PICO 3 Controller Components #
Trigger Button (index finger)
- Primary input for grabbing, selecting, and interacting
Grip Button (side of handle, squeezed with hand)
- Used to grab and hold objects or tools
A and B Buttons (Right) / X and Y Buttons (Left)
- Used for interactions, remapped depending on app/game
PICO Button (with logo, below thumbstick)
- Single click – Opens Quick/Universal Menu
- Double click – Return to PICO Home environment
Menu Button (≡ symbol, above thumbstick)
- Opens app-specific or system menus (function varies by app)
Thumbstick
- Smooth locomotion control
- Tilt forward/back/side to move
- Push in (click) for additional input (e.g., teleport, sprint, confirm depending on app)
System Tracking Ring
- Houses infrared LEDs for optical inside-out tracking
- Enables precise 6DoF motion tracking by the headset cameras
Battery Compartment
Each controller runs on a single AA battery, inserted under the grip cover
Basic Controller Usage #
Pointing and Selecting #
- Point the controller at an object or UI element
- Pull the trigger fully to select or interact
- Some apps also allow cursor control with the thumbstick
Movement #
Smooth Locomotion
- Push thumbstick in direction of movement
- Tilt partially for slow walking, fully for faster movement
Teleportation (if supported)
- Point controller toward destination
- Press thumbstick in or pull trigger while aiming to teleport
Grabbing Objects #
- Move controller toward an object
- Hold Grip button to grab or pick it up
- Move and rotate naturally with your wrist
- Release Grip button to drop or let go
Menus and Buttons #
- Press PICO button once to open Quick Menu
- Press PICO button twice to return Home
- Press Menu button (≡) for in-game or app menus
Haptic Feedback #
The controllers provide vibration feedback to simulate:
- Collisions and impacts
- Alerts, notifications, or interaction cues
PICO 3 Advanced Controller Settings #
You can customize your controllers through the PICO Neo 3 Settings menu:
- Press the PICO button to open the Main Menu.
- Select the Controller icon at the bottom menu bar.
- Choose the left or right controller to configure.
Options available: #
- Dominant Hand – Set left or right handed
- Controller Visualization – Show VR controller models or just tracked hands
- Button Remapping – Change functions of buttons/triggers
- Thumbstick/Trigger Sensitivity – Adjust thresholds and dead zones
- Vibration Strength – Set intensity of haptic feedback
- Unpair/Pair Controller – Reconnect or reset controllers
After adjustments, select Apply/Confirm to save changes. Repeat the process for the other controller if needed.
PICO 4 Controller Components #
Each PICO 4 controller includes the following inputs:
Trigger Button (index finger)
- Primary input for grabbing, selecting, and firing actions
Grip Button (side of handle, squeezed with hand)
- Used for grabbing and holding objects or tools
A and B Buttons (Right) / X and Y Buttons (Left)
- Used for interactions, remapped depending on app/game
PICO Button (with logo, below thumbstick)
- Single click – Opens Quick/Universal Menu
- Long press – Return to PICO Home environment
Menu Button (≡ symbol, above thumbstick)
Opens app-specific or system menus (function varies by app)
Thumbstick
- Smooth locomotion control
- Tilt forward/back/side to move
- Push in (click) for additional input (e.g., teleport, sprint, confirm depending on app)
System Tracking Ring
- Houses infrared LEDs for optical inside-out tracking
- Enables precise 6DoF motion tracking by the PICO 4 headset cameras
Battery Compartment
- Each controller runs on a single AA battery, inserted under the grip cover
Basic Controller Usage #
Pointing and Selecting #
- Point the controller at an object or UI element
- Pull the trigger fully to interact/confirm
- In some apps, the thumbstick can also move a cursor pointer
Movement #
Smooth Locomotion
- Push the thumbstick in the direction you want to move
- Tilt partially for slow movement, fully for faster movement
Teleportation (if supported)
- Point controller to target location
- Press thumbstick in or pull trigger while aiming to teleport
Grabbing Objects #
- Reach toward object
- Hold Grip button to grab/pick up
- Move and rotate naturally with your wrist
- Release Grip to let go
Menus and Buttons #
- Press PICO button once to open Quick Menu
- Hold PICO button to return to Home
- Press Menu button (≡) for in-game or app menus
Haptic Feedback #
The controllers use vibration to simulate:
- Collisions and impacts
- Alerts or cues from the environment
- Feedback for interactions and tool use
PICO 4 Advanced Controller Settings #
You can customize your controllers through the PICO 4 Settings menu:
- Press the PICO button to open the Quick Menu.
- Select Settings → Controllers.
- Choose a controller (left or right) to configure.
Options available: #
- Dominant Hand – Set left or right handed
- Controller Visualization – Show VR controller models or just tracked hands
- Button Remapping – Change functions of buttons/triggers
- Thumbstick/Trigger Sensitivity – Adjust thresholds and dead zones
- Vibration Strength – Set intensity of haptic feedback
- Unpair/Pair Controller – Reconnect or reset controllers
After adjustments, select Apply/Confirm to save changes. Repeat for the other controller if needed.
