{"id":30251,"date":"2012-01-15T22:41:58","date_gmt":"2012-01-15T20:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=30251"},"modified":"2012-01-15T22:45:54","modified_gmt":"2012-01-15T20:45:54","slug":"gaming-chairs-5-options-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/30251-gaming-chairs-5-options-to-consider","title":{"rendered":"Gaming chairs: 5 options to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"

A while back I wrote an article detailing my search for a new gaming chair.<\/a> I didn\u2019t find one, so Ol\u2019 Faithful will have to do for a bit longer.<\/p>\n

What I did find was a range of decent gaming chairs for every budget, and I\u2019ve detailed a few below.<\/p>\n

Before I list the chairs, let\u2019s first go over what I was looking for in a gaming chair. First, it needs to be at least mid-back high to offer decent support while gaming or typing, anything less might as well be a bar stool.<\/p>\n

Secondly, it needs arm rests – these are vital (or maybe I\u2019m just lazy).<\/p>\n

Lastly, the chair needs wheels. Moving a chair without wheels requires more effort than I\u2019m willing to put in [Ed: Definitely lazy…].<\/p>\n

With that said, let\u2019s move on to the chairs.<\/p>\n

Bella Supreme high back<\/h3>\n

The Bella Supreme may have an impressive name, but make no mistake – it\u2019s a budget office chair. Retailing for R499 at Game, this chair is cheap, and it\u2019s not actually that bad. It doesn\u2019t come close to some of the more expensive chairs, but it\u2019s R499 – you can\u2019t beat that.<\/p>\n

We have a few of these in the boardroom at the office (I call it the Serious Biznus\u2122 room), and they\u2019re fairly comfortable for meetings. It has all the features you would want, including swivel and tilt mechanisms, and a gas lift height adjustment.<\/p>\n

\"Bella<\/a>

Bella supreme chair, complete with Game special price for your convenience<\/p><\/div>\n

Soho mesh chair<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking to spend a bit more, the Soho Mesh chair is the next step on the ladder. This mid-back chair has a mesh back support instead of the typical foam covered in leather or material, and it is surprisingly comfortable.<\/p>\n

When I tried out the chair it offered good support, and had all the necessary features including swivel and tilt mechanisms, and a gas lift height adjustment. It\u2019s also certified to carry up to 100kgs, so some of the larger gamers will feel at home.<\/p>\n

\"Soho<\/a>

Soho mesh chair<\/p><\/div>\n

Deluxe high back chair<\/h3>\n

I know a few people with this chair, and most are very happy with it. It\u2019s a high back chair with a double padded back rest and padded arm rests which are quite comfortable. The only issue with these is quality.<\/p>\n

Around half the owners I know have developed a wobble or crack in theirs, which is slightly worrying for the price tag of R1,399. However, the chair ships with a 12-month guarantee, so even if it does break it\u2019s worth a go.<\/p>\n

All the features are here, including a nice wheel system that moves quite freely. The other nice bit is that the chair accommodates up to 120kg, so everyone (well almost) is invited to try it.<\/p>\n

\"Deluxe<\/a>

Deluxe high back chair. No, there weren't any high res images<\/p><\/div>\n

Herman Miller Aeron<\/h3>\n

Unlike the previous chairs, you\u2019re actually able to Google for this one; it even has a Wikipedia page. Everything on this chair is adjustable – in fact Mybroadband’s editor (who uses one of these at the office) called it the \u201cCyborg R.A.T. 7\u201d of the office chair world – not bad praise.<\/p>\n

Winning numerous design awards and having an almost cult following, it isn\u2019t cheap. One of these will probably set you back over R10,000, which is a lot of money, but in the search for the ultimate chair, could you say no?<\/p>\n

\"herman<\/a>

Herman Miller Aeron chair<\/p><\/div>\n

Evo Racing seat + base<\/h3>\n

Here is another option: buying an Evo racing seat that\u2019s meant to go into your Golf.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve sat in a few of these before in cars, and they seem relatively comfortable if racing seats are your thing. Couple one of these racing seats with an office chair base built to accommodate, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n

The base adds height and swivel adjustment, along with wheels and arm rests. The price of around R1,000 per racing seat, plus R600 odd for the base isn\u2019t much more expensive than a regular high back office chair, so if this is your thing it\u2019s worth a try.<\/p>\n

\"evo<\/a>

Evo racing seat and base<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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