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CES 2009: Behold my future gaming throne photo

You know what I'm going to do once I've become disgustingly wealthy because of my highly literate work on a major gaming blog? I'm going to buy one of these chairs, sit down and never stand up again for anything ever.

This is an Emperor Workstation, and mere words cannot properly describe its glory. In addition to the three 19" synchronized displays, it comes equipped with a 5.1 surround sound system (using BOSE speakers), a lamp which simulates natural light to reduce eye strain and a freakin' air filtration system. The plush leather seat can be adjusted in three locations as well as tilting the entire unit back or forwards for maximum comfort using a touchscreen control panel. 

Oh, and did I mention that the thing rotates? Yeah, it comes pre-programmed to turn 360 degrees over an eight-hour period in the event you've positioned it near a window and need to avoid irritating glare from the sun. And the monitor arm retracts to let you out of your awesome alien pod in the event that your house is on fire and you value your life more than the chair.

The Emperor is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination and retails for just under $40,000. So let's get those pageviews crackin', folks. My La-Z-Boy is looking a little ragged and I'd like to replace it with this bad boy as quickly as possible.

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Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 09:24
Chris Carter
The fact that it has a spine makes it look sentient. A sentient being that will someday eat you.
Big Z's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 09:25
Big Z
I can't think of a better way to spend 40 grand. I bet the damn thing weighs a ton!
Valthonis's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 09:30
Valthonis
Want. Want so hard.
J03yyz's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 09:37
J03yyz
i bet if someone actually came to that company with $40000 and said "i want one" they would come up with every excuse in the world to make sure you dont buy one
HydroTonix's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 09:40
HydroTonix
Its a do want.

@ J03yyz, Why would they not want to sell you one?
welkstar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 09:48
welkstar
Does it come with a Portal gun?
Xhumation's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 09:59
Xhumation
the lack of cupholders disturbs me.
Cuban B's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 10:11
Cuban B
reminds me of the chairs in wall-e
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 10:16
mistic
You know what I'm going to do once I've become disgustingly wealthy because of my highly literate work on a major gaming blog? I'm going to buy one of these chairs, sit down and never stand up again for anything ever.

exactly my idea!
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 10:46
falinter
How about 400 of us throw down $1,000 and take turns.
Good idea, righttt?
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 10:46
falinter
Woops one too many zeros.
Steel Squirrel's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 10:49
Steel Squirrel
@ Mxyzptlk

Hahahahahaha.... I was thinking the same thing when I saw it.
Cartman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 11:00
Cartman
Lol @ Mxyzptlk. If this thing had wheels it would be fucking heaven.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 11:03
fetusmilk
bwahahah i was thinking that as well.
CrocBox's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 11:10
CrocBox
If this had any means of movement it would be like Wall*E :O
moshakirby's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 12:00
moshakirby
If that thing had legs and arms that could be controlled by brainwaves then I'd be all for just becoming a head in a machine.
wardrox's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 14:52
wardrox
Just... oh my god.

If I don't go to PAX for 40 years.. I could have that chair.... hmmm
Drach's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 14:58
Drach
That would be fun to play Descent in. They look like the Tesla Pods they had for Mechwarrior.
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 16:01
Eschatos
Dear God. That is amazing.
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 17:58
Wexx
Looks like one of those wheeled vehicles from the clone wars, you know... only white. and not as big.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 18:43
TrailerParkJesus
Yeah if this had wheels, I would've bought it. Too bad
robotsex's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 19:29
robotsex
Nice. Yet another incentive to sit on your ass all day and not accomplish anything of merit. 40,000 is a college education, a down payment for a house or car, a trip around the world - almost anything would be better than a chair that perpetuates false accomplishment.

Looks Geiger'esque with the spine though, I'll give it that.
Detry's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 20:51
Detry
I actually clicked through here from Reddit... wooooo.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/12/2009 21:31
grafkhun
but... does it shoot lasers?
sumdawg's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/14/2009 14:50
sumdawg
that would look great in my cheap one bedroom apartment. lol
Michael Fields's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/08/2010 16:08
Michael Fields
Wow. I Want One :P
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