The Best Gaming Chair? + Doubles as a Tattoo Chair!

I’ve had the Anda Seat Kaiser 4 XL for a while now, and honestly, it’s become part of my everyday routine - whether I’m gaming, tattooing or even snoozing..

From Tony Hawk to GTA – Gaming in Comfort

I grew up on games like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and I still jump into it when I want that nostalgic rush. These days, I also lose hours cruising around in Grand Theft Auto, and this chair makes those long sessions way easier.

The lumbar support is a lifesaver, you just pull the side lever to adjust how much lower-back support you want, and it locks right in. No more sliding pillows or aching after an hour. The armrests adjust in every direction too, so whether I’m button-mashing through tricks or cruising Los Santos, I can find a comfortable position.

The wheels on this thing are smoother than I expected. They’re coated so they don’t tear up your floors, and they roll quiet, no clunky, cheap plastic sound.

You Can Find The Kaiser 4XL Here

We even took the chair to the skate park just to mess around. Rolled it across plywood ramps, smooth concrete, and even the dusty sections — it held up way better than I thought. Sure, the wheels picked up some grit, but a quick wipe and they were clean again. That’s become a nice bonus in the tattoo studio too — I don’t have to stress about dust, ink drips, or whatever getting stuck in there.

Tattoo Sessions Without the Backache

Where this chair really shines for me, though, is in the studio. Tattooing means hours of leaning forward, keeping steady hands, and staying in awkward positions. Normally, my back would be screaming halfway through.

With the Kaiser 4 XL:

• The lumbar support keeps me upright without forcing me into some weird stiff posture.

• The armrests adjust so I can lock in my machine hand at just the right angle. That’s huge when you’re working on details for hours.

• And the material? Easy to wipe clean. Ink splatters, disinfectant spray, whatever—I don’t have to stress about ruining it.

It’s not just about comfort; it actually makes me work better because I’m not distracted by pain or fidgeting around.

Armrests: Why They’re More Than Just an Afterthought

The Kaiser 4 XL has 5D armrests (or on newer models, even 6D) which means there are a lot of ways you can move them to dial in comfort. 

Here’s what they let you do:

Direction / Movement	What It Means in Practice	Why It’s Handy for Gaming & Tattooing
Up-/Down height	Raise or lower the arms so your elbows can rest comfortably; you’re not stretching up or slumping down.	During long tattoo sessions, being able to raise or lower the rest means your arm doing the work isn’t held awkwardly—less strain in shoulder/elbow. Same for gaming: you want wrists level, not slanted.
Front-/Back slide	Slide the arm pad forward or backward.	If you’re leaning forward to do detail work (tattoo or aiming in a game), you can slide it forward. Sitting back, you slide it back—so it doesn’t get in the way.
Left-/Right shift	Move the armrests sideways slightly to match your desk layout or your own arm span.	Helpful if your tattoo arm needs room or you like one arm closer to a surface. Also helps when you’re reaching for controllers or keyboard.
Rotation / Angle (Inward-Outward / Tilt)	The top pad can rotate/inward-outward, tilt slightly so the pad’s surface angle is more natural for your forearm.	Tattoo machines or controllers feel better because your wrist and forearm aren’t twisted weirdly. You can angle them for support.
Upward folding	The armrests can fold or flip upward out of the way.	If you need to get really close to someone’s skin (tattoo), or lean over your work, you can flip them out of the way so they’re not blocking your motion. Also good if you want lower contact (say, lean over a desk or table) without the armrests in the middle.

Final Thoughts

The AndaSeat Kaiser 4 XL might be marketed as a gaming chair, but for me, it’s become the all-around seat for my life. From late-night gaming marathons to rolling around a skate park for laughs, and especially those long tattoo sessions—it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it.

My Favourite thing about the chair are the armrests!

It’s big, it’s sturdy, it’s easy to clean, and most importantly, it keeps me comfortable no matter what I’m doing.

Honestly, it feels less like a “gaming chair” and more like my chair.

You can buy the Kaiser 4XL Gaming Chair HERE