“For good game play, how much floor space is required? Does it matter if the edges of the room starting at the edge of the play area has furniture with no empty space next to walls?”
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I believe they say 6.5x6.5 feet is ideal, but I regularly use it with less, especially sitting down. You get to define the play area to the Rift software, and it doesn't matter if the boundary you draw is in the middle of the room, at a wall/floor junction, or even at a piece of furniture - you get to decide.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Although some games require a bit of space. Part of the setup of the device is creating a playing area. You physically touch the hand controller to the floor and then trace an area around you. Once this is set the unit retains it. While you're in the VR environment and you approach this barrier you see a virtual wall. If you go beyond this area the device switches to an external camera in the head unit and you can see where you are. Therefore, even if you have a limited amount of space you won't have to worry about walking into something by accident.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Technically you can play in a pretty small space, I don't recall what the minimum space is, but I played in a 4'x4' area. I WOULD NOT recommend playing in an area with furniture impeding the play area, your shin's/knees/feet will pay the price. Personally I would recommend at least a 6'x6' area devoid of furniture, and if you can swing it, a pulley system.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You’ll want about a 6’ x 6’ area minimum. But you set the play area when you do the setup. The guardian system will warn you if you get close to the edges
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Space required is very dependent on each game.. And some have different game modes.. Some games you sit down and don't need any more space than a usual PC.. However some games you will need some room.. A good rule of thumb is the length of your arms stretched out, plus 50% more space.. that gives you the ability to do most games.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.There's a calibration program where you get to custom design the field of play. You can make that as big or small as you want, based on your room/furniture situation. I would recommend shrinking the floor to exclude the furniture, so you'll get a warning before running into a table. The different games handle the allowed space differently, but even in a cramped basement I was able to find value in the experience.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You set the perimeter yourself by 'drawing' out the 'game area'. The size of the area varies by game. Room scale games obviously needing a larger area, some games you can get away with a much smaller (turn around only sized) area.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It is really depends on the game. At most you may want to make sure you have a 7 ft x 7ft area to play in. But that's the max, the system will advise you when you set up the guardian system.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.About 6.5 feet squared is the minimum I have seen on a few games. My space is about 3.5'x5' so I just have to be aware of not swinging my arms too far outside the guaradian. The guardian is a digital space you specify via the passthrough camera and digital spray paint, change shape/size at any time. When you get close to your specified boundary a blue digital wall pops up to warn you. So far I haven't hit anything IRL in 4 weeks of use avg 2-3 hours a day.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.4x4 is sufficient, but the bigger the better. You actually draw out your play area when setting it up each time. If you get “out of bounds”, a grid pops up to let you know. If the headset reaches that grid it actually gives you a black and white display of “the real world”!
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