Best Gaming Chairs 2011 - 2012

A X Rocker Pro Series chair to fit even the biggest of players, it is comfortable and fun to use. Included in the chair is a 4 speaker surround sound to give you ultimate sound quality while playing. Feel the music and sound effects thump into your back with the powerful subwoofer and vibration features. Not only is it a wireless connection to all your gaming systems, it connects to your television and music players as well. The armrests are adjustable to allow added comfort for different body types.

Ace Bayou X-Rocker 11 SE Audio Gamer Chair
With a 2.1 audio system and subwoofers, you get a good audio experience with this chair. Also able to be used with gaming systems and television/music options, all your media needs are covered. The vinyl that covers the chair is padded, durable and is easy to clean. The arm rests are adjustable for added comfort. A side panel gives you access to all your jacks and control buttons. Also included are 1 RCA male-to-3.5mm plug adapter, 2 RCA female-to-female plug adapters, 1 RC stereo-to-mini plug adapter, and 1 main power adapter. For storage, it folds in half to reduce the size. It is made of wood, metal, foam and vinyl. It measures 29x22.5x37" and is about 32 pounds.

This Ace Bayou chair also comes with a four speaker and subwoofer system. It comes with a 120 volt AC, 60Hz power supply with other cable and adapters included for added connectivity convenience. It can connect to gaming systems, televisions and music players alike. The control panel is easily located along the side of the seat with all the jacks and bells and whistles you might need. There are headphone jacks, volume and bass knobs, band control and the power button. Because the chair sits on a pedestal, it tilts just the way you want it. The arm rests are adjustable and it folds in half for storage. It measures 24x36 1/4x24 and weighs 33 pounds.

BoomChair Stealth Boom Chair
Looking like it came straight out of a space ship, this BoomChair has a very cool design. It sits off the ground and has padded armrests with an adjustable headrest and adjustable swivel and tilt. It comes with two 3 inch 2-way speakers and 4 inch subwoofer. Also able to connect to gaming systems and televisions, you will enjoy being even closer to your favorite characters. If you choose a wireless type of connection, it can be powered with 8 size D batteries.

This Playseat Evolution Gaming seat works for racing games. The design has been updated and it is covered with double stitched vinyl. It works with every game console including the Xbox 360, GameCube, PlayStation 3, PC's and any others. Giving you a realistic racing simulation, you will feel like you are truly behind the wheel. It is made with reinforced steel for stability and durability. The seat is cushioned for extra comfort for those long playing sessions and the chair is also ergonomically correct so your posture is entirely supported. It won't wobble and is quite easy to assemble. Install your favorite steering wheel to the middle pole and attach the pedals and you are good to go. You can adjust the distance of pedals to accommodate for different heights of different players. It measures 52.1x19.7x38.6.

Wii Inflatable Racing Kart
While not a typical gaming chair, this is a fun option for kids and adults alike. It brings the arcade experience to your home. You only need to secure your Wii remote to it to experience some very realistic racing. Set up is easy and inflates with an air pump giving you more time to play and less mechanical time. It is made to be strong and durable to handle even the most intense play. It is made to be Wii MotionPlus compatible and the integrated steering wheel stores the Wii remote. Games that can be played with it are Mario Kart Wii, Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing, Need for Speed: Pro Street, Need for Speed: Nitro, Need for Speed Undercover, Excite Truck and any Wii racing game that uses motion control.
Most chairs offer the same features but there are a few differences and price is always to be considered, but you should be able to find something great to bring a new level to your media experience.

A more affordable option, this Free Play Game Pad is a wireless and portable game pad that includes speakers and is made to fit almost any car seat or chair. If you game at friends homes, being able to take this pad with you will make you the envy of all your competitors. This works with your gaming systems and computers along with your music players. It comes with wireless audio and rechargeable lithium batteries that will cover you for four and a half hours of intense game play, or twelve hours of music. You have control over the vibration intensity and sound control for your headphones. This is a great value and gives you most of the other features that the bigger, full size chairs offer.

If you're a PC gamer, then most likely you're looking for an office-style gaming chair. While there are some types of office-style chairs made specifically for gaming I'd recommend that you purchase an inexpensive one that breathes well. If you don't know why, then make sure to see the video "public service announcement" below.

What to Look For:

Try to find an office chair that is similar to the featured chair to the right, the 86000 Series Executive Mesh Back Chair. It has durable fabric and has a mesh backrest which is perfect for long gaming hours. It also has a 360 degree swivel. The 3 adjustment levers also give you complete control on where you'd like it to sit.

On a more personal note, I am somewhat biased towards this chair as I've had it for nearly a year now and have had no problems writing and gaming in it for many hours each day.