Despite there being a ton of entertaining games available for smartphones and tablets, it’s important to note that video game consoles are still as relevant as ever as new games continue to be released and next-generation devices are continuously developed. If there is a gamer in your family, there will certainly be someone spending a great deal of time glued to the TV screen.
According to a study conducted by the NPD Group, gamers in the US spend over 13 hours playing video games each week. Considering the numbers, it’s important to keep the gaming environment comfortable as spending hours in an unfit gaming space can cause all sorts of aches and pains.
So, how should you create the ideal gaming space for the gamers in your life?
Make Sure the TV is at the Right Heigh
If the screen is set too low, you can expect your child or your hubby to be playing with his chin down for hours. Mounting your set on the wall or placing it on a higher media console can easily solve this problem. However, make sure it isn’t mounted <i>too</i> high as this will also lead to neck strain. The ideal position for the TV is at the viewer’s eye-level.
Provide Comfortable Seating for Your Avid Gamer
Stiff wooden chairs are not ideal seats for gamers. While you might think that these seats will keep them away from their beloved console, they’re more likely to cause backaches after hours of sitting. Instead, get a recliner as it provides optimal comfort in any sitting position. They also look much better than those ergonomic gamer seats being sold online.
Choose Movable Furniture to Accommodate Motion-based Game
Not all games are about sitting in one place as you scramble around virtual worlds. Consoles such as the Wii or add-ons such as the Kinect for Xbox and Playstation Move for the PS3 require gamers to get their groove on, run in place, or smash virtual tennis balls on screen. But if there’s a heavy coffee table or a fixed sofa in the way, then these activities can be a challenge to accomplish.
To create a space that’s conducive to movement, consider having movable living room furniture. This will help a lot when friends and family come over to play as well.
Do you consider your living room a gamer-friendly space? If so, let us know what you did by adding a comment! We’d love to hear how you pulled it off.
