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|Release Date=July 31, 2018 | |Release Date=July 31, 2018 | ||
|Release Price=¥2,000 RMB (about $300) | |Release Price=¥2,000 RMB (about $300) | ||
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Pico G2 stands for Pico Goblin 2, the successor to the original Pico Goblin. This device improved upon the Goblin in multiple ways: | Pico G2 stands for Pico Goblin 2, the successor to the original Pico Goblin. This device improved upon the Goblin in multiple ways: | ||
* 40% lighter https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html | * 40% lighter <ref name="abba">https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html</ref> | ||
* 25% better display | * 25% better display <ref name="abba"></ref> | ||
* additional trigger button on single, 3DOF controller https://www.newswire.com/news/the-new-generation-of-vr-is-here-introducing-the-all-in-one-pico-g2-20583167 | * additional trigger button on single, 3DOF controller <ref name="beta">https://www.newswire.com/news/the-new-generation-of-vr-is-here-introducing-the-all-in-one-pico-g2-20583167</ref> | ||
Pico Interactive's focus is on enterprise-grade VR headsets, and the G2 is no different. This headset was first made available to companies in China. https://uploadvr.com/pico-announces-goblin-2-standalone-vr-headset-amid-24-7m-series-a/ | Pico Interactive's focus is on enterprise-grade VR headsets, and the G2 is no different. This headset was first made available to companies in China. <ref name="celery">https://uploadvr.com/pico-announces-goblin-2-standalone-vr-headset-amid-24-7m-series-a/</ref> | ||
The Pico G2 is the first in a line of G2 headsets: | The Pico G2 is the first in a line of G2 headsets: | ||
* Pico G2 Pro | * [[Pico G2 Pro]] | ||
* Pico G2 4k | * [[Pico G2 4k]] | ||
For a spec comparison of these three headsets, visit https://www.pico-interactive.com/us/G2.html. | |||
==Release and Pricing== | ==Release and Pricing== | ||
On July 31, 2018, Pico announced their G2 line which started shipping in September 2018. | On July 31, 2018, Pico announced their G2 line which started shipping in September 2018. <ref name="beta"></ref> | ||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
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* Storage = 32GB | * Storage = 32GB | ||
* Added Storage = Micro-SD up to 256GB | * Added Storage = Micro-SD up to 256GB | ||
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The headset is counter-weighted by the battery on the back. | The headset is counter-weighted by the battery on the back. <ref name="beta"></ref> | ||
==Setup Tutorial== | ==Setup Tutorial== | ||
You can set up the Pico G2 without an account, but will need one to download or purchase content from the Pico Store. https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/ | You can set up the Pico G2 without an account, but will need one to download or purchase content from the Pico Store. <ref name="dog">https://vr-expert.com/news/pico-g2-4k-vr-headset-review/</ref> | ||
The headset comes with Kiosk mode, which enables you to launch a specific application upon start-up. This may make onboarding easier within an enterprise context. | The headset comes with Kiosk mode, which enables you to launch a specific application upon start-up. This may make onboarding easier within an enterprise context. <ref name="abba"></ref><ref name="dog"></ref> | ||
==Input Devices== | ==Input Devices== | ||
Each headset comes with one, 3 degrees-of-freedom controller similar to [[Oculus Go]] or [[Daydream View]]. | Each headset comes with one, 3 degrees-of-freedom controller similar to [[Oculus Go]] or [[Daydream View]].<ref name="celery"></ref> | ||
With Pico G2, you can also choose to control the headset by looking, instead of the controller. | With Pico G2, you can also choose to control the headset by looking, instead of the controller. <ref name="dog"></ref> | ||
==Accessories== | ==Accessories== | ||
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==Apps== | ==Apps== | ||
For the G2, Pico partnered with HTC Vive to offer more content. Through Viveport, users can interact with more apps than available on the Pico Store. | For the G2, Pico partnered with [[HTC Vive]] to offer more content. Through [[Viveport]], users can interact with more apps than available on the Pico Store. <ref name="abba"></ref> | ||
===Stores=== | ===Stores=== | ||
Pico Store | |||
Viveport | * Pico Store | ||
* [[Viveport]] | |||
==Developer== | ==Developer== | ||
Visit Pico’s [https://developer.pico-interactive.com/ developer documentation] which includes information on Unity and Unreal SDKs. | Visit Pico’s [https://developer.pico-interactive.com/ developer documentation] which includes information on Unity and Unreal SDKs. <ref name="dog"></ref> | ||
Pico partnered with HTC Vive to expand developer resources. Through the | Pico partnered with [[HTC Vive]] to expand developer resources. Through the Vive Wave VR Open Platform, Pico G2 users can develop applications.<ref name="abba"></ref> | ||
The Pico G2 runs on open Andriod 6.0. | The Pico G2 runs on open Andriod 6.0.<ref name="dog"></ref> | ||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||