Posted January 21, 2011
Now, this is going to vary greatly and a lot by body type and how you play games and who with. However it's a largely ignored accessory, your "chair" (or other item on which you plant your kiester [sp?]).
Here's my list:
PC: Office Master custom office chair (purchased at an auction for an office closure), this bad boy has upholstery that has held up to over 11 years of my butt's abuse. It's a fully adjustable chair and the one time something broke on it I called the manufacturer and the fellow informed me "lifetime warranty, shipping you the part for free". Not bad, not bad at all. If I were to replace it I would select slightly different options, but it rocks.
Console with wireless controllers: decent, leather couch, they're comfy no matter what you're wearing and if you spill your beer it's no big deal.
Console with wired controllers: I usually have to sit way closer and haven't found anything nice, I've tried those "rocker" chairs (no legs, they just sit on the floor) but they don't hold up to a big, adult. Bean bag chairs are cool and can scoot around easily, I've never found a nice one but I'm sure they exist. Papasan wicker chairs look like they'd be cooler than they are for gaming (still great for reading though).
What do you guys use? Anyone found a holy grail of gaming butt-comfort?
Here's my list:
PC: Office Master custom office chair (purchased at an auction for an office closure), this bad boy has upholstery that has held up to over 11 years of my butt's abuse. It's a fully adjustable chair and the one time something broke on it I called the manufacturer and the fellow informed me "lifetime warranty, shipping you the part for free". Not bad, not bad at all. If I were to replace it I would select slightly different options, but it rocks.
Console with wireless controllers: decent, leather couch, they're comfy no matter what you're wearing and if you spill your beer it's no big deal.
Console with wired controllers: I usually have to sit way closer and haven't found anything nice, I've tried those "rocker" chairs (no legs, they just sit on the floor) but they don't hold up to a big, adult. Bean bag chairs are cool and can scoot around easily, I've never found a nice one but I'm sure they exist. Papasan wicker chairs look like they'd be cooler than they are for gaming (still great for reading though).
What do you guys use? Anyone found a holy grail of gaming butt-comfort?