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There aren\u2019t many<\/span> differences between what you\u2019d need for a good office chair<\/a> versus a good gaming chair, but for some reason, they\u2019re often marketed differently. And that\u2019s usually what separates them: marketing. When Branch released variations of the WIRED-favorite Ergonomic Chair Pro in collaboration with Sega, I was stoked to try it from a gamer perspective for\u00a0our buying guide<\/a>\u00a0rather than from an office warrior POV. It checks every box: It has the comfortable ergonomics you’d expect from an adjustable office chair, with the subtle, pleasing designs inspired by one of gaming’s most revered companies.<\/p>\n

Looks Good<\/h2>\n
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This Sega collaboration comes in three aesthetically pleasing designs that pay homage to the company’s icons. The Sonic version has a mesh back, while the Genesis and Dreamcast versions have vegan leather instead. I tested the Dreamcast version, and I love the way it looks. It has iconic wheel designs inspired by the controller<\/a>, plus a slick orange stripe on the armrests that harkens back to the console’s swirly logo.<\/p>\n

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Assembling furniture continues to be one of the most frustrating parts of reviewing gear, but I aim to do it the same exact way a WIRED reader might: by myself with copious amounts of swearing. In this case, the experience actually wasn\u2019t that bad. The box it ships in should be lifted by two people, unless you’re like me, who goes to the gym and lives alone with a cat. I managed all 50-ish pounds up the stairs and assembled it in about an hour. I especially liked the labeled bolt packaging, and the included Allen key, which was sturdy and much better than you\u2019d typically find in a furniture package. Instructions weren\u2019t too difficult, nor were any of the pieces particularly cumbersome.<\/p>\n

I am slightly concerned that my Dreamcast version is a white gaming chair, while the other two designs are darker. I wear a lot of dark clothing and eat a slightly above-average amount of spicy chips, so staining and ease of cleaning will be two things I look for during long-term testing. In the meantime, I will just cross my fingers that my cat doesn\u2019t take too much of a liking to it and that I don’t absentmindedly drop too many Cheetos crumbs.<\/p>\n

Feels Better<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a bit of a learning curve when adjusting the ergonomics<\/a>. With 14 adjustment points, from lumbar support to seat tilt and depth to multiple armrest planes, it can be painstaking to dial everything in just right. But once you figure out the knobs and levers, it\u2019s beyond easy to lock in a position to game (or work) for hours at a time. The included headrest wasn\u2019t perfect for me\u2014though it is adjustable, it doesn\u2019t lower or move forward enough for my 5\u2019 1\u201d frame. Otherwise, I stayed very comfortable in this chair. The Ergonomic Pro is compatible with Branch\u2019s tall cylinder<\/a>, which you may want if you\u2019re 5\u2019 11\u201d or taller.<\/p>\n

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