Pico 4 Ultra review - a fantastic VR headset that's lacking in one department

It’s not hard to see that, right now, console, PC, and even mobile phone hardware have stagnated. Just over a decade ago, there were massive leaps from one generation of technology to the next. These days, the difference isn’t as impressive; for example, the yearly iPhones or Samsungs that offer little in the way of noticeable upgrades. However, despite how niche the virtual reality market is, it’s arguably one of the fastest-changing areas in the wider gaming industry, offering huge changes within a short time span. Almost five years ago, the Quest 2 came out, and now the Quest 3 is almost two years old and, as the best VR headset on the market, feels like a completely different device from its predecessor. It has a new rival, though: the Pico 4 Ultra. This headset is proof that VR technology can still improve generation after generation, and despite some small grievances, it’s a fantastic headset that offers great specs at an equally impressive price point. Continue reading Pico 4 Ultra review - a fantastic VR headset that's lacking in one department MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones

May 7, 2025 - 18:31

Pico 4 Ultra review - a fantastic VR headset that's lacking in one department

It’s not hard to see that, right now, console, PC, and even mobile phone hardware have stagnated. Just over a decade ago, there were massive leaps from one generation of technology to the next. These days, the difference isn’t as impressive; for example, the yearly iPhones or Samsungs that offer little in the way of noticeable upgrades. However, despite how niche the virtual reality market is, it’s arguably one of the fastest-changing areas in the wider gaming industry, offering huge changes within a short time span.

Almost five years ago, the Quest 2 came out, and now the Quest 3 is almost two years old and, as the best VR headset on the market, feels like a completely different device from its predecessor. It has a new rival, though: the Pico 4 Ultra. This headset is proof that VR technology can still improve generation after generation, and despite some small grievances, it’s a fantastic headset that offers great specs at an equally impressive price point.

Continue reading Pico 4 Ultra review - a fantastic VR headset that's lacking in one department

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