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|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Subtype = [[Standalone VR]]
|Subtype = Standalone VR
|Release Date = 2017
|Platform = [[Android]]
|Price = $269 (discontinued)
|Creator = [[Pico Interactive]]
|Display = Single LCD binocular
|Announced = 2017
|Resolution = 1280x1440 per-eye
|Release = 2017
|Refresh Rate = 70 Hz
|Price = $249
|Field of View = 92° horizontal, 92° vertical
|Website = https://www.picoxr.com
|Horizontal FoV = 92°
|OS = Android (customized)
|Vertical FoV = 92°
|CPU = [[Qualcomm Snapdragon 820]]
|Diagonal FoV =  
|GPU = Adreno 530
|IPD Range = 54-71 mm
|Storage = 16 GB eMMC 5.1 + microSD
|Ocularity = Binocular
|RAM = 3 GB LPDDR4-1866
|Display = 5.5" Super Fast TFT LCD
|Resolution = 2560 x 1440 (1280 x 1440 per eye)
|Refresh = 70 Hz
|Brightness =
|FOV = 92° diagonal
|PPD =
|Lenses =
|IPD =
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking = 3DoF
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers = Integrated
|Microphone =
|Audio Jack = 3.5mm
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
|Ports = USB, microSD
|Battery = 3,500 mAh (~2.5-3 hours)
|Weight = 440g
|Materials =
|Colors =
|Sensors = 9-axis attitude sensor
|Input = 3DoF controller
}}
}}


'''Pico Goblin''' is a [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2017.
The '''Pico Goblin''' was a standalone [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Pico Interactive]]. Released in 2017 at $249, the Goblin was one of the first untethered standalone VR headsets available to consumers, requiring no smartphone or PC connection. It featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and a 2.5K resolution display, offering a fully portable VR experience.<ref name="uploadvr">{{cite web|url=https://www.uploadvr.com/pico-goblin-review-standalone/|title=Pico Goblin Review: Standalone VR For $249, Minus Google And Facebook|publisher=UploadVR}}</ref>
 
== History and Development ==
 
=== Pico Interactive ===
Pico Interactive is a VR technology company that became known for its standalone VR headsets. The Goblin represented an early entry in the standalone VR market, predating the [[Oculus Go]] and offering an alternative to phone-based VR solutions.
 
=== Standalone Pioneer ===
The Pico Goblin was among the first truly standalone VR headsets, demonstrating that quality VR experiences could be delivered without a tethered PC or inserted smartphone.<ref name="tomshardware">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/pico-goblin-standalone-hmd-pre-orders,34780.html|title=Standalone VR On A Budget: Pico's 'Goblin' HMD|publisher=Tom's Hardware}}</ref>
 
== Design and Hardware ==
 
=== Processor ===
The Goblin was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820:
* '''CPU:''' Quad-core Kryo
* '''GPU:''' Adreno 530
* '''RAM:''' 3 GB LPDDR4-1866
* '''Storage:''' 16 GB eMMC 5.1 with microSD expansion
 
=== Display System ===
* '''Panel:''' 5.5-inch Super Fast TFT LCD
* '''Resolution:''' 2560 x 1440 (2.5K)
* '''Per Eye:''' 1280 x 1440
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 70 Hz
* '''Quality:''' Crisp visuals with minimal screen door effect
 
=== Field of View ===
The Goblin offered a 92-degree diagonal field of view, providing adequate immersion for standalone VR content.
 
=== Form Factor ===
* '''Weight:''' 440 grams
* '''Design:''' Fully portable, no cables required
* '''Straps:''' Adjustable velcro straps for easy fit
 
== Tracking ==
 
The Pico Goblin utilized 3 degrees of freedom (3DoF) tracking for head movement, detecting rotation but not positional movement in space.
 
== Controller ==
 
The included 3DoF controller featured:
* '''Touchpad:''' Clickable for selection
* '''Buttons:''' Home/Power, volume adjustment
* '''Sensors:''' 9-axis attitude sensor for high-precision hand movement tracking
* '''Power:''' Two AAA batteries
* '''Connectivity:''' Bluetooth 4.0
* '''Design:''' Lightweight, ergonomic
 
== Battery ==
 
* '''Capacity:''' 3,500 mAh
* '''Runtime:''' 2.5 to 3 hours of active use
* '''Type:''' Integrated rechargeable
 
== Audio ==
 
* '''Speakers:''' Integrated
* '''Headphone Jack:''' 3.5mm audio output
 
== Software ==
 
=== Operating System ===
The Goblin ran a customized version of Android, optimized for VR experiences.
 
