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Reports around the web suggest that PlayStation VR won't function unless you have 60-square-feet of space to spare – but are they accurate? While we're still awaiting confirmation from Sony, we've looked at the documentation which the articles are based upon closely, and reckon that some outlets may be jumping the gun.

The brochure – which was photographed and published online – suggests that virtual reality owners should "limit" their use of the headset to within what the company's calling the Play Area, which measures 6.2 feet in width by 9.8 feet in depth. But this does not appear to be a requested requirement – it's just the area that you'll need to sit within in order for the unit to operate properly.

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Sony's space recommendation illustration

The space appears to be determined by the position of the PlayStation Camera, so in other words, if you sit off to the side of the Play Area, you may not have a good experience because the camera won't be able to see the headset properly. This will also be the case if you sit too close or too far away – common sense stuff.

Sony recommends that you clear space in the area, which seems sensible if you're playing a standing game like Headmaster – no one wants to trip over a coffee table while they're blinded from the real world. But having played PlayStation VR a few times now – once in a very enclosed space – we can confirm that there don't appear to be any space requirements in place for sitting experiences right now.

We've contacted Sony to make sure and we'll update you as soon as we hear back. But if you're currently in the process of re-arranging your living room, we'd recommend that you sit tight – as long as you're facing the PlayStation Camera head-on, you should be absolutely fine.

[source imgur.com, via polygon.com]