It’s a guy thing…apparently.
gadget July 19th, 2009
It’s something I’ve always wanted since I started gaming … a space to call my own.
The culmination of a host of Ebay purchases, an old dot matrix printer desk and some old steel along with a bit of my own effort has produced my very own gaming chair. Completely portable, able to be broken down to shift around, it has its own power board (surge protected), speakers in the chair or if I want to really rock my world, external speakers with small subwoofers, good enough to hear the bad guys creeping up on me and a 22″ LCD screen.
The reclined seating position enables me to have separate hand controllers: one is the mouse (providing look around capability and selection aids); the other, a usb programmable controller which, once setup, enables the user to sit back without having to reach for the keyboard at any time during a game.
So what have I got? Stress relief and fun all rolled into one.
I’m sure I could even sell something like this …
Already I’ve had concerned females saying: “… don’t show this to my partner…”. They say we’ll never get any work done if he gets one of those! One of those very same women however did suggest something very worthy. She asked: “Where is the stubby holder?” Good point. I said via Facebook…it’s on the drawing board…now.
I’m sure I’ll come up with other mods but for now…. it’s a far better place that I find myself in.
Lock n load…ooo ahh!
- Games we play , geekdom , fun , Bemusing
Hi, I’m an Italian journalist coming to Alice Springs the 8th October (just few days, unfortunately). I’d like to get in touch with you. Could you give me your email address? thanks, Emanuela Zuccalà
Hi Emanuela,
You can contact Gary at: gary.weir (-at-) nt.gov.au
Amanda
As someone who might be moving to Alice in the near future, I really have to thank you for this blog. The photographs are jsut stunning! It’s a shame you haven’t updated in so long, I hope all is well.
PS. This chair totally needs a stubby holder. And screw the husband, *I* want this chair!