The GTPlayer Chair is GTPLAYER's GT800A, a racing style gaming chair with a footrest that slides out from under the seat. It suits players up to 6 ft 3 in and 250 lb who want to lie back between rounds. The backrest tilts from 90 to 135 degrees GTPLAYER.
GTPlayer Chair at a glance
250lb
Maximum weight
90to 135 degrees
Backrest tilt
6ft 3 in
Maximum height
UP TO
2years
Warranty
GTPLAYER lists these figures in the product text and the dimension drawing for the GT800A on its own site GTPLAYERGT800A drawing.
Maximum weight
250 lb
Backrest tilt
90 to 135 degrees
Maximum height
6 ft 3 in
Warranty
Up to 2 years
Model code
GT800A, Footrest Series
Swivel
360 degrees
Chair height
49.21 to 53.15 in
Backrest
20.87 in wide, 32.28 in tall
Seat width
14.57 in
Seat height
18.90 to 22.83 in
Seat depth, footrest in to out
27.56 to 31.50 in
Base width
27.56 in
Cover and fill
Polyurethane (PU) leather over memory foam
Certified by
Bureau Veritas, SGS and TUV
Note
GTPLAYER sells the GT800A in a Leather Edition and a Fabric Edition. The figures above are for the Leather Edition GTPLAYER.
How much weight does the GTPlayer Chair hold?
GTPLAYER's own dimension panel gives a maximum weight of 250 lb and a maximum height of 6 ft 3 in GT800A drawing. Bureau Veritas, SGS and TUV marks sit beside those figures on the same panel. The manual asks you to sit one person at a time GT800A manual.
How tall is the GTPlayer Chair?
The whole chair stands 49.21 to 53.15 in high, and the five-point base is 27.56 in across GT800A drawing. The seat rises from 18.90 in to 22.83 in off the floor. The backrest is 20.87 in wide and 32.28 in tall.
How much floor space does the footrest need?
With the footrest pushed in, the seat unit measures 27.56 in deep. Slide the footrest out and that grows to 31.50 in GT800A drawing. That is 3.94 in of extra room in front of the chair, by our maths.
GTPlayer Chair or GT800A Fabric?
GTPLAYER builds the same Footrest Series chair with a cloth cover, the GT800A Fabric. It keeps the slide-out footrest, the 90, 110 and 135 degree back angles and the 360 degree swivel. GTPLAYER gives its metal frame a capacity up to 300 lb GTPLAYER.
Up to 300 lb on the frame panel, about 250 lb on the banner
Backrest tilt
90 to 135 degrees
90, 110 and 135 degrees
Swivel
360 degrees
360 degrees
Footrest
Slides out from under the seat
Slides out from under the seat
Armrests
Thickened linkage, soft on top
Padded linkage armrests
Colors
8
Not listed by GTPLAYER
Who the GTPlayer Chair is for
Good fit if
You are 6 ft 3 in or shorter.
You weigh 250 lb or less.
You want to game with your feet up.
You want arms that follow the backrest.
You like a wipe-clean PU leather cover.
Pick another model if
→You want a cloth cover: pick the GT800A Fabric GTPLAYER.
→You want pocket springs in the seat: pick the GT905 GTPLAYER.
→You want a 150 degree recline: pick the ACE PRO GTPLAYER.
Good to know before you buy
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GTPLAYER caps this chair at 250 lb and 6 ft 3 in. Both numbers sit on the maker's own dimension panel. Measure yourself against both before you order, because other GTPLAYER chairs take more GT800A drawing.
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The warranty starts at 1 year, and you claim the second year. GTPLAYER covers the chair for 1 year with no questions asked. To reach 2 years, leave a review, screenshot it, then email the screenshot and your order ID with the subject "Warranty Extension Request" GTPLAYER.
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The massage in the lumbar pillow runs from a USB plug. The manual says to plug in the USB to switch it on. Keep a free USB port within reach of the chair GT800A manual.
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GTPLAYER leaves some US addresses off its shipping list. Its FAQ names Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, PO boxes and APO or FPO addresses. Check your address first GTPLAYER.
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The White model shares its frame with the colored ones, not its cover. GTPLAYER calls White its entry-level colorway, built on the same frame, footrest and structure. The colored versions use an upgraded faux leather with richer pigment GTPLAYER.
Before you start
The manual says to seat one person at a time. It also asks you not to stand on the chair or treat it as a step ladder GT800A manual.
How the GTPlayer Chair compares
GTPlayer Chair vs GTPLAYER GT905
The GT905 is the cloth chair in the same Footrest Series. GTPLAYER gives its nylon base a 300 lb capacity against 250 lb here, and fills its cushion with individual pocket springs GTPLAYER.
The ACE PRO lies back further and carries more weight. GTPLAYER lists 150 degrees of recline and 330 lb for it, against 135 degrees and 250 lb here GTPLAYER.
Yes. The GT800A is the chair that names the whole Footrest Series, and GTPLAYER's side drawing shows the footrest sliding out from under the seat GTPLAYER. The seat unit grows from 27.56 in deep to 31.50 in as it travels.
The footrest is a separate part in the box, and it rides on two rails. You bolt the rails to the mechanism, then clip the footrest onto them GT800A manual.
How far does the GTPlayer Chair recline?
The backrest tilts from 90 to 135 degrees, and the seat swivels a full 360 degrees GTPLAYER. The Fabric version of the same chair marks 90, 110 and 135 degrees on its own drawing.
