Poll: Is PC gaming worth the discomfort?

[A random person]

I understand where the OP is coming from, being someone who likes to lay sideways (I use another chair as a footrest) when playing point-and-click games myself. I find changing positions and taking the occasional break (which I do anyway) works fine, though.

I thought this thread was gonna be about upgrading and technical aspects, to which I'd respond that PC gaming only requires pretty basic tech skills (which in turn are largely googling), something you should have or develop anyways.

 

[LondonBeer]

Im deeply uncomfortable in my soft suede leather tilt back swivel chair, with its massage unit & heater.

Also the well chosen keyboard with a meaty key stroke and sizeable keys go well with my custom weighted & alternative shelled mouse.

OP is a dullard. I wont even go into the use of monitor as opposed to a TV screen in regards to eye strain.

 

[Rpground]

my question is,what discomfort? is the human race really becoming so lazy that we cant even sit in a chair without going "geez,sitting in this chair is hard work. i need to lay down". i thought sitting down was to get off your feet,so your feet can rest.

but no,there isnt any discomfort and there shouldnt be any...unless your chair is made of solid oak or something...

 

[-Samurai-]

I hate sitting in chairs. I find it uncomfortable to the point of being extremely annoying. When I'm annoyed, I'm not having fun.

I really just hate sitting.

 

[badmunky64]

I got back-pain from playing PC games at my college desk and chair.

 

[conflictofinterests]

I can't react fast enough with a controller laying down, so I have to sit up anyways. Is it different if you don't have boobs?

 

[Lilani]

I actually find it to be more uncomfortable to lie down. I have to support myself on my elbows so I can be upright enough to see the screen, so it puts unnecessary strain on my shoulders, arms, and back. If ever I'm using a console I'm always sitting up.

 

[ThePirateMan]

What uncomfort?

Seriously.

I'm not feeling it.

Maybe if I had a bad chair.

 

[Skorpyo]

Discomfort. From a computer chair. You can't be serious.

Though, I may have a solution for you:

Spoiler: Take your pick.

 

[Wintermoot]

I,m no realy botherd that much by sitting in a chair maybe you sit in one of those chairs with that dont have a pillow on it

 

[JUMBO PALACE]

Wait, You're uncomfortable..sitting down... in your chair? Interesting.

Anyway, I always sit in a chair at home, or on my bed with my back against the wall when I'm at college. I can't play games lying down.

 

[gim73]

The only real time PC gaming is uncomfortable is when you are trying to do it on a laptop. PC games are almost always worth playing on the PC, even if there is a console version available to play. Your question is loaded. It's like asking 'Is it worth playing xbox live with all these douche-bags?'. It hardly encompasses the entire populations experience. Sometimes I enjoy oblivion on my xbox, and other times I want better graphics and control that I get by playing it on my desktop. Nothing is keeping you from getting a recliner in your computer room and sitting with that at your computer desk.

 

[OldRat]

What discomfort? Are you actually suggesting the only way to play games is by lying down? Because then I think you're quite alone with that. Most people also play their console games sitting.

Damn, I don't even know how you would go on about trying to play anything lying down. If you're back down, you're going to be peering over yourself (and probably getting your feet in the way), meaning your neck gets tired. If you're sideways, then so is the screen in relation to you.
No, I think most people would have more discomfort trying to play lying down than playing in the usual way and sitting. Also, it would look extra lazy for anyone happening upon the scene.

 

[Chesterfield Snapdragon McFisticuffs]

I spent as much on my chair as my computer (that is to say, around NZ$2000) and now I can game pretty much all day without any back or neck pains. Glory to the silicone lumbar!

 

[Loki Cain]

Let's face it, PC gaming is uncomfortable.

This is not true, why just the other night me and my buddy had a small lan party sitting in recliners with laptops and just used the arm of the chair for the mouse.

 

[Luke Cartner]

Ummn I get RSI when using the consoler.. I actually not play my consoles for this exact reason.. And if there is an option to get the game on pc or console will go the pc route..

 

[Dys]

I can't game laying down. It's weird and feels awkward, so whether I can lay down or not doesn't effect my choice of platform. Also, it's pretty easy to use a gamepad for a PC, xbox controllers plug straight in and work and PS3 controllers need an easily downloaded driver.

 

[Vykrel]

the discomfort in my case comes from not being able to play most games, and having to figure out which ones i CAN play. i dont like having to upgrade my PC, so i just play console

and i am more comfortable sitting on my bed with a controller, too

 

[Radelaide]

While it's not the optimum choice for cost-effective gaming hardware... buy a laptop.

Problem solved.

My primary gaming PC is my laptop and it's hard to game on if doesn't have a mouse attached.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

I'm sorry, but PC gaming is really comfortable.