Been using this chair for console gaming and I have to say, it is amazing! Cup holder is a good size, the pouch on the side is more for TV remotes than controllers. Leg rest lifts high enough that if you lay that back down enough you can lay down. Box that it came in was really beat up though, but that is most likely going to happen being on a plane. No damage to the actual chair, even arrived 2 days early! Would highly recommend even with the high price! I see this chair lasting me years to come.