pico should make the new conect version fully compatible with openxr and not depend on steamvr. The ideal would be to be able to choose in the pico conect software which runtime you want to launch a game with, as VD does with VDXR, which is optimal for running games with the new UEVR. It's something the Pico developers should keep in mind now that they're working on the new software.
This video convinced me to try pico connect instead of virtual desktop and im hooked. It just works and looks better can't really describe it. Great video by the way!
My PICO 4 headset prompted me to do an update, and the Streaming assistant was then updated to Pico Connect. On the PC I had to download the Pico Connect installer from the official website, and this installer automatically uninstalled the Streaming Assistant. Look into your apps folder to see if you have pending updates (your headset needs to be connected to the internet, of course)
if pico connect had better desktop controls like vd such as virtual keyboard, more screen placement, size and shape options, passtrough mode, gamepad compatibility and better compatibility with openxr for non steamvr games i would use it exclusively but sadly it just does the bare minimum in those aspects
It's a big improvement over the old streamer but still unde VD quality wise. First of all the resolution goes "only" to 2560x2560 (ultra) as opposed with VD that can go to 3120x3120 (godlike) and depending on game you can see. In flight sims where you have instruments all over the place with text and lots of details you can see it immediately. The colors are debatable as they depend on how much you put the brightness slider up (lower is better) and also on the codec used and bitrate. Basically there are too many variables (different eyes included) to really decide on colors. But it's a big big step forward from Pico!! Nice new environment also with that closed beta.
@@MrTechcat Yeah... it shows. Is very good but when compared with VDVDXR on Godlike in specific scenarios is just a little under so I wouldn't use it over VD
@@MrTechcat Hello again, How exactly can we do that edit? I found the folder in AppData but all I found is setting different bitrate and the resolution is defines as ULTRA. Not an actual number based formula. What is 3K named? Godlike? Or 3K? Thanks!
but you're using h264 in vd? How about hevc 10 bit. Btw I won't unsitall VD because PC can't run openXR games and have the same bugs as streamming assistant :)
@@dimitrisk06 Hello dimitrisk. I use dcs as well. Just got my pico 4 today. I've installed open xr. Do you just open the dcs MT icon on your desktop without open composite? Thanks mate
Pico Connect is a fantastic piece of software, 100x performance improvement over VD for me, especially when you use the script to bump the bitrate to 250
I have the problem in pico connect where the most distant parts of the game are seen in low resolution or low bitrates, is the same thing happening to you?
maybe not the resolution but your game simply does not have AA enabled so far objects have more jagged edges on small details. Because else it would be hard to explain. As Pico Connect has little to do with the game rendering. It's the game/it's settings that is rendering close and far objects different.
I'm thinking the same. Just look at it at 01:22 and see the difference. The Pico connect screen looks horribly washed out. It makes it look much worse. I really don't get him viewing that scene and saying the VD has a big problem here, when the Connect screen looks so bad I wouldn't play it like that.
I just installed connect to replace Assistant and steamvr loads at about 10fps then kicks me out... Now I can't install Assistant again and my gaming experience is fuct...
its true, virtual desktop is too dark on pico. But the problem I have with Pico Conect is the controllers, the traking is springy, like if you thow a grenade, you virtual hands go much farder than the real ones when they stop. And it kill me with aiming in gun games, makes the gun wobbly and aiming imposible or makes parkour unstable in games like gorilla tag. Is there a way to fix this?
Though I did throw many rocks in the Vampire Justice game and I did like how well it did work but might have been just the game mechanics. As throwing did work the same Pico Connect or VD.
@@MrTechcat the springy controllers are exclusively on Pico Conect, if it was not for that, and the audio problems (cant hear anything when conect to PC sometines) I already was using PC instead of VA.
@@davidvr4227 I have not encountered that issue yet. I had an issue with controller grip being wrong but they have patched that already and patched many issues in the latest 10.18 Beta version I have been using in this video.
