The Best Gaming Chairs (2026): Are They Worth It?

The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro is our favorite office chair, and it's also my favorite gaming chair. As it turns, out a comfortable and reliable design is ideal regardless of the use case. The real “gaming” piece boils down to aesthetics. And now, this chair is available in three different Sega-branded styles, all of which are super comfortable and adjustable. Assembly wasn't too difficult, and the chair isn't too fiddly to get dialed in, though there definitely is a learning curve when it comes to all the different knobs.

Each of the designs is both fun and attractive, and that the chair offers incredible value for the price. The Sonic version has a mesh back, while the Sega Genesis and Sega Dreamcast versions have leather backs. I didn't find the leather-backed version that I tested to be too sweaty. All the little details of the designs pop, and it's hard to find a better gaming chair for the money. I like that I can always lean back and “have a think” when I'm staring at a blank text field or waiting for my Discord friends to get back to the mic. As a 5'1" woman, I do wish this chair got just a little bit lower to the ground, which is a bit ironic considering that Branch sells an optional Tall Cylinder for people above 6 feet tall. I also found the headrest pretty much useless. But again, for the price, and for your health, good luck getting more value. If you're locking in for hours and hours, this chair can help you do it more safely.