Do long gaming sessions need special chairs?

[natr0n]

Chairs are very important. I need to get a fancy chair soon. I have a severe tailbone injury with back issues and sciatica on both legs. I still manage lol

 

[okiheh]

The funny thing is ( and a problem also ) i can't sit for more than 1h on normal chair now.

 

[Warrgarbl]

I'd argue that gaming chairs just add bucket seat aesthetics to the mix, whether that is actually a good thing is, imo, debatable, since I don't need to be fixed in a chair when there is no lateral acceleration (such as when driving a car). Personally, I think that a good office chair in which you can move around and change seating position a lot is the best option. I've read somewhere that frequently changing seating position is the healthiest seating habit, but what do I know, I just like to sit differently all the time

 

[kanecvr]

I use a recliner chair + footrest for gaming and work. I did add 5 wheels to the base of the chair tough, mostly to raise it a bit since most recliners sit too low to comfortably use at a desk. Simple operation -just drilled some holes in the wooden base and bolted the wheels to it. The chair is very similar to this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQUWKHO/?tag=tec053-21

Gaming chairs and most office chairs cushions are pretty hard and my butt starts to go numb and my tailbone aches after a couple of hours of sitting in them. They may be modeled after car seats, but they are nowhere near as comfortable. This is not a problem for short and skinny guys / girls, but I'm pretty tall and heavy so soft cushions are a must.

 

[MilesMetal]

Actual ergonomic chairs and standing/adjustable desks are the way to go, though they do command a considerable premium. If you spend long hours using a PC and you can afford them then they are a worthwhile investment since, from what I've read, they can last for many, many years (we're talking a decade or so). A good chair will properly support you. For example, I have a Steelcase Gesture that basically forces you to recline correctly and not slouch. To begin with it is kinda odd and slightly uncomfortable for me because I always slouched incorrectly but when I got used to it I noticed that my back pains that I had when I used a GT Omega "gaming" chair were almost entirely alleviated.

The good ones are hover around $800 to $1200 but over 10 years it will pay for itself and your body with thank you when you're much older!

 

[deemon]

A gaming-grade chair and a good quality office chair are the same thing, they are just being marketed differently.

Even the second answer (No, a good office chair does the job) in the choices is wrong, because "good office chair" IS a special chair. So it should be "Yes, a good office chair does the job.", not the "No" beginning.

 

[Melvis]

Long gaming sessions you need a special butt, like mine, big and fat, now thats comfort.

My "gaming chair" is a $2.50 Special from the dump with a second cushion on it lol

 

[Slizzo]

I'm late to this, but for the past few years or more I've been using a Tempur-Pedic chair. It was expensive, but I had the habit of buying cheap $100 chairs every year or so. This one has been so worth it though, very comfy.

http://www.staples.com/Tempur-Pedic...Office-Chair-Black-TP9000-BLK-/product_324021

 

[AhokZYashA]

i'm sitting on the side of my bed when im gaming,
its comfy, and you can just lie down whenever if you want to relax and enjoy.

 

[Pjokerxp_]

Chair is a NO NO for me only at work .

I game on 6x6 Couch on 4k