Beijing-based virtual reality headset manufacturer Pico Interactive introduced its new VR headsets at an event held the other day. The Pico Neo 3, which appeals to end-users, went on sale in China. Meanwhile, the Pico Neo 3 Pro and Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye, which cater to the corporate side, are planned to be released in the 3rd quarter of 2021. They will soon be available for pre-order on the company’s website.

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Unfortunately, the standard version of the Pico Neo 3 will remain exclusive to China. The virtual reality glasses designed for enterprise use, however, will reportedly also be available in the “Western” market. While three different prices were set for the Pico Neo 3 at approximately $390/$420/$470, a price tag of $890 was set for the Pico Neo 3 Pro, and $1250 for the Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye.

Reminiscent of the Oculus Quest 2 at first glance visually, the headset’s design and specifications actually look quite good on paper. I will be following how China’s decision to target only its own market on the consumer side will affect global competition.

Pico Neo 3 Technical Specifications

  • Processor: Qualcomm XR2 chipset
  • Screen: 4K low-persistence 90 Hz Curved Display (3664 x 1920 resolution, 773 PPI)
  • Field of View (FOV): 98°
  • Memory: 6GB RAM (2133 MHz)
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, USB-C 3.0 (with OTG support)
  • IPD Adjustment: 3 Physical stages
  • Tracking: Optical positional tracking with 4 tracking cameras (Cameras operate at 400x400 resolution and 120Hz speed)
  • Controllers: Optically tracked controllers with 32 tracking points
  • Battery: 5300 mAh (approx. 2.5-3 hours of usage time)
  • Audio: Integrated audio system and 3.5mm jack input
  • Operating System: Android 10
  • Other: Wi-Fi or wired streaming support for SteamVR