Pico Interactive Goblin VR Headset - Android;

You should absolutely get this Android standalone HMD.It's a terriffic VR experience for not a lot of money.I've heard, here & there, about the Goblin's weight being a turn-off.And when I first lifted the box, I must admit I was taken abacka bit by it's heft. But, as it turns out, that fear was misplaced.Believe it or not, when you first hold that box, most of that weight is the packaging itself! lolActually wearing the Goblin's a whole different story.Sure, you can tell there's something there on your face.That's only because Goblin is of such quality build.And most sturdy, solidly-built consumer electronics devices, of which Goblin is one,are like this anyway. I personally don't have a complaint with it.In fact, when the action is captifyingly engaging, I don't even feel as if I'm wearing it, really.SIDE NOTE: Goblin comes with an optional over-the-top "mohawk" strap,but I never use it because Goblin's weight is of such inconsequence.Now, onto the expriences themselves ....Razor-sharp optics make you feel as if you're really,physically, in a different place,And Goblin has a built-in surround sound speaker, plus a headphone jack for those who want it.All & all a superb product, one I'd highly & immediately recommendto anyone on the fence about picking one up.There is, however, one small quibble ....The software.* There's only a couple dozen apps in the Goblin Store.* For the most part, these couple dozen apps are Google Cardboard shovelware.* The Goblin Store is SLOW in accepting your payment info for some odd reason.* An owned app doesn't show in LIBRARY until you actually run it first.From what little there is available, I've found a few gems that cost from free to $5.Incidentally,, one reviewer said he had to "drill down to find free apps".I guess the Goblin Store category of "FREE"written in big bold capital letters must have escaped notice ....Anyhoo, those above mentioned "few gems" serve to aquaint the VR noobquite admirably, and in surprisingly very little file size, too!All in all, I highly suggest you buy a Goblin.Just remember:Quality? Great!Price? Great!App selection? Not so much.But don't let that put you off of getting one,as I'm sure that shortcoming is being remedied as you read this.And it's good timing, too.Another Android standalone HMD is set to appear very soon: the "GO" by Oculus.The Goblin is more than capable of matching specs with the GO.But if it has any hope of strongly competing in this two-horse race,Pico simply MUST expand the Goblin Store to include more AAA offerings.

The worst goggle i have ever bought really. You can not download apps from Google or Playstore. Screen resolution is bad when you open browser. You can not watch 360 videos from youtube. You have no access to anything! You can only play stupid games which built by Pico! And their support is not responsive to emails! Totally waste of money!

This isn’t a terrible system, but it needs some work. The hand held remote is always messing up, and your constantly having to re-center or recalibrate it. The picture is pretty good. Wouldn’t buy a second time though.

Occulus was cheaper. Couldn’t read Chinese instructions to make it work.

I've wanted VR for a LONG time but I didn't want to spring $500-$700 on the headset alone as well as the VERY costly computer upgrade so a standalone, AIO VR unit really appealed to me and after a week of usage, I have to say I really like the Pico Goblin! The apps and games are fun, the battery life is very good and you can also put your own content on it via direct connect to a computer or FTP. The graphics are also very good (I've only experienced the Samsung VR and I think it's definitely way better than that). The games are cheap via their store. Many are only .99 cents and are lots of fun but if you spend even a few dollars, the graphics and gameplay greatly improve. They are also constantly updating and adding to their store. If you want to get your feet wet with VR and don't want to spend big money just to see if you'd like it, then the Pico Goblin is a perfect choice!

Horrendous product ... not sure why it was even launched

After some time of use, no problems at all. Very good resolution.

