This clever invention turns any couch into a PC gaming desk, and its price has dropped for Prime Day
Mouse and keyboard precision from the comfort of your couch
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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.
Couchmaster Cycon2 | $199 $189 at Amazon
Save $10 - The Couchmaster isn't discounted by much, but according to the price data we're seeing, it rarely drops below the $180 level. If prices for it don't stray too far from MSRP, this is likely a good chance to get it slightly cheaper.
Buy it if:
✅ You want desktop gaming from the couch
✅ You need a USB hub
✅ You're a converting console gamer
✅ You want to save money on a gaming chair
Don't buy it if:
❌ You already have what you need for a desk setup
UK: £153 at Amazon
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.
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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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Ever since playing Journey at the age of 15, I’ve been desperate to cover video games for a living. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship over at Expert Reviews. Besides that, I’ve been managing my own YouTube channel and Podcast for the last 7 years. It’s been a long road, but all that experience somehow landed me a dream job covering gaming hardware. I’m a self-confessing PlayStation fanboy, but my experience covering the larger business and developer side of the whole industry has given me a strong knowledge of all platforms. When I’m not testing out every peripheral I can get my hands on, I’m probably either playing tennis or dissecting game design for an upcoming video essay. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension. Location: UK Remote