A report highlighted an important PlayStation 5 safety detail: the minimum distance between a PS5 and your body should be eight inches while the console is turned on. That guidance stands out because many players focus on convenience and wireless controller range when deciding where to place the system.
Modern wireless technology makes it easy to set a console almost anywhere in a room without major connection problems. But the placement question is not only about performance or setup flexibility. In this case, the key point is maintaining some space between the active console and your body.
The eight-inch recommendation applies when the PlayStation 5 is powered on. For people who keep a PS5 very close on a desk, shelf, or entertainment unit near where they sit, the report suggests checking that the console is not positioned directly against them or within that minimum gap.
For most setups, this is a simple adjustment rather than a major change. A little extra room around the console can help you keep the PS5 in line with the guidance while still taking advantage of wireless play anywhere in the room.
