Ernest Hemingway, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of this book on fishing, wrote for hours while getting up. Maybe you enjoy playing video games while standing up. 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 kind of chair!
Well, you have plenty of options when it comes to this, although there are some things you'll want to keep in mind when shopping for the best gaming chair. 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 a puffy La-Z-Boy recliner. Sometimes your sofa won't cut it, that's when you'll want this plush throne in your living room. While it might not be the best for posture, console gaming chairs are surely comfortable, and many come with a number of extra features like built-in speakers, haptic feedback features, 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 highest rated and most loved console gaming chairs around. It's definitely the best. It has four different speakers that can pump out 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 technology you could possibly need without being complicated to use.
Intex Ultra Inflatable Lounger
At the other end of the spectrum is the Intex Ultra Inflatable Lounger. It lacks the technical sophistication of the other chairs on this list, but if you think beanbag chairs are cool…this is a beanbag chair. It's as comfortable as it is affordable and comes with a cute bean bag that you can also easily deflate and store. Although vinyl isn't exactly durable when placed against sharp objects or other debris, if you leave it in your living room it should be just fine. And it has a cup holder.
Series X Rocker Pedestal
Like the other X Rockers on this list, this is a high quality chair with a few distinctive features that really set it apart. For one, the pedestal setup allows you to swivel, which has its benefits. Unlike the Pro H3, the pedestal has fabric coverage over parts of the chair's padded body, 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 find yourself overheating easily.
VIT Gaming Recliner
If you want something that at least looks 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 ergonomically just as good for gaming as it is for kicking back with a good movie.
Fauteuil inclinable gaming Respawn-900 Racing Style
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 on a spaceship, but it was designed to meet all the comforts a gamer could want. With its continuous surface, you can't tangle your threads here. The footrest allows you to recline up to 135 degrees and the whole thing can rotate 360 degrees. It's a particularly durable and well-padded seat that you'll be sitting in for hours.
There are many other options and price range that you can check out. It can be hard to sort through this series, but these five are the best we've experienced for their respective qualities.
