Poll: Is PC gaming worth the discomfort?

[strum4h]

The reality is that people all have different preferences.

 

[SovietSecrets]

PC gaming is pretty comfy when you have the right chair. I prefer my chair over my bed most of the time.

 

[Fishyash]

I can't believe we are at the point in history when people see no problems with being too lazy to sit in a chair.

I like this post a lot.

Honestly, whatever I believe, it is rather strange that people find sitting down in a chair almost like a burden compared to laying down.

Anyways I end up slouching after a bit of time on the computer. Which kind of helps.

 

[Karilas]

Don't forget you can buy xbox 360 controllers for computers, so that really shouldn't be a problem.

Though microsoft like to be awkward so an xbox 360 controller meant for xbox 360s won't work on a computer and vice versa, even though they both use USB sockets.

Interestingly enough, the wireless controller that came with my 360 will work just fine as a wired controller for Windows if I connect it to my PC with a third party play and charge kit I bought from Game.

 

[Blue_vision]

This is a major reason why I don't like PC gaming, actually. And I have a laptop, but I still prefer gaming on console because it's more comfortable. Just smack yourself down on the couch, and it's done.

 

[Mr.Pandah]

All about the proper environment and arrangements of your desk that gives PC gaming an overall edge in terms of comfort.Hell, I can even put my legs up when I game on my PC because I have a desk that supports all sorts of positions. This sounds dirty.

 

[Khada]

PC > Console always but I do also enjoy laying on/in my bed to play a game with an xbox controller

 

[Merkavar]

maybe you need a better chair. i can play my pc for hours and hours with out issue

 

[Delusibeta]

If you find *anything* uncomfortable, odds on that you're doing it wrong.

 

[Talson]

I never actually noticed any discomfort.

 

[ohnoitschris]

I actually got a repetitive stress injury thanks to a bad desk. My previous desk was an old writing desk never intended for computers, so I ended up using it with bad posture, resulting in an injury in my neck. I upgraded to one with a sliding keyboard tray and a LOT more leg room, and it's made a world of difference. I've still got neck problems, but they aren't nearly as bad as they once were.

Moral of the story? If you're gonna be into PC gaming, get a good desk and chair. It's worth the investment, considering you'll be spending a LOT of time with them.

 

[x0ny]

Could it be your chair? My chair at the desk is great, I think all chairs now have adjustable features, how much tilt, height, swivel, etc. It could be just your chair that's causing problems.

 

[cystemic]

I'm quite used to my ps3 gaming couch-roosting that after about 3 hours in a chair playing bioshock or something, my back hurts. But I just take more breaks and it's fine, where I can I buy games for console, it's just that some things are so much cheaper on steam that you have to get PC

 

[ManiacEskimo]

If you find PC Gaming uncomfortable, you're doing it wrong.

 

[ParkourMcGhee]

"Is PC gaming worth the discomfort?
Yes, I can't use a mouse if I'm laying down.
No, I'd rather use my controller and be lazy on consoles."

soooo... where is the PC gaming option?

I can't lie down for longer periods of time (reading and such) because it hurts to arch my back that way for too long. Sitting in a chair though I've no issues with.

And flamebait detected.

 

[James Mann]

I never found PC gaming uncomfortable, but i found it could be more comfortable, so i lowered my rig down about a foot and bought a gaming chair. my console is at the foot of my bed, but i find i sit on my bed rather than lay on it anyway, lying on it is uncomfortable and even sitting up i need to place my pillow behind my back, and still it can get uncomfortable... im my experience gaming on a pc has always been more comfortable.

 

[Fooz]

I cant play my console laying down, I cant concentrate properly when doing so, but I do sit in my chair with my legs raised on my desk and kind of sit on my lower part of my back rather than my ass which after a while causes some discomfort but that's my fault

 

[stygN]

I can sit and play for days. No problem with the discomfort really..

 

[Savagezion]

Console gaming is so uncomfortable because my socks don't fit right.

I have been giggling about this statement for almost 2 hours. I really got nothing else to add. I find the reason behind the topic ridiculous but to each their own I guess.

EDIT: Wait I guess I do. How about a laptop? /thread?

 

[Ashendarei]

I can't believe we are at the point in history when people see no problems with being too lazy to sit in a chair.

completely agree ... although it is heartening to see that 2/3 of the replies here have been "um, wtf .. I don't have that problem"