Does anyone know how to run Vader immortal via pico 4 connect. I'm trying to run it via meta quest link. But it asks me to configure device. When I launch it from the folder, the game starts, but the device is not detected. Is it still possible to run it on Pico 4?
Then I will wait until motion trackers are released and incorporated into many games. I would definitely be happy about it. I was only able to use the motion trackers in Blitz Rhythm, and it was really fun. Thanks for your answer@@MrTechcat
@@MrTechcatyes in your video you have version 10.0.15 but I only found version 10.0.16. and after the installation there is an automatic update to version 10.0.18
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pico should make the new conect version fully compatible with openxr and not depend on steamvr. The ideal would be to be able to choose in the pico conect software which runtime you want to launch a game with, as VD does with VDXR, which is optimal for running games with the new UEVR. It's something the Pico developers should keep in mind now that they're working on the new software.
ABSOLUTELY YES
YES
This video convinced me to try pico connect instead of virtual desktop and im hooked. It just works and looks better can't really describe it. Great video by the way!
Where can I find Pico OS and Pico Connect files? Mine is still OS 5.8 and Pico Streaming assistant
My PICO 4 headset prompted me to do an update, and the Streaming assistant was then updated to Pico Connect.
On the PC I had to download the Pico Connect installer from the official website, and this installer automatically uninstalled the Streaming Assistant.
Look into your apps folder to see if you have pending updates (your headset needs to be connected to the internet, of course)
OS 5.9 and + obligatory
hey i wanted ask from where did you get pico connect 10 ?
if pico connect had better desktop controls like vd such as virtual keyboard, more screen placement, size and shape options, passtrough mode, gamepad compatibility and better compatibility with openxr for non steamvr games i would use it exclusively but sadly it just does the bare minimum in those aspects
Could you make a new video with more details about the pico 4 motion trackers?
It's a big improvement over the old streamer but still unde VD quality wise. First of all the resolution goes "only" to 2560x2560 (ultra) as opposed with VD that can go to 3120x3120 (godlike) and depending on game you can see. In flight sims where you have instruments all over the place with text and lots of details you can see it immediately. The colors are debatable as they depend on how much you put the brightness slider up (lower is better) and also on the codec used and bitrate. Basically there are too many variables (different eyes included) to really decide on colors.
But it's a big big step forward from Pico!!
Nice new environment also with that closed beta.
You can set 3K by editing the settings file.. but there is not much benefit as Pico uses upscaling already at ultra.
@@MrTechcat Yeah... it shows. Is very good but when compared with VDVDXR on Godlike in specific scenarios is just a little under so I wouldn't use it over VD
@@MrTechcat Hello again, How exactly can we do that edit? I found the folder in AppData but all I found is setting different bitrate and the resolution is defines as ULTRA. Not an actual number based formula. What is 3K named? Godlike? Or 3K?
Thanks!
@@zaelu see Pico4free telegram group for config files
ALVR comparison? 🙏
but you're using h264 in vd? How about hevc 10 bit. Btw I won't unsitall VD because PC can't run openXR games and have the same bugs as streamming assistant :)
Yes, I have noticed VD is still better for running non steam games.
I run OpenXR games just fine with pico connect (Specifically DCS). They will be launched via steamvr, but openxr will be used.
@@dimitrisk06 Pico Connect has fixed and improved many things since this beta. :)
@@dimitrisk06 but if the game was modified to use openxr (to get more fps) you won’t be able to run it as you can’t start games without steamvr
@@dimitrisk06 Hello dimitrisk. I use dcs as well. Just got my pico 4 today. I've installed open xr. Do you just open the dcs MT icon on your desktop without open composite? Thanks mate
Thank you for a very informative video ^^
I have also the newest pico connect app on my pico but I don’t know how to pull up the virtual keyboard in the desktop view or do we even have one?
Pico Connect is a fantastic piece of software, 100x performance improvement over VD for me, especially when you use the script to bump the bitrate to 250
What is pico connect 10 and how do i get it? Is it Pico assistant?
