The Pico 4 Ultra feels like an act of defiance. After the Pico 4 struggled to compete in a standalone VR market that’s dominated by Meta’s Quest devices, rumors circulated late last year that the brand would be shut down. Now, donning a new set of armor and re-entering the battle is the Pico 4 Ultra, a mixed-reality headset with better specs than the Meta Quest 3.
The fight to create the best VR headset has been getting more heated in recent years, but Meta still holds a monopoly for VR gamers who have no interest in tethering to a PC or console. Of course, there’s the Apple Vision Pro, but that’s not exactly designed for gaming, which has become clear the longer it's been on the shelves. Moreover, it’s not affordable for the majority of shoppers, so the sector is still crying out for a device that can truly rival the Quest 3.
