I'm not much for gaming chairs, as I have a rather comfy sofa corner that seems to serve the purpose just fine without vibrating against my ass every time I find a health potion, but some people like that sort of thing, you know. Ultimate Game Chair has decided to take it a step further, partnering with Capcom to release the Reactor Video Game chair. No one told them videogame is one word, I guess.
Anyway, 180 greenbacks will score you one of these thrones come later this year. Not only does it feature stereo sound and eight vibrating motors, but it also has a massage function to keep you energized while you play. As far as I can tell, the only reason the Capcom logo is on it is just ... well ... to have a chair with the Capcom logo on it. Good if you're a huge Capcom fan, I'd wager. There will be a non-branded version of the chair available for $200 as well, if you don't dig the branding.
I'm completely skeptical on the concept of a chair pre-made for gaming, but like I said, I have my sofa corner. Would you guys buy something like this? I'd like to be enlightened to hear about the adventures one can have in such an item, and if it really enhances the gameplay experience.
[Via Electronic House -- Thanks, Jonathan]
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4:49 PM on 06.09.2008
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Not putting much stock in the drawing power of SFIV, are we?
Now, I sit in my considerably less comfortable desk chair. I still can't imagine buying furniture specifically intended for me to game with, though.
Lurk The Fuck Moar
And a usb hub.
And a 10 disk cd/dvd changer.
And surround sound w/sub
And....
Will it blend?
I love you, Colette, but this shall not stand!
the one in the pic just seems to high to be really comfortable, plus mine is actually a rocking-chair, which gives you interesting 'other' possibilities :-)
But that chair doesnt look that comfy, where are the arm rests?It looks like you could fall out of it it's that narrow looking.I agree with other people saying that they should have gone more for an egg shape chair
It seems to be a games industry thing. I have no idea why, but the official stance of games bloggers and, I imagine, the industry as a whole is that it's one word. It's incredibly silly and I really don't understand it. It bothers me more than it should.