Best Kids Gaming Chairs: Age & Style Kept In Mind

Best gaming chair for 8 or 10 year old kids especially:
Techni Mobili Racer

As we mentioned above, the Techni Mobili RTA-KS40 is a fantastic gaming chair for kids aged 7-12. A part of our praise comes due to the mellower racer design of the chair.

What do we need by 'mellower'? Well, basically this chair lies somewhere between the gaming chair and office chair styles. This makes it great for both serving as your kid's gaming entertainment hub and a great chair to study and do homework in.

The max weight capacity here stands at 130 lbs (59 kg). The reason we recommend it for smaller kids, though, is that the chair itself weighs too. Better stick to up to 110 or so lbs, to be honest.

Here are a few standout factors we like:

• Quality of upholstery: TechniFlex might sound gimmicky, but it works. The chair's synthetic materials are durable and feel good.
  
  
• Smooth pneumatic mechanism: The Mobili chair adjusts easily and with elegance.
  
  
• Cool looks: Being a racer/study chair hybrid, this one is really unique in terms of design and comfort. Kids really love cool stuff, and boy is that chair a beauty.

For stability and durability the chair has a five-star nylon base that easily supports applicable weights.

There are also durable dual non-marking 2" casters. They roll smoothly and above all, they're manufactured to not leave marks on your floor.

Another great thing is the ease of assembly with the Techno Mobili. There are no complicated procedures and you can get it up and running in less then 15 minutes.

All in all, there are many reasons to see why we consider this as the best kids gaming chair for 7 to 12 year olds.

A thing to nitpick: Well, what somewhat irks us in the Techno Mobili Racer is its 1-year limited warranty.

Big Joe is a brand many bean bag enthusiasts know well. The UGC team also likes it, as we've used some of the company's adult chairs.

This one is different, though. The Big Joe Classic is specifically designed to be a quality bean bag chair for kids. Your kid can either use it for general fluffy entertainment, or play some video games sitting on a pile of comfiness.

There's a reason why we recommend it for smaller children: the Classic is just 27.5" wide, 16" high and 27.5" deep. It's perfect as a bean bag chair for toddlers or 5-6 year old kids.

Comfort matters, but when small kids are involved, there's one more factor to consider: safety. Luckily, the bean bag chair is double-stitched with secure dual zippers for proper security.

Big Joe use a specific fabric the brand calls SmartMax. It's not only durable and elastic, but it's also very easy to clean and maintain, especially when it comes to vibrant colors. Spills or - common with toddlers pee accidents, should be easy to take care of due to this improved fabric.

Another thing we like is the variety of colors. There are altogether 9 different color designs. This makes it great for parents, true. However, it also makes the Big Joe Classic a great option for pre-school classrooms where you want to have a colorful, entertaining lineup of kids bean bag chairs.

Are you worried about free space?

Good news: the compact size of the Classic means its very portable too. As it weighs just 3 lb and has these neat dimensions, you can pick the kids bean bag chair up and store it away on a whim. Smaller kids can do that too, actually - a great exercise in helping them keep their space tidy and neat.

A thing to nitpick: the filling. Big Joe usually has awesome fluffiness to their bean bag chairs, but here we'd have loved to see a bit more. The Classic Bean Bag is comfy and bouncy, but you might need to refill some of its beans within a year or two.

The V Rocker is any gamer kid's best multimedia friend. It's equally great for 8, 9, 10 year old kids or more grown-up teenagers who want to have a blast playing video games. X Rocker is also the brand when it comes to console gaming chairs, so there's that.

So what makes this chair so fun to have around?

Frankly speaking, it's the intelligent audio system with 2 speakers near the headrest. It's also the wireless capabilities for console gaming connectivity. Last but not least, it's the built-in subwoofer with immersive sound.

Summed up in short, the V Rocker chair is a one-stop entertainment hub for your child's gaming needs. Not only gaming either - watching TV or listening to music is a completely different experience from the comfort of this model.

Talking about comfort, though...Does this floor rocker deliver proper ergonomics and coziness?