*Sigh*. This is my first 3-star review in Amazon.First of all, this is not the same as a cardboard. Cardboard is a very basic experience. This is something better, more complete, and comparable to Google’s VR platform, daydream. (Funny thing they don’t advertise it like that).I am a WebVR developer (It’s VR for the Web!). I’m currently using an HTC Vive and an Oculus Rift to program. A standalone headset is a gift from the Gods, since I can go and look for feedback directly without moving a beastly machine.I bought the device about 3 weeks ago: Snapdragon 820. 70Hz refresh screen (@2560x1440). 3GB DDR4 Memory. 92deg of Field of View. Micro SD card expansion slot up to 128GB… And more importantly… It’s stand-alone. A beastly STAND-ALONE device for a really good price.I bought it directly from the manufacturer at $269.00 (Didn’t realize Amazon was selling it). The device itself, while a little bit heavy, felt sturdy, high quality, and everything came in a nicely compacted packaging (kudos for that!).As soon as I turned it on, I was perplexed by its screen. Although nothing out of this world, it did look sharper than most devices. Setup was smooth, and the 3DoF controller worked really well. It was comfortable to hold and move around. Unfortunately, that’s where it ends.For a device to be successful, it needs to have a good mix of hardware and software. I don’t know why, but Pico messed up in the last part.First, the device comes with a modified Android 6.0.1 version. It does not come with Google Play Store installed, and they expect to download, play, and develop games using their own software. Luckily, you’re still able to install Android programs, since you can download them over the Internet (in .apk format). BUT, you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN THEM IN 3D. That means, programs such as YouTube, Google Chrome, even by installing the VR services, and downloading the latest versions, you will see a 2D screen. Why? Because what you see is like a projection of an Android screen in front of you, and not the immersion itself. I honestly don’t understand the reasoning behind that approach, since they are missing a great opportunity, considering there are no (to my knowing) standalone Android headsets out there.Second, it doesn’t include Daydream. This is a deal breaker. Most *true* VR content (not basic cardboard) for Android will come out in this platform; the device has enough power to run VR games and apps. I honestly don’t think people will spend time, money and effort developing exclusively to the Pico platform.Third, most of the software is paid. Yikes! I paid for $269, and while they may include a limited offer to redeem some games, I wasn’t able to experience what the device had to offer, had I not gone, and drilled down through Pico’s store, and found a single free offering (I honestly don’t know if they have more). I would’ve wished they could let you try out the games, before asking money for them. That would’ve better, considering that VR is still not known.Fourth. Why…. WHY…. WHY?!!!? DO I HAVE TO GO TO YOUR WEBSITE TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT? Who was the genius behind it? Why I can’t create it DIRECTLY from the device? (*Rant*)Well, dear reader, so this is the thing. In addition to shoveling their own store (Pico), they ask you to create an account to use it. Fine. No problem… But… when you click the Sign Up button, it shows a message that you need to register ON THEIR WEBSITE. (What in the world, Billy?!) At least, open a browser window, and send me to the form, and I wouldn’t have even cared! No! I had to go to the URL, find where in the world the register form was (because it was not even right there!), and after a while I was able to create an account. Hell, I even went out of the headset to do that, and then, back again!!!I would have made the device with Android 7 or 8, had Daydream available, and include my own store in it. That would have driven people to see my own content, because the Daydream store is scarce (Yes, this would actually have been a good idea, as of now).Pico could’ve priced the device at $300, and I would’ve still bought it, if they’ve bundled it with Android 7 or higher. It’s cheaper than a used ZTE Axon 7 with Google Daydream headset, and I don’t have to worry about carrying a phone with me to show to customers.I would have returned the device, but Pico has a policy, that once it’s opened, it cannot be returned. I wish I could’ve bought this through Amazon, which I know that wouldn’t have been an issue, since it has an amazing customer support.In conclusion, the Pico VR is a very powerful and solid headset: It has all the components of the Google Pixel 1, giving it the capability to run any VR app out there. It feels sturdy, with a high quality build. Unfortunately, the vendor’s decision to have a locked-down version of Android has killed its true potential. No daydream, no play store, and a slapped-version of a projected Android, kills the ability to watch YouTube 3D, WebVR and any other non-Pico VR experience. The Pico store, which should have been including as something separate to the Play Store, doesn’t have free offerings (or very limited) or trials, which makes you hesitant to invest in the platform.I hope they include a Daydream software in the future, since it will allow to unlock the true potential of the device.