Modern video games feature impressive graphics and extremely immersive storylines — but the world’s oldest digital games were way more basic. One of the earliest video games was 1962’s Spacewar!, a computer game where players navigated combat sequences among the stars with simple, 2D graphics. A few years later, developers created the prototype for the world’s first at-home gaming console. After perfecting the machine, the developers offered an official version in 1972, marking the start of at-home gaming.
In those early years of at-home gaming, the idea of a special gaming chair would probably sound silly to a lot of people. But over time, video games became way more immersive — so special furniture became less out-there. After all, longer gaming sessions meant players needed chairs that would stay comfortable for hours.
In the mid to late-1990s, game developers started producing better graphics and action-packed storylines that made it hard to put down the joystick. This new level of popularity made video games more popular in general and probably supported the increasing number of gaming chairs for sale.
Today, some gaming chairs are pretty affordable while others demand steep price tags. Let’s take a look at the world’s most expensive gaming chairs.
- Maxnomic Smite XL
- Tank Series 400LB Computer Gaming Chair for Big Guys
- AKRacing Masters Series Pro Gaming Chair
- Aeron Chair – Gaming Edition
- Embody Gaming Chair
- GTM Motion Simulator
- IW-J20 PRO
- Zero Gravity Workstation Ultimate
Brand: Maxnomic and Titan Forge Games at Hi-Rez Studios
Interesting Feature: Designed for gamers measuring up to 6 feet 9 inches tall
Design: Made with options to match the custom height of your gaming desk
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This chair is ideal for bigger gamers who don’t want to compromise on comfort. The design was created for players measuring up to 6 feet 9 inches tall — but that’s not all. The brand backs up durability and breathing room with comfortable padding and carefully measured armrests.
For nearly $600, the Maxnomic Smite XL comes with a unique, colorful design that’s as sleek as your setup. The chair also features an adjustable base so gamers of any height can enjoy a comfortable seat.
Did you know?
The people behind this chair seem pretty confident in their design. As they put it, “even the gods pine for” this chair. Do you think it’s worth the price?
Brand: DXRacer
Interesting Feature: Specially designed armrests for taller gamers
Design: Designed with bigger gamers in mind
photo source: dxracer.com
DXRacer made this gaming chair with big guys in mind — and they really thought of everything. Starting with the armrests, the designers created a system that won’t leave taller gamers without comfortable space to sit. Next, the chair as a whole is durable and strong enough for long sessions thanks to a wide aluminum base.
Beyond durability, DXRacer ensures comfort with plenty of high-density foam padding and a tall backrest.
In the end, be ready to spend more than $600 on this expensive gaming chair.
Did you know?
DXRacer recommends this chair for gamers up to 6 feet 6 inches tall.
Brand: AKRacing
Interesting Feature: Additional leg support thanks to ergonomic design
Design: Crafted to provide a wider and deeper seating space
photo source: akracing.com
For more than $670, you can own this Masters Series Pro Gaming Chair from AKRacing.
Beyond basic features like back support, this chair offers additional leg support that keeps gamers comfortable for hours of play. The design also includes special cooling foam that prevents sweat build-up and makes the whole gaming experience way more comfortable.
Like other expensive gaming chairs, the Masters Series Pro has a sleek design that easily matches any setup — from PC to console.
Did you know?
AKRacing makes this chair with breathable PU leather. The brand also says their chair features a wider frame and a deeper seat, making space for gamers of any size.
Brand: Herman Miller
Interesting Feature: Herman Miller’s special PostureFit back and lumbar support
Design: Created with Herman Miller’s cooling foam
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Herman Miller is a big name in the world of furniture — so it’s no surprise the brand joined the gaming chair market.
This special edition of the brand’s Aeron Chair was made with gamers in mind. The design takes the classic Aeron Chair’s ergonomic design and adds a matte-black coloring to match gaming setups. The chair also features breathable materials so you don’t get overheated while playing, and the back support is made to work with a gamer’s “upright, active posture.”
Did you know?
According to Herman Miller, this chair is made from recycled materials, helping “divert plastic waste from the ocean.”
