PC gaming doesn't have to mean being hunched over a desk. Gaming PCs are expensive enough without buying an additional chair to sit on, and we all spend more than enough time working at a desk. As console gamers know all too well, sometimes the best gaming chair is a couch. The only problem, of course, is that a mouse and keyboard don't work too well on your lap.
That's why I've been loving the Couchmaster Cycon2, which I'm currently testing for review. It has a simple design that turns any sofa into a PC gaming space, and you now don't have too long to make the most of its Prime Day discount. Usually priced at $199, it's seeing a small reduction down to $189 at Amazon.
Now, before you say anything, I'm aware that's a pretty meager price cut compared to a lot of the best Prime Day gaming deals. You're correct, but I'd still recommend grabbing this if it's slightly cheaper because this thing is a total game-changer.
Particularly these days, when the best gaming TVs have higher refresh rates that can handle outputs from modern graphics cards, gaming on the couch and a TV can be tempting. Right now, I'm playing the very refreshing FNAF-like Not for Broadcast, and on a big 55-inch screen with all of the utility of a mouse and keyboard, it plays perfectly.
If you do most of your FPS gaming with a mouse and keyboard, this is a wonderful way to make things more comfortable, and I love that the Cycon2 also acts as a USB hub for all the devices you need to plug in.
Moreover, since it's made up of two cushions and a detached tabletop, it's compatible with lots of different couches and body shapes. I've been really enjoying my time with the Couchmaster, but I'm aware it won't be for everyone. So who specifically should make the most of this Prime Day PC deal?
Prime Day gaming deals at a glance
- Gift cards: 20% off Roblox and more
- Keyboards: up to $130 off Razer
- Laptops: now starting from $599.99
- Mice: Razer pointers from $19.47
- Monitors: Acer starting from $109.99
- PCs: now starting from $699.99
- Desks: corner units from $79.99
- Games: up to 50% off Sonic and more
- GPUs: AMD cards from $93.99
- TVs: QLEDs from $359.99
Should you buy the Couchmaster Cycon2?
As I've alluded to, this is a wonderful bit of kit for anyone who wants to keep their gaming time away from the home office where they do work. If you have a solid gaming TV with a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate, then this is ideal for you, because it means you don't need to invest in a secondary display in the form of a fancy gaming monitor. Let's face it, those are expensive, and if you already own a 4K TV, a couch setup will help you make the most of the money you've already invested.
Remote workers should also consider this, in my opinion. For changes of pace some days, I've done my work from the couch thanks to Cycon2. It's a comfortable way to mix up a working-from-home routine, and a way of doing so that doesn't mean compromises thanks to all that connectivity.
If your fear is the number of USB devices you like to plug into your gaming rig, don't fret. The Couchmaster designers thought of this too. On board, you get a surprising six USB 3.0 ports, so more than enough to connect a mouse, keyboard, controller, an Azeron Cyborg, a microphone or headset, and even a stream controller if you so choose.
I can't lie, I had hoped that the price would drop further as Prime Day progressed since it does still feel expensive. It'd be easy to look at this as two cushions and a USB hub that combine into an overpriced collection, and that's what I fear people will see. It's hard to sum up why this is a great product, and I had my doubts to begin with too. Once you use this though, and feel how comfortable it makes PC gaming, it's a total game changer. Not to step on the toes of my upcoming review, but it's probably one of my favorite things I've tested so far in 2024.
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