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6 cheap gaming chairs for pain-free playing without breaking the bank

Carter Sullivan

Having one of the best gaming chairs on the market is essential if you want to settle down for a long gaming session without distraction or discomfort, but often they don't come cheap.

When looking for a gaming chair that’s right for you, there are a few things to consider. One, inevitably, is budget — gaming chairs can get extremely sophisticated, with some clocking in at $1000 or more. If you can afford to splash that much money, then you’ll be able to get one of the best gaming chairs on the market, but there are plenty of options that clock in at less than $100 that will serve you perfectly well.

Broadly, there are two types of gaming chairs available nowadays, allowing you to hone in on what works best for you. The classic silhouette isn’t a million miles away from a standard office chair, albeit more sophisticated, with a bigger emphasis on straight-up comfort rather than simply ergonomic support.

There are also recliner chairs, which have more similarities with an armchair than anything else — they’re not particularly suited to PC gaming because of their laid-back position, but they’re great for people who prefer to play games on consoles connected to their TV.

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Below, we’ve rounded up 7 of the best cheap gaming chairs you can buy right now.

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Cheap gaming chairs, at a glance:

  • Cougar Explore, $199.99 from Amazon - buy here
  • OFM Gaming Chair, $164.32 from Amazon - buy here
  • GTPlayer Gaming Chair, $105.99 from Amazon - buy here
  • X Rocker Pro 200 Gaming Chair, $64 from Walmart - buy here
  • Respawn 110, $142.15 from Amazon - buy here
  • Homall Gaming Recliner, $179.99 from Amazon - buy here

Cougar Explore

  • Cougar Explore Gaming Chair, $199.99 from Amazon - buy here

Cougar is a fairly big name in the world of gaming chairs, but at just $199.99 on Amazon, the Explore gaming chair is definitely at the more affordable end of the spectrum but doesn't skimp on quality: for example, it has a steel frame, rather than the aluminum one found in many cheap gaming chairs. There are little touches of quality, too, including the fact that the striking orange Cougar logo is stitched into the chair, rather than being stickered on.

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Other quality materials used include PVC leather, which is breathable and cool to keep you comfortable for long sessions, and the ergonomic high-backed silhouette is designed to properly support your lower back. There are also two pillows included for your head and lumbar region.

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OFM Gaming Chair

  • OFM Gaming Chair, $164.32 at Amazon - buy here

Rather than being a gaming company, OFM is a furniture company, meaning that it knows what it's doing when it comes to making a chair.

This racing-style chair is designed to be as good for a long day at work as it is a long gaming session, and we think its understated segmented design is one of the best in this list, with a mixture of materials and leather accents.

With a 275lb weight capacity and a wide seat, it's also good for larger gamers, and people love how easy it is to set up — it comes with an Allen key to make things easier, and most reviewers say it tends to take them around 20 minutes to get it put together.

GTPlayer Gaming Chair

  • GTPlayer Gaming Chair, $105.99 from Amazon - buy here

In our review of the GTPlayer Gaming Chair, we concluded that it's a "great option if you're looking for a reliable and stylish gaming chair at a reasonable price."

That's because it comes in a huge array of colors — our favorites are the sleek all-black, the black and green, and the all-pink — has a solid design and can recline between 90 and 150 degrees (there's an expandable footrest built in).

However, it is a bit of a pain to set up, so you might want to recruit someone to help you.

X Rocker Pro 200 Gaming Chair

  • X Rocker Pro 200 Gaming Chair, $64 from Walmart - buy here

Thanks to a generous sale at Walmart, this rocker chair from X Rocker probably represents some of the best value for money on this list.

That's because it comes with two in-built speakers and a subwoofer for better sound quality, and the design is fully ergonomic, with separate arms for extra comfort.

However, some reviewers say that it's bigger in real life than they were expecting, so that's worth bearing in mind.

Respawn 110

  • Respawn 110, $142.15 from Amazon - buy here

Respawn is from the same umbrella brand as OFM, so you can be sure that its 110 chair will be comfortable to sit in.

As its name might suggest, Respawn is a more gamer-oriented brand than OFM, and this chair comes in two editions — the 2019 Series and the 2021 Series. The latter is currently cheaper on Amazon, thanks to a generous sale.

The 2021 Series comes with "more durable, thicker padding", according to Respawn, and it's available in a wide array of colors, including red, blue and green.

Reviewers love it, with one saying "frankly, I think it might be underpriced".

Homall Gaming Recliner

  • Homall Gaming Recliner, $179.99 from Amazon - buy here

The Homall Gaming Recliner is a bit of an anomoly — it doesn't really fit into either category of gaming chair, instead opting for a design similar to an armchair, meaning it would look at home in a lounge as it would in an office or bedroom.

It's made of high-quality PU leather, and reclines from 90 to 180 degrees, meaning that you'll have all the freedom to change position whenever you like, and it can support up to 265lbs of weight.