I'm a firm believer in the idea that the phrase 'gaming chair' has quite the stigma attached to it. Say it to someone and it'll conjure up images of a bucket style seat made of black leather with plastic armrests that doesn't exactly scream that it's the most comfortable thing in the world.
Well, what if I told you things could be different. That the humble gaming chair could be more than just for sweaty teenagers in bedrooms. That they could have a sense of class and decorum about them. Still don't believe me? May I present my first witness: Corsair's all new TC200.
It may feature the same racing style seat as other gaming chairs out there, but like Corsair's outstanding T3 Rush, the TC200 doesn't feel like a gaming chair.
Thanks to its fabric finish and silver and white colouring, Corsair's candidate looks a lot classier, more like an upmarket sofa than an office chair. Silver and white are the in-colours for indicating modernity, and the TC200 in this particular spec looks outstanding. It is available in black and also in a leatherette finish if you're wanting something more traditional, but going against the grain definitely works in favour of Corsair's latest gamer seat.
The thing is this Corsair chair doesn't just look great, but it also feels excellent. I was someone coming from a five-year-old GTOmega racing chair with a leatherette cushion that over the years had sagged a smidgen and has quite a firm finish to it. Sitting on the TC200 for the first time felt like I was sitting on a cloud. It's supremely comfortable and supportive in all the right places. Its fabric finish doesn't feel coarse or rough and instead offers a nice textured and supportive finish that itself aids in making this chair a great choice for long working days.
Compared to Corsair’s other fabric offering, the T3 Rush, the TC200 is a generally roomier chair with a wider seat and higher backrest that makes it a better fit for those a little taller, as well as those who sit cross legged. The fact the TC200 is a smidgen roomier means it feels a little more breathable and usable for extended periods than a chair that feels narrow and restrictive.
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I’m only a modest 5ft 8 in height, but the TC200 fitted me well, but this may be an even better fit if you’re someone who is a bit taller, given this chair’s higher backrest and wider seat.
The actual seat cushion and backrest are especially supportive and pretty firm overall. Whether this is something you prefer is a personal decision, as some people may prefer a slightly softer chair. Personally though, these firmer cushions suited me well, and made this an immensely comfortable chair. I must also stress the neck cushion here is plush, made of a velvety-type material and filled with memory foam and attaches simply with a couple of clips around the chair’s headrest. There isn’t a back cushion, unlike some other chairs, but given the firmness of the backrest, you don’t necessarily need one.