Pico 4 Ultra launches in China, revealing new details about the upcoming Quest 3 rival
Pico 4 Ultra officially launched in China today with new information and images of the mixed reality headset.
There have been plenty of leaks about the upcoming headset in recent months.
Since last week we know from official sources that the device will be called Pico 4 Ultra and will be launched in China on August 20th.
Don't miss out on the chance to own this cutting-edge device that's shaping the future of entertainment and interaction. Get your hands on the PICO4 Ultra and embark on a journey like never before! pic.twitter.com/IZcJUjYa2L
- PICO XR (@PICOXR) August 20, 2024
To coincide with its launch in China, Pico has released a series of new images and information about the Pico 4 Ultra on X. The device is being marketed as a full-featured mixed reality headset with color passthrough, ringless controllers and spatial video support.
Check out the PICO 4 Ultra! It boasts MR Color See-Through, enabling you to witness the real world in brilliant colors.The Spatial Video function offers an immersive visual adventure.Don't pass up this wonderful device! #PICO4Ultra pic.twitter.com/Uwt2eWlwjS
- PICO XR (@PICOXR) August 20, 2024
Pico also teased Pico Motion Trackers for full-body tracking.
One more thing - The PICO Motion Trackers! It effortlessly tracks your every move, allowing you to fully immerse in the virtual world. It's incredibly lightweight and comfy. From gaming to fitness and creativity, it has it all. pic.twitter.com/4VXXFyrDLT
AdAd- PICO XR (@PICOXR) August 20, 2024
There is an enterprise version of the Pico 4 Ultra
More information is circulating on X, taken from the Chinese press conference and official promotional materials.
A promotional trailer shows different use cases: Productivity, immersive in-flight media consumption, spatial video capture directly with the headset, and mixed reality gaming (Angry Birds, Demeo).
The Pico Motion Trackers are also shown in action in a Beat Saber clone, a dance game and a soccer game. No word on whether these titles are in development or just for show.
The video also confirms that the Snapdragon XR2 Gen is being used, which is the same chipset as in Quest 3.
ByteDance Pico 4 Ultra Reveal Ad https://t.co/vJkmqOGQCV pic.twitter.com/prPfasa4FA
- Luna (@Lunayian) August 20, 2024
An image of a B2B version of the headset, which has a white front instead of black (aside from the new mixed reality sensor array), has also appeared on X.
oh helloo pic.twitter.com/r4W146mdPS
- 파란 상자 (@TBluebox12) August 20, 2024
It is not known if and when the device will be released outside of China and how much it will cost. We will update this article if we find out more.
For previous leaks, please see the corresponding article.
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