THE BEST GAMING CHAIRS

Posted by jesuslewis on August 12th, 2017

As gamers, we’re incredibly devoted to the hardware supporting our hobby. Consoles, graphics cards, peripherals—let's be honest, we're kind of obsessed. But despite all the time and attention spent acquiring the best gear, one simple but important component is often overlooked: where to rest our butts. Though we used to be content sitting in a generic office chair, these days gaming and PC chairs come in all kinds of styles and price points so there’s no reason to settle. If you're planning to expand your Twitch empire or just want to kill a few hours with your Switch, there's a chair built just for you. Here's a handy rundown of some of the best options on the market today.

YouTube stars, Twitch streamers, and eSports athletes all seem to be rocking the racing-style gaming chairs these days. While there's a crazy amount of racing chairs available because of their high visibility, you'll be hard pressed to find a better option than the Vertagear SL4000. While the cushioning is a bit firmer than that found on other chairs of its ilk, we prefer a chair with more of a solid cushion as opposed to being mushy. Assembling this beast will probably require the help of a friend, but you're going to look great afterward in any of the nine color options.

If you like the look of a racing chair but don't want to go whole hog, the Furmax Ergonomic Racing Chair strikes a satisfying aesthetic balance. It's part racing chair, part office chair, and is really affordable too. It's even available in several outlandish color schemes if you want to liven up the look of your office a bit.

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