Ernest Hemingway, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and author of this book on fishing, wrote for hours as he stood up. Maybe you like to play video games while standing. Then again, you might prefer to sit down - playing video games is quite different from writing novels, after all. Playing video games is so different from other sedentary activities that it might even require its own type of chair!
Well, you have a lot of options when it comes to this, although there are some things that you will want to keep in mind when shopping for the best gaming chair. First of all, you need to make sure that you are looking for the right type of chair. PC gaming chairs tend to be smaller and have caster wheels at the bottom. They are basically fancy office chairs. A console gaming chair, on the other hand, is like an inflated La-Z-Boy recliner. Sometimes your sofa won't cut it, that's when you'll want that plush throne in your living room. While it might not be the best for posture, console gaming chairs are sure to be comfortable, and many come with a number of additional features such as built-in speakers, haptic feedback functions, and can - even be a cup holder. Check out our roundup of the best gaming chairs for console gamers.
X Rocker Pro H3
There's a reason this is still one of the top rated and most loved console gaming chairs on the market. It is definitely the best. It has four different speakers which can output high quality sound, sophisticated vibration features and easily connect to your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. It can support up to 275 lbs. and weighs only about 17 lbs. himself. It's not cheap, but it's extremely comfortable and has all the tech you could possibly need without being complicated to use.
Intex Ultra inflatable lounge chair
On the other end of the spectrum is the Intex Ultra inflatable lounge chair. It lacks the technical sophistication of the other chairs on this list, but if you think bean bag chairs are cool… this is a bean bag chair. It's as comfortable as it is affordable and comes with a nice ottoman that you can also easily deflate and store away. While vinyl isn't exactly durable when placed against sharp objects or other debris, if you leave it in your living room it should be fine. And he has a cup holder.
X Series Rocker Pedestal
Like the other X Rocker on this list, this is a high quality chair with a few distinctive features that really set it apart. On the one hand, the pedestal setup allows you to pivot, which has its advantages. Unlike the Pro H3, the pedestal has fabric cover over some padded body parts of the chair, making it much more breathable for extended gaming sessions. With two high-quality speakers and plenty of ports to plug in your consoles, the X Rocker Pedestal is a great chair, especially if you easily find yourself overheating.
VIT Gaming Recliner
If you want something that looks at least like a normal chair, the VIT Gaming Reclining Chair could (maybe) fool a non-gamer. Capable of supporting up to 300 lbs. comfortably, this chair is extremely durable and will allow you to recline up to 180 degrees. It doesn't have built-in speakers, but it's a great choice if you're looking for something ergonomic that's just as good for gaming as it is for relaxing with a good movie.
Respawn-900 Racing Style Gaming Recliner
If you are looking for an alternative to the X Rocker brand, this is one of the best chairs to check out. It looks like it belongs to a spaceship, but it was designed to meet all the comforts a player could want. With its continuous surface, you cannot entangle your threads here. The footrest allows you to recline up to 135 degrees and the whole thing can rotate 360 degrees. It is a particularly durable and well-padded seat that you will be sitting in for hours.
There are plenty of other options and a price range that you can check out. It can be difficult to sort through this series, but these five are the best we've experienced for their respective qualities.
