Pico neo 3 VR all-in-one trial experience: In addition to playing games and watching movies, it can also play Tik Tok

It has been several years since the emergence of high-performance all-in-one VR devices. It has to be said that even today, the overall maturity of VR devices is not very high, especially in terms of games. Problems such as game lineup and dizziness have never been fundamentally solved. However, in the years of development, many VR manufacturers have gradually explored some VR-specific usage scenarios, showing more possibilities for this type of equipment.

Pico from China is such a company. They were founded in 2015 and have been focusing on the field of all-in-one VR devices since then. In August last year, Pico was acquired by ByteDance for more than 9 billion yuan, which shows that its achievements in the past few years have been widely recognized.

The Pico Neo 3 VR all-in-one device released by Pico last year is a very representative product of Pico. Its applicability and performance left a deep impression on people. The exploration of video scenes was very interesting, and it also showed good potential in games.

What is the most important thing about VR?

What is the most important thing for VR products? Is it the game lineup? This is of course very important, but it is more about hardcore gamers, and the current lukewarmness of VR is definitely not just caused by the lack of interest from gamers.

Is it the price? Currently, many VR products on the market are priced between 2,000 and 3,000 yuan, which is still affordable for most consumers.

In my opinion, a successful VR product needs to have two characteristics: one is ease of use, and the other is smoothness during use. Only when the product is simple and easy to use can more waiting users have the desire to buy it; only when the product performance is strong enough and the use process is smooth enough can users be retained and used for a long time.

From these two perspectives, Pico Neo 3 can be regarded as excellent.

Pico neo 3 is an all-in-one VR headset, which means that in most cases, there is no need for wires or complicated connections when using this product. Just put it on, adjust the elastic bands on both sides to the appropriate degree, and then turn it on to experience it. The Pico neo 3 helmet weighs only 395 grams, and the weight distribution is also reasonable, so there is no obvious sense of falling when wearing it. It is worth noting that the body is also equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is also to cooperate with the 360-degree surround sound effect to enhance the immersive feeling when using it.

Pico Neo 3 has multiple sponge cushions inside, so there will be no discomfort on the head when wearing it. In addition, it also reserves a large space at the lens, so there will be no squeezing feeling even if you wear glasses.

The handle design of pico neo 3 is similar to that of mainstream VR products, and the operation logic is clear. Inside the body, this product is equipped with Pico UI developed based on Android, and users who are familiar with mobile phones and other devices have almost no learning cost. Whether it is the use of hardware or the operation of software, pico neo 3 can be said to have basically no threshold for getting started.

If you are still not used to the operation of VR equipment, you can also install the Pico VR Assistant app on your phone. Just log in to the same account on the same WiFi as the phone and Pico Neo 3 to connect. After the connection is completed, you can view the latest software on your phone, purchase software, communicate with other users, etc. Screenshots and screen recordings in the VR device can also be automatically synchronized to the mobile phone, making it more convenient to view and share.

In terms of performance, Pico Neo 3 is equipped with the top Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chip in the VR industry, as well as 4 tracking cameras, supporting inside-out positioning technology based on computer vision. Such high configuration ensures that the delay of Pico Neo 3 during operation can be less than 2ms, the positioning error is less than 1mm, and it can customize the space of 10m*10m.

The screen quality of Pico Neo 3 is also excellent, with a resolution of 4k and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Nowadays, low resolution and refresh rate are the "culprits" that lead to poor experience of VR devices, and Pico Neo 3 has achieved the top level in the industry in these two aspects, so its experience is naturally among the best in similar products.

Besides playing games, what else can VR do?

When it comes to VR, most users think of it as a gaming device. Indeed, most VR devices were originally designed for gaming, and gaming performance is naturally an important criterion for measuring VR devices.

There are many VR game masterpieces in the pico neo 3 app store, with a total game time of more than 1,000 hours. There are also some free experience games. We tried "Legend Hunter VR".

Since this is a free game, there is not much playable content, but the magazine changing that can be done with a single button on the controller or keyboard requires using both hands to simulate the actions of ejecting, picking up and loading magazines in VR. This sense of immersion is novel and unique enough.