Yes. Its free
@@InTheBoxDev no, Pico Connect will replace the Pico Assistant in the next update. But currently it's available only in Beta and not for public.
look up owomoshi pico on google
@@MrTechcatdo you know when the update will come out?
I have the problem in pico connect where the most distant parts of the game are seen in low resolution or low bitrates, is the same thing happening to you?
maybe not the resolution but your game simply does not have AA enabled so far objects have more jagged edges on small details.
Because else it would be hard to explain. As Pico Connect has little to do with the game rendering. It's the game/it's settings that is rendering close and far objects different.
looks too washed out and less detailed.. at least there's an option if you want to see dark scene but its unrealistic
I'm thinking the same. Just look at it at 01:22 and see the difference. The Pico connect screen looks horribly washed out. It makes it look much worse. I really don't get him viewing that scene and saying the VD has a big problem here, when the Connect screen looks so bad I wouldn't play it like that.
pico connect shouldnt crash so often , so still using vd
I just installed connect to replace Assistant and steamvr loads at about 10fps then kicks me out... Now I can't install Assistant again and my gaming experience is fuct...
I like HEVC 10 bit more than H264 (same quality and much less compression artifacts than in 300 mbps H264 Pico Connect)
Hi, what's your top 1 standalone pico 4 game?
Breachers right now
Does anyone know how to make the steam vr controller appear and work as oculus touch ones?
its true, virtual desktop is too dark on pico. But the problem I have with Pico Conect is the controllers, the traking is springy, like if you thow a grenade, you virtual hands go much farder than the real ones when they stop. And it kill me with aiming in gun games, makes the gun wobbly and aiming imposible or makes parkour unstable in games like gorilla tag.
Is there a way to fix this?
hm, didn't encounter these issues but I have not played much shooter games with Pico Connect on PC too. I do play only Breachers on standalone now.
Though I did throw many rocks in the Vampire Justice game and I did like how well it did work but might have been just the game mechanics. As throwing did work the same Pico Connect or VD.
@@MrTechcat the springy controllers are exclusively on Pico Conect, if it was not for that, and the audio problems (cant hear anything when conect to PC sometines) I already was using PC instead of VA.
@@davidvr4227 I have not encountered that issue yet. I had an issue with controller grip being wrong but they have patched that already and patched many issues in the latest 10.18 Beta version I have been using in this video.
@@MrTechcat grad to hear it, maybe its a problem on my end or PC config... I'll let you know if I find something, thanks a lot man, great video ✌🏻
Are pico connect and virtual assistent the same app?
Non
Does anyone know how to run Vader immortal via pico 4 connect. I'm trying to run it via meta quest link. But it asks me to configure device. When I launch it from the folder, the game starts, but the device is not detected. Is it still possible to run it on Pico 4?
you need Virtual Desktop to run it
I installed version 10.0.18 and there was no eye tracking and no full body tracking.
which Pico 4 do you have? P4 normal or P4 Pro?? @MrTechcat
there is in lab settings and you need to edit config file to enable motion trackers. Only Pro supports face tracking.
Then I will wait until motion trackers are released and incorporated into many games.
I would definitely be happy about it.
I was only able to use the motion trackers in Blitz Rhythm, and it was really fun.
Thanks for your answer@@MrTechcat
@@KaySim0n older Pico Connect version did have the button to enable Motion Trackers. Don't remember exactly .15 version or something around that.
@@MrTechcatyes in your video you have version 10.0.15
but I only found version 10.0.16.
and after the installation there is an automatic update to version 10.0.18
@@KaySim0n If you have a VR capable PC, there's a YT tutorial with Pico trackers setup for SteamVR: th-cam.com/video/3_pbF4Rid2k/w-d-xo.html
Pico Connect is SMOOTH on game and VD doesn't.
what is the name of the game on the 0:08
toy trains
@@sikrose thx!
And you can play wired with pc.
'Promo sm'