Jarod McChicken
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There are additionnal comments on Polygon who also thinks Brian Crecente didn't quite understand. I don't think either "requires" is the appropriate word here.
OK so wait, I think Polygon is steering you guys wrong.
That image shows the space the camera covers. The documentation doesn’t say that much space is required, only that that’s the amount of space the camera can ‘see’ and track the headset in.
https://asia.playstation.com/id/en/psvr/guide/guide
If you’re going to sit on your couch I don’t think you need all that room. And of course if you planned to be walking around, that’s the amount of space the camera can see.
This is important. Polygon, please change the article to make it clear that the unit is USABLE in that much space, not that it requires that much space.
Based on my experience with the PSVR, I am almost 100% certain that "required clear space" is not accurate. The camera covers a very large area, and the only reason they would request more space is to ensure that you are not knocking anything over while you have the headset on.
"Cleared Space" doesn’t mean "the headset won’t work with things in the area". It means "clear space (so you don’t knock everything over while you are basically blindfolded, you dunce)".
You want to be able to reach your arms out in all directions while sitting, basically.