In addition, Pico Neo 3 also supports streaming Steam VR titles through Pico VR Assistant. If you have a stable 5G WiFi, wireless streaming can also provide a smoother gaming experience. If network conditions do not allow, you can also stream via a wired connection.

For many domestic VR products, the software lineup has always been a major shortcoming, but Pico Neo 3 cleverly achieves its strengths and avoids its weaknesses through streaming, thereby further highlighting its cost-effectiveness advantage.

The game lineup of Pico Neo 3 is still expanding, and its excellent streaming function makes its gaming experience among the best VR products of the same price.

However, the most distinctive feature of Pico Neo 3 is not the games, but its audio-visual experience.

In fact, the imagination of VR should not be limited to the field of games. You know, 3D movies are very popular nowadays, but under the influence of the epidemic, the frequency of people going to the cinema has significantly decreased, so watching movies at home has become the choice of more people. For most people, even if the film source specifications are high and the audio-visual equipment at home is excellent, it is difficult to experience the joy of 3D movies.

The emergence of VR equipment has perfectly solved this problem. Pico Neo 3 has a built-in 4K demo film, and the moment I turned it on, I felt the familiar yet strange feeling of being in a movie theater.

Some video and audio platforms have also launched VR apps, such as iQiyi VR. After entering, it can be clearly seen that this is not simply a mobile app ported to the VR end, but a new app developed based on the characteristics of VR. From the background to the UI, it is full of cyberpunk flavor, giving people the pleasure of looking down on everyone in a high-rise building.

The app also has iQiyi's rich audio and video resources, including many 3D movies. In addition, Pico Neo 3 also supports 360-degree sound effects, so you can clearly feel the different directions of the sound even without wearing headphones. With the blessing of resources and functions, Pico Neo 3 can give people a cinema-like viewing experience without leaving home.

Pico Neo 3 also has a special feature called "Pico Multi-person Cinema". This feature is very similar to an online chat room. After entering, users can see many rooms playing different movies and choose one that they are interested in.

Each room is like a different cinema, where users can walk around freely and find their favorite angle to watch the movie.

In the room, you can also see other users and have real-time voice chats with them. In the chat room I entered, a friend was talking about his travel plans after the epidemic. It can be heard that this is a very sociable person who loves traveling. The epidemic in recent years must have had a great impact on him. Fortunately, with the emergence of a new social form such as Pico multi-person cinema, people who are forced to separate can also use this method to close the distance again.

Next stop, the metaverse?

In addition to games and movies, Pico Neo 3 also has many highlights in other aspects. First of all, it is compatible with common software such as TikTok, and the operation logic is as similar as possible to the mobile phone. For example, the finger swipe up commonly used in TikTok has become holding down the trigger button and lifting the handle upward. Compatibility with such software also shows that Pico believes that VR should not be just a new toy to meet certain specific needs, but will become a part of people's future life like mobile phones and computers.

This also easily reminds people of the concept that is often mentioned together with VR: "Metaverse". In fact, in Pico Neo 3, we can also see some shadows of the Metaverse.

Pico Neo 3 has a built-in VR version of Firefox, which is different from ordinary browsers in that it includes a laboratory module. There are many portals here, and each door can experience different scenes, such as forest trails, skywalks, etc., showing users more possibilities of VR.

Baidu's previously publicized Metaverse product "Xiran" has also been put on the test version in Pico Neo 3. It must be admitted that at present, the completion of this test version is not very high, the image quality is relatively rough, and users can only move around in it. However, being able to be in the "Metaverse" in person is a novel experience for me. I also hope that this stumbling step can lead to a brighter future for the Metaverse.

In general, the design, workmanship and wearing experience of Pico Neo 3 are among the best in the market in the same price range. In terms of gameplay, Pico Neo 3 has a solid gaming experience, unique audio and video functions, and has shown great potential. Its excellent configuration and rich resources also allow it to continue to bring freshness to players for a period of time, and it will not fall into the state of "collecting dust".

For users who want to get started with VR, the Pico Neo 3's price of 2,500 yuan and the fact that it can provide a complete experience without connecting to a PC make it very competitive. For players who have tried VR products before, the Pico Neo 3's streaming function and rich scalability in audio and video also make it an excellent choice for upgrading their experience.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.