Surprisingly, the V Rocker doesn't sacrifice cool bells and whistles for comfort:

• The headrest is extra padded for head/neck support.
• The seat is made of mesh foam which allows for improved breathability while sitting.
• The rocking mechanism is flexible and secured to certain levels (your kid won't fall off).

These three main factors allow for a kids' gaming experience that's not only full of multimedia fun, but also achieves proper care for their body and posture.

The reason why we recommend this as a gaming chair for teenagers (or even college students!) is the 275 lbs weight capacity. In fact, even you as a parent can have some video or console game fun rocking yourself in the V Rocker.

A thing to nitpick: The lack of more modern connectivity such as Bluetooth. Wireless should be enough, but if you want something more, there are updated X Rocker alternatives like the Vibe 2.1.

For most kids gaming chair needs, though? The V Rocker 2.1 chair is an affordable, top class solution for an interactive chair compatible with Xbox, Playstation and a myriad of other gaming options.

If you get a Bluetooth rocker chair and you have trouble with Xbox connectivity, make sure to check our guide on connecting Xbox One to such chairs.

Best kids' recliner chair for video gaming:
Amazon Basics Recliner

Some kids prefer to have a recliner chair. Can't really blame them - this style can be particularly comfy for longer video gaming sessions. One major drawback of gaming recliners is their price. Amazon Basics, owing to its purpose, offers a more affordable take with this model.

First things first: the weight capacity here is capped at 90 lbs. So while it's not that convenient for bigger kids or teenagers, children aged 3 to ~10 years should have awesome time sitting in it.

It might be marketed as a 'basic' recliner, but the chair pretty much covers all the needed fundamentals. It's flexible and ergonomic enough for your kid to enjoy anything from playing video games, watching TV or reading a book.

You have a comfortable headrest for padded head/neck support, as well as lumbar cushioning for some back support. Usually you see this with higher-end gaming chairs, so it's a nice bonus to have.

There are two very important benefits to this kids' gaming recliner:

• It's comfy fabric is also extremely easy to clean. You just need a damp cloth and you're pretty much done with maintenance. The recliner's back opens too, so if you spill something behind, you can take care of it.
  
  
• Assembly is literally child's play. This is easily the most simple to setup chair from our list, you can set it in less than 10 minutes with no additional tools.

A thing to nitpick: the frame. The recliner for kids comes with a hardwood frame. While decently solid, we wonder whether a proper steel frame wouldn't have improved the chair's studiness. Additionally, there's no lock to the reclining mechanism. Be careful with that too.

In all other regards, we believe that the Amazon Basics' Recliner is the best kids gaming recliner on the current market. At its price level, you don't really have a comparable competitor to its comfort and flexibility.

If you were looking for a floor rocker chair for kids, but X Rocker was a tad too expensive...Well, The Crew is a very popular option due to how cheap of a chair it is.

The reason is simple: it removes all multimedia bells and whistles and goes for a barebones rocker design.

You end up with an ergonomic kids gaming chair that's wallet-friendly, yet great for general relaxation, reading or playing video games.

A thing we'd like to give kudos to is the overall fabric quality. The Crew rockers come in PU (faux) leather, but they're also laced with some mesh upholstery. For its price range, these mesh 'stripes' are what makes the chair stand out in terms of breathability and comfort.

The frame here is wooden, but you can't expect something more at sub $50 bucks. It holds up kids of all ages well, considering the floor rocker for children has a weight capacity of 200 lbs. Some of our adult friends also have a pair of these lying around. They're perfect for having a chat over a beer.

Considering the Crew Furniture chair is only 11 pounds, you can store it away at any time. It's a great kids' chair if you don't want to have a huge game room setup and shoot for something fun, but minimalistic. The floor rocker has very compact dimensions at 24"D x 16"W x 32"H.

A thing to nitpick: Nothing much, to be honest. For some kids (or parents) it might be too plain and simplistic. We don't think it's a great kids' gaming chair for longer video game sessions - but at this price category, you shouldn't expect that either.