Gaming chair
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A gaming chair is a type of chair designed for the comfort of gamers.[1][2] They differ from most office chairs in having high backrest designed to support the upper back and shoulders.[3] They are also more customizable: the armrests, back, lumbar support and headrest can all be adjusted for comfort and efficiency.[3]
The gaming chair gained popularity with the rising influence of Twitch and other online game streaming websites. Sitting at a computer, playing games for hours on end attracted streamers to purchase gaming chairs.
History
The first ergonomic gaming chairs were produced by DXRacer around 2006, a company that originally produced seats for sport cars. Before 2006, the company was known for producing high-end seats for luxury cars. However, the company began to experience difficulties with Chrysler discontinuing multiple lines of cars.[4] In 2008, more companies began to produce gaming chairs.[4]
The gaming chair market grew rapidly in 2011 with the advent of the live-streaming platform Twitch and the popularization of eSports.[1] Within the Twitch community, it became common knowledge that having a gaming chair labeled streamers to be a legitimate and respectable gamer.[5]
Types
There are three main types of gaming chairs. These include PC, platform, and hybrid gaming chairs.[6]
- PC gaming chairs
- PC gaming chairs are the most popular and well-known. They resemble office chairs, but include a headrest, lumbar support, as well as adjustable armrests.[6]
- Platform gaming
- Platform gaming chairs are popular among console gamers. This is because they are meant to rest on the floor and are efficient for television gaming. These chairs normally resemble recliner chairs.[6]
- Hybrid gaming chairs
- Lastly, hybrid gaming chairs share characteristics of both PC and platform gaming chairs. They are often mounted on a swivel base, but still include the shape and style of a platform chair.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b Schwartzberg, Lauren (21 July 2017). "Ask the Strategist: What's the Deal With Gaming Chairs?". New York: The Strategist. Vox Media. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "The Global Gaming Chair Market is expected to grow by USD 71.3 mn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ a b Rovzar, Chris (2020-07-17). "It's Time to Consider Getting a Gaming Chair for Your Home Office". The One. Bloomberg. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ a b "History Of Gaming Chairs (From 2006 To $1+ Billion In Sales)". Gaming Chairs Hunter. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ Schwartzberg, Lauren (2017-07-21). "Ask the Strategist: What's the Deal With Gaming Chairs?". The Strategist. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
- ^ a b c d "The Different Types of Gaming Chairs for PC and Console: Buyer's Guide". Chair Institute. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
