Anatomy of an Awesome VR Room

Virtual reality (VR) might be entirely inside your head, by definition. But that doesn’t mean your external environment doesn’t matter for the best VR experience.Virtual reality (VR) might be entirely inside your head, by definition. But that doesn’t mean your external environment doesn’t matter for the best VR experience. [View this email in your browser](. Ensure delivery by adding promo@promo.newegg.com to your Address Book. [Newegg Logo]( [Components]( Systems]( [Anatomy of an Awesome VR Room] [Clear an open space.] Fact: immersing yourself in a game improves your performance. And some well-placed smart lights can provide the ambiance to help blur the lines between your screen and the environment. We’re assuming that you’re using an open area for your VR use, rather than sitting behind your PC desk. And the best option overall is to [dedicate a room]( to your VR setup. That way, you can optimize every aspect, from obstacles and lighting to accessories like base stations. The most important characteristic of a good VR environment is to have plenty of space, which Valve says is at least 6.5 by 5.0 feet, with up to 16 feet between base stations (if used). Leave plenty of distance between the edges of your playing area and the wall, so that you can avoid uncomfortable bumps and give your arms and legs lots of space to move around. You also want plenty of overhead space. Avoid reflective surfaces. Obviously, large mirrors are a no-no, and even windows can cause reflections so make sure they can be shuttered. But you’ll still want to have plenty of lighting in the room. Not that many people likely have rooms that they can dedicate this way, and so you’ll want to pick a room that can more easily be converted back and forth from a VR space to a living space. There are some tools you can use to make that easier to do. For example, if you want to use a guest bedroom that’s only used occasionally, then a futon that can convert from a space-saving couch to a bed would be a plus. The [Sanmin Convertible Velvet Futon Sofa Bed]( is one such example. You can also look for other furniture items that are easily moved to make space for a wide-open VR experience. Keeping your VR headset out of direct sunlight is another important step. Direct sunlight can damage the lenses, and so a simple [storage cabinet]( for your VR gear is a solid investment. [CHECK OUT OUR FURNITURE SECTION FOR MORE IDEAS ]( [Set up your base stations and sensors correctly] If your VR system uses base stations and sensors, then you’ll want them installed no more than 16 feet apart, and they should be mounted higher and pointing down at the user. One way to do that is to mount the base stations to the wall, which may or may not work for your space. Another is to use a stand to mount these accessories. Some VR systems come with stands, but if you have an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, then there are a number of stands available. The [Kiwi Design Tripod Stand (2-pack)]( is one example, offering up to 6.72 feet of height to accommodate taller users. The 120 degrees of vertical rotation and 360 degrees of horizontal rotation provide for plenty of flexibility. Another issue is base station and sensor cabling. Laying cables along the floor can be fine, but they can also be a hazard. That’s why ceiling pully systems were designed. They attach to the ceiling (naturally) and grab onto the cables, pulling them up and out of the way. The [Nexigo VR Cable Management System]( provides six pullies and works with both the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. [OPTIMIZE YOUR VR ROOM WITH MORE ACCESSORIES]( [Using VR to imagine a home remodel.] The reverse of setting up the perfect VR environment is using VR itself to help visualize the perfect home. Architects can create 3D representations of a home and use VR systems to let the buyers walk through the various spaces and gain a much more realistic vision of what everything will look like. One application that makes it easier to create VR virtual models is Live Home 3D. The planners create 360 degree images and videos and the software pulls it all together into a usable VR environment. [EXPLORE OUR VR SECTION FOR ALL THINGS VR]( *Any prices discussed are accurate as of the publication of this email. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( Contact us [Customer Service]( | [Send Feedback]( To receive exclusive promotions and be the first to know about new product releases, [Sign up]( > You are receiving this email because {EMAIL} is signed up to receive Newegg Exclusive Promotions. Please visit the Newegg website to [unsubscribe](. [Newegg.com]( | [Policy and Agreement]( | [Privacy Policy]( | © 2000-2023 Newegg Inc. All rights reserved. Newegg.com, 18045 Rowland St. City of Industry, CA. 91748