There’s something about the design of the Cooler Master Gaming Pod that seems to be stirring up some concern. Some people are saying that it could potentially cause problems for friends who use it as a makeshift gaming chair. The pod is made from a lightweight plastic and is designed to be easy to move around, but it seems that it can be difficult for people to keep track of where they are sitting in the game. This could lead to problems if someone falls asleep or gets too tired, and then they end up getting lost in the game. Some people have also said that the pod is too small and uncomfortable, and that it makes it difficult to play for long periods of time. It’s possible that this might not be a problem for some people, but for others, it could lead to discomfort or even fatigue.

The multi-purpose Orb X combines a gaming chair and desk into a cocoon-like pod not far off from the one Neo escaped in the The Matrix. It features an ergonomic recliner, built-in surround sound speakers, support for up to three 27″ monitors, and a fully automated motorized shuttle dome that partially seals you in once you sit down.

Should a friend in the room ask you a question mid-game, one can imagine making them wait while the dome reopens and then answering it. “Ok? Now I told you, don’t talk to me when the dome’s down.”

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The Orb X is like the ultimate version of putting on sweatpants for the evening and says to the world that you’re probably not going out tonight. It’s what you sit in to definitely finish the game this time and wonder what day it is after tumbling off it.

There are also multiple USB ports, a five-inch subwoofer, LED accent lighting, and a hidden compartment (for licorice, presumably). With this many features, it’s simpler to note instead what’s not included, like a shower system, feeding tubes, and wheels to transport it to the head of the dining room table.

This isn’t the first elaborate gaming chair that looks like it gives birth to people in the future. The $20,000 Acer Predator Thronos gaming cockpit seems to belong on the wing of spaceship, and the bargain basement $14,000 Predator Thronos Air offers many of the same features, but lacks the motorized monitor arm its predecessor has. Why even bother gaming?

That said, the Orb X isn’t just being marketed for exceedingly immersive gaming. Cooler Master is promoting them for office use as well, in case the human resources department really wants you to pay attention to this year’s sexual harassment training.

The Orb X is not available as of yet, but those interested can sign up for the waiting list. It’s too bad, because it does like like a comfortable place to wait.

Source: Cooler Master