This Black Friday, ByteDance is rolling out an enticing bundle for the Pico 4 Ultra, complete with Pico Motion Trackers, three engaging games, and a one-month subscription to VRChat Plus. This offer lasts until December 2nd, giving potential buyers a bit of time to decide.
So, what games are part of this package? You’ll get to dive into the worlds of Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, Pistol Whip, and Synth Riders. These titles are sure to provide hours of immersive entertainment. The highlight of this deal, the Pico Motion Trackers, typically priced at €90/£80, can be strapped around your ankles to enable leg tracking in select games. Right now, compatible titles include Blade & Sorcery: Nomad and VRChat. Interestingly, Meta has hinted at remaining on the sidelines with similar tech unless it proves to be exceptionally popular.
If you’re wondering where to snag this deal, it’s available in all regions where the Pico 4 Ultra is sold, although North American gamers will have to sit this one out.
I had the chance to try out the Pico 4 Ultra alongside these trackers, and let me tell you, it stirred up some thoughts on how it stands next to the Meta Quest 3. The Pico 4 Ultra is pitched as a premium option over the Quest 3, boasting 4GB extra RAM, higher-resolution passthrough, faster charging, and longer battery life.
In practice, the Pico 4 Ultra is nothing short of comfortable, with passthrough capabilities that in some aspects outshine those of the Quest 3, although it falls back in others. The lens quality stands between that of Quest 3 and 3S, offering a middle ground that’s still respectable if not perfect.
Content-wise, ByteDance seems to be shifting gears. While it previously banked heavily on VR gaming with the Pico 4, it’s dialed back with the Ultra. They’ve nixed projects like a Beat Saber rival, handed over the potential exclusive Just Dance VR to Meta, and haven’t unveiled any major exclusive titles. Sure, you’ll find a good portion of familiar Quest titles on the Pico Store, but it’s noteworthy what’s missing. It seems ByteDance is now leaning more towards developing Pico OS into a serious spatial computing contender, reportedly even setting sights on creating an Apple Vision Pro challenger.
Nonetheless, this Black Friday offer presents excellent value, especially for those already eyeing the Pico 4 Ultra. The inclusion of Pico Motion Trackers sets it apart, delivering a level of leg tracking you won’t currently find on Meta’s standalone devices.
