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Theres a popular myth that every gaming setup needs a gaming chair.
On the surface, it makes sense; where else would you need a gaming chair?
While this design effectively resists G-forces, it becomes a hindrance when gaming at a desk.
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It could be useful if youre building a motion-driving simulation rig, but most gamers are not.
So, it essentially forces you to remain in one position.
However, office chairs allow you to stretch and move about.
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Im about 511an above-average heightand I still find many gaming chairs too big.
This can lead to slouching, poor posture, and eventually back pain.
Oddly enough, larger people may still struggle with gaming chairs because the bucket seat design is restrictive.
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Bad Lumbar Support
Lumbar support is one of the key arguments for using ergonomic chairs.
Its important because good lumbar support will minimize back pain in those long gaming sessions.
Additionally, it helps correct your sitting posture and reduces the risk of long-term problems arising from improper posture.
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I should add that good posture is a key tenet tostaying healthy as a gamer.
Its a popular marketing gimmick, and you may have noticed it yourself.
Unfortunately, this is also often the case with gaming chairs.
In fact, its a corereason not to buy a gaming chair.
For instance, my last gaming chair cost north of $250 and was made with PU leather.
The material was barely breathable, and its lumbar support was that infamous pillow.
It also has more adjustability, with a multi-dimensional headrest and armrest.
The gaming chair didnt have an adjustable headrest, and its armrests could only go up and down.
Gaming chairs costs go into their metal frames and multi-colored upholsteries.
However, while office chairs have more modest designs and plastics, they are better designed and cost less.
3An Office Chair Is Aesthetically Safer
Another thing about gaming designs is that they can be polarizing.
They have a very hit-or-miss effect where they stand out either positively or negatively.
It looks normal, and a gaming chair doesnt feel at home at my desk.
