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Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2022-06-20 10:55pm
by paladin
Looking for recommendations for a good gaming chair between $250 to $300. I have a regular office chair which isn't that comfortable for sitting any length of time. I sat in a couple of gaming chairs and really liked have it felt. Wondering if someone has a gaming chair that they use that feels good.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2022-06-21 10:49am
by LadyTevar
Don't look at me. I sit at the dining room table.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2022-06-22 10:39am
by Zaune
Well, the first thing you should do is avoid anything specifically marketed as a "gaming chair", because they'll charge you a hefty premium for a slightly edgy colour scheme rather than any notable benefits in comfort.
Your best bet is to take yourself down to a decent furniture store and go sit in the floor models until you find one you like that's in your budget. Some things are impossible to judge without a hands-on test.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2022-06-22 11:44am
by bilateralrope
Zaune wrote: ↑2022-06-22 10:39am
Well, the first thing you should do is avoid anything specifically marketed as a "gaming chair", because they'll charge you a hefty premium for a slightly edgy colour scheme rather than any notable benefits in comfort.
Often the colour, gamer branding and price increase are the only changes.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2024-05-20 06:10am
by Gamerzone
Sorry for necroing. Didn't see any other thread about gaming chairs. What do you guys have? Interesting to find out the percentage between simple office chairs and gaming ones.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2024-05-21 08:48am
by IDahaka
Frankly, I don't see much of a distinction between gaming chairs and office chairs beyond branding and aesthetics.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2024-06-01 01:46pm
by EnterpriseSovereign
I have a Noblechairs Icon, which is falling apart after 6 years of daily use so I'm looking at its successor, the Legend. I actually do live near Overclockers who sells them, and according to one of the guys who works there they've started offering "B" grade versions. Apparently until recently, the manufacturer wouldn't allow the outlet to re-sell chairs that had been returned even if they hadn't actually been used and such chairs were actually destroyed. Which was pretty soul-destroying for those who drew the short straw and for sustainability. Let me tell you, these chairs are
heavy, like 30 KG or more
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2024-06-17 01:37pm
by Zanfib
Look on ebay for "Artiss" office chairs.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260857966879
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Artiss-Exec ... 4243883016
These are both from an Australian seller so you will probably need to find a seller in your country, but these are decent chairs that won't cost you too much.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2024-06-17 04:20pm
by Batman
I got mine for 80€ on amazon, which calls it 'both' an office chair AND a gaming chair (which seems fair, the only difference between a gaming chair and a basic office chair seems to be back rest height). Had it for 3 years and quite happy with it so far. Had to replace 2 of the wheels but for that price I can live with that.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2024-06-18 01:33pm
by Iroscato
I had my "gaming chair" phase, which ended during the first COVID lockdown after developing a pilonidal cyst from constant pressure at the base of the spine and bad posture. I was of course partially to blame, but these days I use something very similar to this
https://boulies.co.uk/products/ep200-se ... 1302077683
and that works far better for me than your traditional office chair, let alone anything branded as a gaming chair.
Re: Recommendations for a good gaming chair
Posted: 2024-08-10 09:53pm
by paladin
My two cents since I was the person that had posted this originally. I have been using a gaming chair for the past two years and I find it to be more comfortable than a regular office chair.