If you think the height of gaming technology is a wireless mouse, then look away now. There are a small segment of gamers that will do anything to give themselves that extra edge and with Christmas around the corner, they might want to start saving hard now for the ultimate in gaming accessories. We have covered the home cinema chair and now comes two chairs built to take gaming to the next level. The £225 Raptor and the £350 Ultimate Game Chair (UGC) have been designed specifically for gamers with serious addictions and deep pockets. Here’s a list of features common to both:

* Ground Effects Lighting for action packed realism

* 3D Stereo Speakers for a immersive sound experience

* Headphone jacks to keep things quiet when you play into the night

* Audio out jacks for maximising sound through home theatres

* Smooth Reclining Action to provide the most comfortable playing position

* Multiple Massage Settings in sync with gameplay for unwinding after a hard days gaming

* A UGC patented 12-motor vibration system that besides giving the most authentic shakes and rumbles, out-shakes a washing machine cycle.

* Connections for external devices (such as steering wheels and shooters)

* Pull-out compartment for easy storage of games and accessories

* Beverage and remote control holder

The chairs are compatible with Xbox, Xbox Live, PS2, PSOnline, Sony PSX, Gamecube and PC/Mac USB 2.0. The UGC is pricier since it's a recliner that comes with in-built split joysticks that can be folded into the arms when not in use. Digital Sales is handling UK distribution and you can pre-order now for delivery before Christmas.

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