advice on a gamer chair

mikey22 · 11-19-2014, 07:37 PM

hey all

smash is coming out and i know im not going to leave the house for a wihle when its released

im 5'10 athletic build, but i have no idea about gaming chairs. i dont really need the speaker enchancements, just something that is on the ground, rockable, and comfortable with a headrest. i saw a few cheap ones for $15, but they said people 5"10 its very uncomfortable.

any advice please share links! i am excited for the game to come out and plan on getting the bundle pack and a mario and fox amibo for starters!

Peanut · 11-19-2014, 07:49 PM

This is the one I have in my game room, but I don't have a pedestal and prefer to rock in it. I'm 6' and it's quite comfy.

mikey22 · 11-19-2014, 08:00 PM

thanks for the advice I will definitely look into this one! i just kept reading reviews and people say they dont fit int them. I dont mind spending an extra $50 or so for comfort... you get what you pay for usually!

i def like to rock as well so i'm looking to go your route

Memphis · 11-19-2014, 08:44 PM

This is the one I've got, it's been amazing for me so far. I've had it for about three months. It leans back pretty far and is extremely comfortable.

http://www.amazon.com/Boss-Black-Lea...s=office+chair

Peanut · 11-19-2014, 08:45 PM

Isn't that just a normal office chair?

~~Leo656~~ · 11-19-2014, 09:34 PM

Wow, I had no idea those office chairs cost that. I had a bunch of 'em, I used to get them for free when I did office moves. When a big place got downsized, you'd be amazed how much perfectly good office furniture they either scrapped or threw away. I'm sure they donated some of it but I used to have to bring hundreds of filing cabinets and those specific chairs to a scrap yard and watch 'em get ripped to hell with a claw. Knowing they cost like 200 bucks each or more, I'm kind of angry now.

I think I still have a couple in a storage locker. They're neat. I'm sure they're not as comfy as a dedicated gaming chair, but they always suited me fine. And they were free besides.

When I worked with the Rutgers crew they were sensible enough to re-sell all that stuff that wasn't damaged. I think they'd charge $50 for a brand-new one like that. Maybe $75, I forget. Crew always kept the best stuff, obviously. That's one perk of that job I do miss.

papa_smurf73 · 11-19-2014, 11:41 PM

Got this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Rocker-51396-S.../dp/B0031LKYMY

Found it new on Craig's list. I maybe spent $80?

*Cure* · 11-20-2014, 12:08 AM

Leo, just...what part of that long ass story is gonna help this guy find a gaming chair? Come on, now.

~~Leo656~~ · 11-20-2014, 12:12 AM

^Not a fan of anecdotes. Duly noted.

Peanut · 11-20-2014, 01:04 AM

You kind of have the longest and most meandering anecdotes of anyone on the forum and unlike the rest of us you pretty much post everywhere. I swear to God I spend more time trying to scroll past your 15 paragraph posts on my phone than I do reading what anyone else has written.

mikey22 · 11-21-2014, 05:24 PM

hit up target get a xpro 2. i wish the head had more cushion but besides that its a great chair comfy and easy to use the surround sound w/ wii u.. just plug the headphone jack and we are good to go

anyone looking ot play in smash together add me! i aalready got one cool person from the drome here

Memphis · 12-01-2014, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

Isn't that just a normal office chair?

Yes. Not a video game chair per se, but that's what I use it for primarily.

11-19-2014, 07:37 PM	#1
mikey22 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: IL Posts: 682	advice on a gamer chair hey all smash is coming out and i know im not going to leave the house for a wihle when its released im 5'10 athletic build, but i have no idea about gaming chairs. i dont really need the speaker enchancements, just something that is on the ground, rockable, and comfortable with a headrest. i saw a few cheap ones for $15, but they said people 5"10 its very uncomfortable. any advice please share links! i am excited for the game to come out and plan on getting the bundle pack and a mario and fox amibo for starters!

11-19-2014, 08:44 PM	#4
Memphis Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 581	This is the one I've got, it's been amazing for me so far. I've had it for about three months. It leans back pretty far and is extremely comfortable. http://www.amazon.com/Boss-Black-Lea...s=office+chair __________________ I am a rock, not just another grain of sand. Looking for MOC Dino figures. PM me if you're selling! Already have Ankyl Leo

11-19-2014, 11:41 PM	#7
papa_smurf73 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 933	Got this one: http://www.amazon.com/Rocker-51396-S.../dp/B0031LKYMY Found it new on Craig's list. I maybe spent $80? __________________ My Collection: https://picasaweb.google.com/1182615...eat=directlink COOL STUFF FOR SALE LOOK!!!! - papa_smurf73

11-19-2014, 07:49 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	This is the one I have in my game room, but I don't have a pedestal and prefer to rock in it. I'm 6' and it's quite comfy.

11-19-2014, 08:00 PM	#3
mikey22 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: IL Posts: 682	thanks for the advice I will definitely look into this one! i just kept reading reviews and people say they dont fit int them. I dont mind spending an extra $50 or so for comfort... you get what you pay for usually! i def like to rock as well so i'm looking to go your route

11-19-2014, 08:45 PM	#5
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Isn't that just a normal office chair?

11-19-2014, 09:34 PM	#6
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Wow, I had no idea those office chairs cost that. I had a bunch of 'em, I used to get them for free when I did office moves. When a big place got downsized, you'd be amazed how much perfectly good office furniture they either scrapped or threw away. I'm sure they donated some of it but I used to have to bring hundreds of filing cabinets and those specific chairs to a scrap yard and watch 'em get ripped to hell with a claw. Knowing they cost like 200 bucks each or more, I'm kind of angry now. I think I still have a couple in a storage locker. They're neat. I'm sure they're not as comfy as a dedicated gaming chair, but they always suited me fine. And they were free besides. When I worked with the Rutgers crew they were sensible enough to re-sell all that stuff that wasn't damaged. I think they'd charge $50 for a brand-new one like that. Maybe $75, I forget. Crew always kept the best stuff, obviously. That's one perk of that job I do miss.

11-20-2014, 12:08 AM	#8
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Leo, just...what part of that long ass story is gonna help this guy find a gaming chair? Come on, now.

11-20-2014, 12:12 AM	#9
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	^Not a fan of anecdotes. Duly noted.

11-20-2014, 01:04 AM	#10
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	You kind of have the longest and most meandering anecdotes of anyone on the forum and unlike the rest of us you pretty much post everywhere. I swear to God I spend more time trying to scroll past your 15 paragraph posts on my phone than I do reading what anyone else has written.

11-21-2014, 05:24 PM	#11
mikey22 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: IL Posts: 682	hit up target get a xpro 2. i wish the head had more cushion but besides that its a great chair comfy and easy to use the surround sound w/ wii u.. just plug the headphone jack and we are good to go anyone looking ot play in smash together add me! i aalready got one cool person from the drome here