation for quality and support.
Soldato
- Joined
- 30 Sep 2005
- Posts
- 16,649
The fov is fantastic, I just hated everything else lol Mainly the comfort, the damn thing kept sitting on my nose making it bloody sore.
Soldato
- Joined
- 30 Sep 2005
- Posts
- 16,649
Yep, does look like a decent face cover will finish it off nicely.
i think i know exactly what you're on about, it made my nose sore too. i'm going to try a counter weight with it this time. i did get used to it, i think the bridge of my nose actually thickened up because of the weight placed on it
Underboss
my lens protractors arrived today 
i had a look at them, and i didn't think they were any bigger than my quest 2 lenses (the actual lens not protectors)
i guess i should compare side by side lol
i had a look at them, and i didn't think they were any bigger than my quest 2 lenses (the actual lens not protectors)
i guess i should compare side by side lol
Associate
- Joined
- 26 Oct 2020
- Posts
- 30
Any posts online discussing the usb cable link for streaming? Videos's I've seen says it's not working yet. Wondered if there'd be any benefit over using wifi?
Underboss
There should be a benefit
I will test it next week
I will test it next week
Soldato
- Joined
- 30 Sep 2005
- Posts
- 16,649
Lower latency and higher bandwidth/bitrate. It remains to be seen how good virtual desktop is over wifi. I would prefer not to use a cable, and would be happy with a 'slight' decrease in image quality but not if I'm seeing compression artifacts.
Last edited:
Associate
- Joined
- 26 Oct 2020
- Posts
- 30
That's kinda what I'm hoping for, want to make the most of my SteamVR library but not have to go through the hoops of buying a ridiculously priced Wifi6E router when it'll be on a different floor in the house anyway!
Then again I guess if it was just wireless I could play downstairs closer to the router, even though the PC was upstairs yes?
Soldato
- Joined
- 23 May 2006
- Posts
- 7,529
i think the pico4 looks fantastic and if i was just entering the market now it would be right up there (i think it would be the one for me).
I dont think it is worth jumping from a quest 2 to it however, or the reverb G2 for instance (I mention these as they are my headsets).
I wonder where meta see most of their profit? i find it hard to believe they make much on the headset and probably get much more from software sales and personal data.
as such i really hope we see a reVive like app but for getting headsets like the pico4 running quest 2 native titles.........
even if the pico4 was a generational leap over the quest 2 i would be loath to get one as i have my collection of quest 2 titles most of which i have still never played.
I dont think it is worth jumping from a quest 2 to it however, or the reverb G2 for instance (I mention these as they are my headsets).
I wonder where meta see most of their profit? i find it hard to believe they make much on the headset and probably get much more from software sales and personal data.
as such i really hope we see a reVive like app but for getting headsets like the pico4 running quest 2 native titles.........
even if the pico4 was a generational leap over the quest 2 i would be loath to get one as i have my collection of quest 2 titles most of which i have still never played.
Associate
- Joined
- 26 Oct 2020
- Posts
- 30
I know there's no dedicated app but will Revive not work on the Pico4 albeit using it as PCVR via SteamVR?
Soldato
- Joined
- 23 May 2006
- Posts
- 7,529
sorry if not clear i meant for the native quest titles...... (not PCVR)
going on reviews above, ReVive does indeed work with the pico4 for PCVR (Rift) software
Last edited:
I had a quest 2 for a bit and have a few games ... sort of hate to go to a new system especially one that I trust worse then facebook (meta), but their unit looks good and facebook's new unit is way overpriced and not geared to what I would use it for (messing around - along with my kid).
I like the idea of going wireless and using a pc or not, to be honest not sure I found much a difference when using a wired connection but not sure if there are any decent tests? - I do really like the fact that the pico 4 will be decently lighter then the quest 2 (with headstrap) and more balanced - this was my biggest grip against using a vr unit. Perhaps it will be so comfortable I could play some of these games sitting down at my pc and using the vr injector with unreal 4 games ...? Im hoping.
Soldato
- Joined
- 23 May 2006
- Posts
- 7,529
dont forget the new meta headset is not a consumer facing device.......... its not meant for us.
the meta quest 3 will hopefully come (probably back end of) next year........... that should be around the price of the quest 2 now and hopefully take the best bits from the new quest pro.
ya I agree if the quest 3 would be here soon Id just wait for that - looks decent and like the meta software etc ... havnt heard the best things about the pico software but know its a newer system.