=== Content Library ===
* Over 50 games available at launch
* Five VR applications pre-loaded
* Access to Pico's content store
 
== Connectivity ==
 
* '''Wi-Fi:''' Yes
* '''Bluetooth:''' 4.0
* '''USB:''' Yes
* '''microSD:''' Expandable storage


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
* '''Display:''' Single LCD binocular
 
* '''Resolution:''' 1280x1440 per-eye
{| class="wikitable"
* '''Refresh Rate:''' 70 Hz
|-
* '''Field of View:''' 92° horizontal, 92° vertical
! Specification !! Details
* '''IPD Range:''' 54-71 mm
|-
* '''Price:''' $269 (discontinued)
| Processor || Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
|-
| GPU || Adreno 530
|-
| RAM || 3 GB LPDDR4
|-
| Storage || 16 GB + microSD
|-
| Display || 5.5" Super Fast TFT LCD
|-
| Resolution || 2560 x 1440
|-
| Refresh Rate || 70 Hz
|-
| Field of View || 92°
|-
| Tracking || 3DoF (headset), 3DoF (controller)
|-
| Battery || 3,500 mAh (~2.5-3 hours)
|-
| Weight || 440g
|-
| Audio || Integrated speakers, 3.5mm jack
|-
| Price || $249
|}
 
== Successors ==
 
Pico followed the Goblin with additional standalone headsets including the [[Pico G2]] series and [[Pico Neo]] series, which offered improved specifications including 6DoF tracking.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Pico Interactive]]
* [[Pico G2 4K]]
* [[Pico Neo 2]]
* [[Standalone VR]]
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Virtual Reality]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[VR Headset]]


== References ==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:VR Headsets]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Standalone VR]]
[[Category:Pico Interactive]]
[[Category:2010s VR]]

Latest revision as of 22:13, 7 January 2026

Pico Goblin
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-mounted display
Subtype Standalone VR
Platform Android
Creator Pico Interactive
Price $249
Website https://www.picoxr.com
System
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
GPU Adreno 530
Storage
Storage 16 GB eMMC 5.1 + microSD
Display
Display 5.5" Super Fast TFT LCD
Resolution 2560 x 1440 (1280 x 1440 per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 3DoF
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Ports USB, microSD
Device
Weight 440g
Sensors 9-axis attitude sensor
Input 3DoF controller


The Pico Goblin was a standalone virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Pico Interactive. Released in 2017 at $249, the Goblin was one of the first untethered standalone VR headsets available to consumers, requiring no smartphone or PC connection. It featured a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and a 2.5K resolution display, offering a fully portable VR experience.[1]

History and Development

Pico Interactive

Pico Interactive is a VR technology company that became known for its standalone VR headsets. The Goblin represented an early entry in the standalone VR market, predating the Oculus Go and offering an alternative to phone-based VR solutions.

Standalone Pioneer

The Pico Goblin was among the first truly standalone VR headsets, demonstrating that quality VR experiences could be delivered without a tethered PC or inserted smartphone.[2]

Design and Hardware

Processor

The Goblin was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820:

  • CPU: Quad-core Kryo
  • GPU: Adreno 530
  • RAM: 3 GB LPDDR4-1866
  • Storage: 16 GB eMMC 5.1 with microSD expansion

Display System

  • Panel: 5.5-inch Super Fast TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (2.5K)
  • Per Eye: 1280 x 1440
  • Refresh Rate: 70 Hz
  • Quality: Crisp visuals with minimal screen door effect

Field of View

The Goblin offered a 92-degree diagonal field of view, providing adequate immersion for standalone VR content.

Form Factor

  • Weight: 440 grams
  • Design: Fully portable, no cables required
  • Straps: Adjustable velcro straps for easy fit

Tracking

The Pico Goblin utilized 3 degrees of freedom (3DoF) tracking for head movement, detecting rotation but not positional movement in space.

Controller

The included 3DoF controller featured:

  • Touchpad: Clickable for selection
  • Buttons: Home/Power, volume adjustment
  • Sensors: 9-axis attitude sensor for high-precision hand movement tracking
  • Power: Two AAA batteries
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Design: Lightweight, ergonomic

Battery

  • Capacity: 3,500 mAh
  • Runtime: 2.5 to 3 hours of active use
  • Type: Integrated rechargeable

Audio

  • Speakers: Integrated
  • Headphone Jack: 3.5mm audio output

Software

Operating System

The Goblin ran a customized version of Android, optimized for VR experiences.

Content Library

  • Over 50 games available at launch
  • Five VR applications pre-loaded
  • Access to Pico's content store

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Bluetooth: 4.0
  • USB: Yes
  • microSD: Expandable storage

Specifications

Specification Details
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
GPU Adreno 530
RAM 3 GB LPDDR4
Storage 16 GB + microSD
Display 5.5" Super Fast TFT LCD
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate 70 Hz
Field of View 92°
Tracking 3DoF (headset), 3DoF (controller)
Battery 3,500 mAh (~2.5-3 hours)
Weight 440g
Audio Integrated speakers, 3.5mm jack
Price $249

Successors

Pico followed the Goblin with additional standalone headsets including the Pico G2 series and Pico Neo series, which offered improved specifications including 6DoF tracking.

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Pico Goblin Review: Standalone VR For $249, Minus Google And Facebook". UploadVR. https://www.uploadvr.com/pico-goblin-review-standalone/.
  2. ↑ "Standalone VR On A Budget: Pico's 'Goblin' HMD". Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/pico-goblin-standalone-hmd-pre-orders,34780.html.
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