Brand: Herman Miller
Interesting Feature: Extra layer of foam for long gaming sessions
Design: Made to support gaming with copper-fused cooling foam and ergonomic design
photo source: store.hermanmiller.com
Up next is another chair from Herman Miller. This time it’s the Embody Gaming Chair, a straightforward setup that looks perfect for everything from PC to console gaming.
Like many Herman Miller designs, this chair promises the ultimate ergonomic experience. The brand added extra foam for comfort, but you also get more special features like a copper-fused material designed to keep you cool during long sessions.
Now if promises of ergonomic design aren’t convincing, Herman Miller really went the extra step by consulting “more than 30” physicians and experts in biomechanics. The chair was designed with their input in mind, then gamers tested the final product to ensure it works for real players.
In the end, the company asks for nearly $1,800 for this chair. Do you think it’s worth that price?
Did you know?
This chair features a special back support system that automatically adjusts to the user’s spine.
Brand: GTR Simulator
Interesting Feature: Simulates motion of the game
Design: Made for gamers and people training to drive
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Check out this GTM Motion Simulator if you want a gaming chair that really brings the action to life.
As its name suggests, this wildly expensive piece of furniture is a motion simulator that syncs with action-packed driving sequences for a full-body experience.
So what does the brand say about this chair? Well, it looks like GTR Simulator is really pushing the whole fake driving thing. The company says the GTM Motion Simulator lets users take their ride “for a test lap without ever stopping for gas, hitting the track, changing a tire, or breaking the bank.”
Beyond high-tech motion simulation, this expensive gaming chair offers some ergonomic details. The simulator’s seat includes padding and back support adjustments. You also get tilt control and the pedals can be adjusted for height — so the design should work for even the tallest gamers.
All said, the GTM Motion Simulator will cost you over $3,000. Would you buy it?
Did you know?
The GTM Motion Simulator promises a fun time, but the system has pretty limited compatibility. You can connect it to a few driving simulators on PC, but Xbox compatibility is still off the table.
Brand: Imperator Works
Interesting Feature: Fake guns for action-packed gaming
Design: Created to look like a motorized and weaponized vehicle
photo source: imperatorworks.com
With a price tag of nearly $8,000, this gaming chair better deliver.
You’ll have to decide if it’s worth the price, but the design is undoubtedly cool. The unique look offers fake guns to really bring action-packed gaming to life. Plus, the chair stands on tracks that look like they came straight from a tank.
Don’t get too excited though! Those tracks look like the real deal, but the brand behind this expensive gaming chair says they’re just for decoration.
But even if the tracks aren’t motorized, the IW-J20 PRO still has a lot to offer. The seat itself is made from a race car’s chair while the frame is made from high-carbon steel. As for the armrests and keyboard tray, Imperator Works says both are durable and ergonomic.
Topping off this expensive gaming chair is a phone-sized control panel that “controls every move of the workstation.” Strangely though, the brand behind this chair doesn’t mention what parts of the chair move — maybe you’ll just have to buy it and find out.
Did you know?
Gamers seem to like this chair — it even has a back-order wait time of 60 days!
Brand: Ergoquest
Interesting Feature: Motorized backrest
Design: Support for up to three monitors
photo source: ergoquest.com
At $15,995 the Zero Gravity Workstation Ultimate is the most expensive gaming chair in the world.
If you want the best gaming chair, this one’s for you – but you’ll have to pay a pretty penny. The incredibly expensive design from Ergoquest features motorization all over. From the backrest to the legs, this chair lets you easily adjust the angles for maximum comfort. Plus, the designers added memory foam under the cotton and poly cover so you’re well-padded no matter how you sit.
If we’re talking about a gaming chair, we have to mention the tech. This chair doesn’t feature much tech of its own, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck without space to play — it is a gaming chair after all! So what did the designers do? They didn’t include built-in displays, but they did create space for up to three 34” monitors!
Now if all that comfort and display space doesn’t seal the deal, check out the little touches like built-in task lighting and an adjustable keyboard/mouse tray. You can even program the motorized portions to remember certain positions for easy adjustment — it’s the little things.
Did you know?
Ergoquest says the motor system can remember up to 10 different configurations.
