Great gaming chairs under $200

Chairs designed specifically for gaming offer head and lumbar pillows, armrests and more ergonomic features to keep you comfortable while beating the next level.

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Whether you’re a hardcore PC gamer, or just playing the new Nintendo Switch OLED Model, you need the right chair. Gaming chairs typically offer more cushioning, more neck and lumbar support, and are more adjustable than standard office chairs. So much so, in fact, that many people prefer gaming chairs to office chairs even when they’re doing light work at the computer. (Gaming chairs are also really cool-looking, compared with oft-boring office chairs.)

Looking to improve your game — or your sitting situation? Or just looking for a great holiday gift for the gamer in your life? The gaming chair options ahead from Amazon, Staples, Wayfair and more, all under $200, won’t break the bank.

GTRacing Pro Series GT099

The Pro Series GT099 gaming chair from GTRacing has a motor-sport-inspired shape and ergonomic design. The height is adjustable, and it comes with lumbar and headrest cushions. Place it in its upright mode to work or recline it a bit for gaming. This chair comes in eight colors, from classic black to pink.

GTRacing Pro Series GT099, $95 after coupon (reduced from $170)

High back gaming chair

This uber-affordable gaming chair from Amazon has an adjustable lumbar support and headrest pillow. Find it in seven colors.

High back gaming chair, $50 (reduced from $85)

Staples Emerge Vartan bonded leather gaming chair

This bonded leather gaming chair from Staples is height adjustable and offers tilt tension, a tilt lock, adjustable arms and a 135-degree reclining seat. It has a removable head pillow and lumbar pillow and comes in four colors.

Staples Emerge Vartan bonded leather gaming chair, $180 (reduced from $270)

GTRacing ACE-M1 gaming chair

The cold-cured foam cushions in this GTRacing chair mold to the shape of your body for maximum comfort. This chair offers 90- to 170-degree reclining and a height-adjustable seat, plus comes in four colors.

GTRacing ACE-M1, $200 (reduced from $360)

Respawn PC and racing game chair

Respawn PC & Racing Game Chair — Wayfair

This height-adjustable gaming chair has a 155-degree tilt with an infinite angle lock, allowing you to choose your best position. The extendable footrest, meanwhile, gives this gaming chair a recliner feel. Choose from 17 colors.

Respawn PC and racing game chair, $180 (reduced from $350)

Staples Emerge Vortex bonded leather gaming chair

This gaming chair from Staples has lumbar support, seat height adjustment, tilt tension and tilt lock. Its arms flip up, so you can easily get in and out of the chair fast. Find it in five colors.

Staples Emerge Vortex bonded leather gaming chair, $160 (reduced from $230)

Zipcode Design Lowndes ergonomic gaming chair

If you’re seeking a subtle, modern look, opt for this gaming chair in black with an integrated headrest and lumbar support. It also comes in eight other hues and offers seat-height adjustment and tilt-lock and tilt-tension control.

Zipcode Design Lowndes ergonomic gaming chair, $154 (reduced from $268)