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!

Forgotten but Beloved Games Publishers Need to Port to this Generation July 29, 2025

Summer is upon us and we are deep into a very powerful console generation where literally any kind of game is possible. Sadly, even with robust backwards compatibility features on the current generation of consoles, nearly an entire generation of games from the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii generation is at risk of being lost forever. Let’s be honest, the Xbox 360 had a nearly 90% failure rate back when it was new, and reports of hardware failures caused by age are also coming in for the PS3 and Wii U. Some of the finest games ever made were released on those platforms and today we’re going to highlight many of those exclusives that we feel deserve to be re-released on modern platforms.

Editor’s Note: For simplicity’s sake, we’re going to keep things to the Xbox 360/PS3/Wii/Wii U generation. Due to the current status of backwards compatibility this list will not include games that were already ported to the PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch. That means classics like Heavy Rain, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, God of War 3, Halo 3, Halo 3 ODST, and Halo 4 will not be included. We WILL include games that were released on PC.

Metal Gear Solid 4 – The epic conclusion to Solid Snake’s story in the Metal Gear Solid saga has never been released on any platform other than the PS3, which is an absolute same because I feel the game’s graphics and art style still hold up perfectly against the games that are coming out today! It is possible we may see this game bundled in an upcoming re-release alongside other Metal Gear games in the form of a Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol 2, but only time will tell about that.

inFamous and inFamous 2 – These were the games that put Sucker Punch Productions on the map for me. In both games, you gain superpowers in a horrible accident that leaves massive repercussions for your home. These open-world games allowed you to play around with a destructible environment that lets you choose if you want to be praised or feared. I can’t think of a single reason why both of these games can’t be bundled for the recent consoles.

Mirror’s Edge – One of the best games EA ever published is also at risk of becoming its most forgotten. In this game you play as a parkour trained courier tasked with running across the rooftops of the city of glass. It also had hands down one of the best soundtracks of any game of that entire generation. Controls were also fantastic, binding the jump and duck buttons to the bumper and trigger buttons was a great way to comfortably exercise the complex moves the game required to stay one step ahead of your enemies. Honestly, if they’re going to rerelease it they may as well include the cloth effects from the advanced physics engine used the PC version and the exclusive maps from the PS3 version.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 – The follow up to my favorite game on the Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2 featured more levels, more challenges…and Yoshi. Since the first game was bundled with the Super Mario 3D All-Stars pack, we’re going to leave that one off this list, but even back then gamers wanted to know why Galaxy 2 was left out. I can be counted to be among that list.

Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3 – A few years ago, EA did a fantastic remake of the original Dead Space for PS5 and Xbox Series….and then they stopped at just the first game, when most gamers argue that the second was the best of the entire franchise. Most people credit the third game as a disappointment, but it did conclude the original story, and did some interesting things with a cooperative multiplayer mode. The problem with it was it was hampered by EA’s poor attempt to integrate micro-transactions and paid DLC weapons. Regardless, I’d like to see both of these games come back.

Dante’s Inferno – The game Visceral made in between the first and second Dead Space was one of its most controversial. In it, you play as Dante as he fights his way down the pit of fire to save his love’s soul. To this day, I consider this game my favorite adaptation of the Inferno, and will regularly credit my understanding of the layers based upon this game’s interpretation of them. If this does return, I’d hope all the video content (particularly the documentaries) and DLC from the PS3 version are included.

Batman: Arkham Origins – The third game released in the Batman: Arkham Asylum series, Origins was a prequel set during the early days of Batman’s career and I don’t know what the story is about this game that makes WB feel it isn’t a part of the Arkham saga, but I sure consider it a big part of that series. and since it was never included in any of the ports and remasters of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. If it does get a rerelease I would like for them to include all of the exclusive content for the PS3 version and the DLC campaign featuring Mr. Freeze.

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition (2009) – The first canonical game to be released following the first reboot of the Mortal Kombat timeline, Mortal Kombat (2009) set the baseline for two hugely popular MK games that followed on the newer platforms by retelling the beloved stories of the original Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II with just a few twists and turns thrown in.

Metroid Prime 3 – We’re mere months away from the long anticipated release of Metroid Prime 4, and we haven’t seen anything from the biggest game that made me purchase a Wii, Metroid Prime 3, since it was included in the Metroid Prime Trilogy re-release for the Wii. Nintendo chose to re-release the original Metroid Prime (in a fantastic adaptation) for the Nintendo Switch several months ago, but no follow up was made for the second or third game.