How to Create the Perfect VR Space August 16, 2025

Welcome to the future, VR gaming has hit the masses and there are already incredible titles you can already play you just can’t replicate on a flat screen such as Iron Man VR, Half-Life: Alyx, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and tons more on the way. However, if you’re going to plunge into VR, you absolutely need to have some space set aside for it, both for your comfort and the comfort of others that may be living in close proximity to you. But what kind of space should you set up, and what will you need to get for it? That’s where this article is going to going to help you. Today, we’re going to discuss our tips for how to create the best possible Virtual Reality gaming space! Whether you’re interested in creating the perfect gaming space for the Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, PCVR or PSVR, we’ve got you covered! So grab your pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes you’ll be bringing to your local housewares store.

THE SPACE

The room, which we are henceforth going to be referring to as a gaming space, is actually the most important thing to a VR user. First, you’re going to need an open, well lit room which provides good reception for a WiFi signal. There should be absolutely NOTHING in the middle of the room. All furniture, such as couches, chairs, or televisions should be safely pushed against the walls of the room to prevent becoming an obstruction to your gaming experience. Since most games and applications in VR rely on input from either your hands or motion tracked controllers (similar to a Joy-Con), playing in a space where your arms and hands can move without restriction is essential. You wouldn’t want to punch into a wall or your ceiling simply attempting to turn a puzzle or aim a shot, so make sure wherever you’re playing is wide enough to accommodate you.

While we understand that tethered VR devices such as ones that connect to a PC or PlayStation console can have the devices they’re tethered to connected to a wired Ethernet cable, there are many fully independent headsets such as the Apple Vision Pro or Quest 3/3s, which function more like a tablet, and rely entirely on a WiFi connection for its internet connection. Once a headset is initially activated, your WiFi connection becomes optional, and further online connectivity is typically used for downloading new games, game updates, as well as firmware updates for your headset.

As for the need for decent lighting, we understand well-lit rooms would normally kill any gaming vibe you may be trying to achieve, but most of today’s VR headsets have internal sensors for head and accessory tracking. Those sensors are very similar to the kind used on digital cameras, and just as with any camera, the sensors will not function well in poor lighting. Warning: Keep in mind that while sunlight is a very acceptable method of lighting, you should be cautious of it when using VR, as the lenses used in a VR headset can focus sunlight in a way that damages screens and sensors.

THE CHAIR

Many VR users choose to stand for their gaming experiences, and we will not dissuade them from this choice. However, if you’re not planning to stand while gaming, you’re going to want a comfortable, supportive chair that can recline. I understand many gamers are fine with reusing existing gaming chairs they already use, given they are engineered for comfort over prolonged use. We are okay with this provided they are capable of three-hundred and sixty degrees of turn. However, not all VR experiences require extensive turning, particularly when watching VR films in a virtual theater experience. Under these conditions, you can use a couch or sectional provided your space can adequately fit it. Personally, I prefer a couch that can recline while still keeping my head tilted forward when I’m watching feature films on the Apple Vision Pro.

THE SCREEN

It is not necessary to have a monitor/television screen or speakers set up in your room if you intend to use VR by yourself. But, some people do like to stream their games to an external monitor, either for their own comfort or in the event they plan to have guests over to watch the VR gaming session. In that case, you’re going to need a 4KTV with three to four easily accessible HDMI inputs. This will make it possible for you to “share” your VR game’s video feed so it can be monitored by guests. However, you may need to purchase some additional hardware to connect to your screen Apple Vision Pro can mirror to the Apple TV 4K. Simply choose the screen mirroring option on the Vision Pro’s command center and you should see your Apple TV compatible devices listed in the pop up menu. Quest 3 can mirror to a 4K Chromecast Ultra or through the Meta Horizons smartphone application. PSVR and PSVR2 will require connection to a PlayStation 5 to function, and we imagine you would already have your PS5 connected to the screen you normally are gaming off of. Finally, if you wish to play PCVR, simply connect your gaming PC or laptop directly to the screen. To maximize space, mount the TV against one of the walls.

Note: Just be aware that the streaming video quality of the output feed may not match the full framerate or resolution of what the user actually in Virtual Reality is experiencing. For example, Apple Vision Pro will mirror at a native resolution of 720p, which will then get upsampled by the Apple TV 4K to match the TV’s resolution.

ANYTHING ELSE?

We understand if you wish to decorate your room to make it more of a lived in space. You’re welcome to hang up posters on the wall, but we hesitate to tell you if having collectibles on display (that could be easily knocked down or stepped on) is a good idea or not. It might be a good idea to have a second chair in the room if you plan to have a friend over to game with. VR can also be a a bit of a workout, as it relies heavily on body movement to progress gameplay. Our VR space includes a mini-fridge with beverages to keep us hydrated and supplied with sugar and caffeine, but we understand if this may not be possible for all of you.

Hopefully this article has been useful for those of you interested in taking the plunge into Virtual Reality. If you have tips of your own that you wish to share, feel free to post a comment below!