When it comes to gaming, if there is anything you can do to make yourself more comfortable or enhance your pleasure, it’s probably a wise move to do it. Most gamers, like myself, play games for hours on end, that can be mindbogglingly numbing, but also put a lot of stress on ones body. Did you ever think how that chair you’re sitting in may be effecting your gaming? Could it be that the chair being too low to the ground, or lacking good back support, is hurting your aim or causing you to lose matches? As the old adage goes, comfort can go a long way to making you a better gamer (no, I didn’t just make that up!).
Just as a comfortable chair can significantly impact your gaming performance, the same principle applies to driving. Whether you’re on the virtual roads of a racing game or navigating the real streets in your car, the right seating can enhance your overall experience and even influence your focus and precision. It’s essential to consider factors like lumbar support, seat height, and ergonomic design to ensure that your time behind the wheel is both enjoyable and conducive to maintaining optimal performance.
For those who love the thrill of off-road adventures, like conquering rugged terrains in an off-road wrangler, the importance of a well-designed seat becomes even more pronounced. Off-road enthusiasts often face challenging conditions that can test the limits of their vehicles and their bodies. A custom seat cover tailored for an Off road wrangler not only provides a layer of protection for the original seats but also contributes to a more comfortable and supportive driving experience. This extra layer of comfort can make a significant difference during extended off-road journeys, allowing you to stay focused on the adventure ahead and, perhaps, improving your off-road prowess in the process.
Also, most top level gamers, you know the ones like Ninja and others you see streaming on Twitch (or Mixer now) have one thing in common. They all have super duper comfortable gaming chairs. Is still begs the question though, do gaming chairs really make a difference when playing games? Do they improve “winning“? Let’s consider the following:
Elevated comfort and weight support
The number one benefit of owning a good gaming chair is improving your comfort level. Say goodbye to having to slouch on a super uncomfortable couch or making due with your run of the mill office chair, because you sir, are going to be sitting in style. Let’s get real, if you’re feeling like your body weight isn’t being supported, or you’re supper uncomfortable, you’re probably not going to be able to focus on the game all that well. You’ll spend more time readjusting your body, trying to find a comfortable position, than actually winning matches or completing levels. That’s a bad thing, mkay. An amazing gaming chair could solve this problem over night.
Most gaming chairs are fashioned with just the right features to support the entire framework of your body. For one, the most important part of your body, the spinal region, is properly taken into consideration by a gaming chair. A high backrest that comes with lumbar pillows for extra support is all your spine could ask for. Other than that, you can rest your head, arms, and even feet, as you chase after baddies in your games.
Excellent back support
Here’s a rule of thumb, if you just bought a new gaming chair, and you’re super comfy, you bought the one right one! Saying that, a good gaming chair will support your body correctly and in just the right places. The beauty of gaming chairs is that you can lock them into an ideal position, with adequate support for your back, without having to get up to stretch, or worry about it while you’re trying to game.
Body Breath-ability
When you are looking at the best gaming chairs on the market, the one familiar thing you will notice about all of them is their ability to allow free flow of air between your body and the chair. When you are gaming, particularly for intense game plays, it is natural for your body to start sweating. When this happens, the last thing you want is to have a seat that traps all the heat, sweat, and friction. With a gaming chair, you have the pleasure of remaining cool and sweat free while playing.
Adjust-ability and maneuverability
Have you ever wanted to change your sitting posture, or move from one place to another without actually having to pause your game and get up? With a gaming chair, all this is possible. A good gaming seat will adjust to height, and more importantly can recline, some as far as 180 degrees. The Nokaxus extra large gaming chair pictured above can do just that and more.
Eye-level computing
Many gamers do not appreciate the role a chair plays when it comes to eye level computing. If you have never played games at eye level (or at least at an optimal angle), then it explains why you always have a hard time “winning”. Technically, with a great gaming chair, you are positioned in the right place for your eyes see what’s going on on your screen and in your game. Some sites suggest a level angle, while others push a 30 degree angle viewing angle. Really, at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference, and which angle doesn’t strain your neck too much.
Final Thoughts
Are gaming chairs important to gaming? Do they make a difference? Sure they do. No one wants to be uncomfortable while trying to play a game. I know personally that last thing I want to think about is how sore my butt is or how bad my back feels while putting 8 hours in Fallout 76 or some other game I’m playing. At the end of the day it’s all up to you, do you want to sit in a hand me down office chair, or do you want a rock out in an awesome gaming chair.