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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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Magnalon's Avatar
Magnalon at 01/12/2009 09:24
The fact that it has a spine makes it look sentient. A sentient being that will someday eat you.
Big Z's Avatar
Big Z at 01/12/2009 09:25
I can't think of a better way to spend 40 grand. I bet the damn thing weighs a ton!
Valthonis's Avatar
Valthonis at 01/12/2009 09:30
Want. Want so hard.
J03yyz's Avatar
J03yyz at 01/12/2009 09:37
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
HydroTonix at 01/12/2009 09:40
Its a do want.

@ J03yyz, Why would they not want to sell you one?
welkstar's Avatar
welkstar at 01/12/2009 09:48
Does it come with a Portal gun?
Xhumation's Avatar
Xhumation at 01/12/2009 09:59
the lack of cupholders disturbs me.
Cuban B's Avatar
Cuban B at 01/12/2009 10:11
reminds me of the chairs in wall-e
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 01/12/2009 10:16
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!
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 01/12/2009 10:29
falinter's Avatar
falinter at 01/12/2009 10:46
How about 400 of us throw down $1,000 and take turns.
Good idea, righttt?
falinter's Avatar
falinter at 01/12/2009 10:46
Woops one too many zeros.
Steel Squirrel's Avatar
Steel Squirrel at 01/12/2009 10:49
@ Mxyzptlk

Hahahahahaha.... I was thinking the same thing when I saw it.
Cartman's Avatar
Cartman at 01/12/2009 11:00
Lol @ Mxyzptlk. If this thing had wheels it would be fucking heaven.
fetusmilk's Avatar
fetusmilk at 01/12/2009 11:03
bwahahah i was thinking that as well.
CrocBox's Avatar
CrocBox at 01/12/2009 11:10
If this had any means of movement it would be like Wall*E :O
moshakirby's Avatar
moshakirby at 01/12/2009 12:00
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
wardrox at 01/12/2009 14:52
Just... oh my god.

If I don't go to PAX for 40 years.. I could have that chair.... hmmm
Drach's Avatar
Drach at 01/12/2009 14:58
That would be fun to play Descent in. They look like the Tesla Pods they had for Mechwarrior.
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 01/12/2009 16:01
Dear God. That is amazing.
Wexx's Avatar
Wexx at 01/12/2009 17:58
Looks like one of those wheeled vehicles from the clone wars, you know... only white. and not as big.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar
TrailerParkJesus at 01/12/2009 18:43
Yeah if this had wheels, I would've bought it. Too bad
robotsex's Avatar
robotsex at 01/12/2009 19:29
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
Detry at 01/12/2009 20:51
I actually clicked through here from Reddit... wooooo.
grafkhun's Avatar
grafkhun at 01/12/2009 21:31
but... does it shoot lasers?
sumdawg's Avatar
sumdawg at 01/14/2009 14:50
that would look great in my cheap one bedroom apartment. lol
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