You work the back with the RCL lever. Lift it and the back follows you as you lean; push it down and the angle locks GT800A manual.
Before you start
Keep your back against the backrest as you bring it upright, or the back may spring forward quickly GT800A manual.
Do the armrests move with the backrest?
Yes. GTPLAYER calls them thickened linkage armrests, soft on top, and says they change angle as you lie back GTPLAYER. The maker's own compare table lists linkage armrests on the GT800A, the GT905 and the ACE PRO.
Each armrest bolts to the seat with a washer between the arm and the chair body. The manual asks you to leave those screws loose until every screw is in the right place GT800A manual.
Does the lumbar pillow massage your back?
Yes. The manual lists a massage function and tells you to plug in the USB to switch on the lumbar pillow GT800A manual. The pillow comes in the box as one of the thirteen listed parts.
The headrest pillow hangs on a belt you can slide up or down the backrest. That lets you set it to your own neck height.
Does the GTPlayer Chair have speakers or Bluetooth?
No. GTPLAYER's own compare table on the GT800A page lists the music function as "no" for this chair GTPLAYER. The same table lists it as "no" for the GT905 and the ACE PRO.
GTPLAYER does build chairs with sound, such as its Aura Series GTP800 with built-in Bluetooth speakers. That is a different model line GTPLAYER.
How to set up and use it
Check every part against the manual's list. It holds a back, seat, base, 2 armrests, gas lift, mechanism, footrest, connector, 5 casters, headrest, lumbar pillow, wrench and 2 footrest rails.
Join base parts C1 and C2 with the 10 screws.
Press the 5 casters in. Remove the base cover from the base center first, then cover the center and drop in the gas lift.
Bolt the mechanism and the two footrest rails together.
Place the seat on the gas lift.
Fit the connector to the chair back, watching which way round it goes.
Slide the connector into the rear end of the mechanism.
Line up the screw holes and fit the armrests, with a washer between each arm and the chair body. Leave every screw loose until they all sit right, then tighten them.
Fit the headrest, and set its belt up or down to suit you.
Clip the footrest onto the footrest rails.
Fit the lumbar pillow. The chair is now built GT800A manual.
Set the height: lift the LIFT lever, take your weight off the seat, then release the lever at the height you want.
Set the back angle: lift the RCL lever to let the back follow you, push it down to lock.
Tip
GTPLAYER puts a QR code on the manual that opens a video guide, and lists every manual under Support›Installation Guide on its site GTPLAYERGTPLAYER.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean the PU leather
Dampen a clean microfiber cloth with a little water, or use a mild detergent in warm water.
Wipe the leather gently until it is clean.
Leave the chair to air dry before you sit in it.
Keep solvents and abrasive kitchen cleaners away from the cover GTPLAYER.
If the armrests work loose
Expect the armrest and back screws to loosen after a while. GTPLAYER names this in the manual's own FAQ.
Tighten those screws again with the wrench from the box.
Check every screw on the chair once every 6 months GT800A manual.
If the chair squeaks
Tighten the bolts and screws first.
Re-apply a lubricant such as WD-40 or white lithium grease to the screws.
Repeat that every 6 months to keep the squeak away GTPLAYER.
If the casters stop rolling
Turn the chair over and rest it on its seat and back.
Pull out hair and debris with the crevice tool on your vacuum.
Wipe the outside of each caster with a surface cleaner.
Dip a cotton swab in alcohol and reach into the narrow gaps GTPLAYER.
How to wash the pillows
Wash the headrest and lumbar pillows by hand, in water below 30 degrees Celsius, which is about 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep sharp objects and pet claws off the PU leather.
Keep the chair out of direct sunlight, which can crack PU leather over time.
Keep sweat and hot objects such as hair dryers off the cover.
Avoid sitting on the arms or pushing down hard on them as you get up GTPLAYER.
GTPlayer Chair FAQ
How long does the GTPlayer Chair take to build?
GTPLAYER puts assembly at 15 to 30 minutes and packs the tools you need in the box GTPLAYER. The GT800A parts list includes one wrench. The manual walks through ten numbered steps.
Is GTPLAYER the same brand as GTRACING?
The two are linked. GTPLAYER hosts the GT800A manual and every other chair manual on shopify.gtracing.com, and both sites list the same support line, 877-236-5969 GTPLAYERGTRACING. GTRACING now runs as an outlet store.
Does the GTPlayer Chair have a battery?
No. The parts list holds a back, seat, base, two armrests, gas lift, mechanism, footrest, connector, five casters, headrest, lumbar pillow, wrench and two footrest rails GT800A manual. The lumbar pillow's massage runs from a USB plug.
Can the GTPlayer Chair be used on carpet?
GTPLAYER does not state a floor type for the GT800A. It does sell replacement casters and floor mats under its Chair Add-ons menu, so you can swap the wheels if your floor needs it GTPLAYER.
Where do I get replacement parts?
Email GTPLAYER at us@gtplayer.com with your full name, order number, address and a photo of the label under the seat GTPLAYER. The cover runs against missing or damaged parts, including pillows, cushions, armrests, base and wheels.
Can I return the GTPlayer Chair?
GTPLAYER runs a 30 day return guarantee on its own store. Returned chairs must go back in the original packaging with every accessory, or the return is refused GTPLAYER.
How much is the GTPlayer Chair?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 070 · GTPLAYER Gaming Chair with Footrest
Long gaming sessions with your feet up.
The GTPlayer Chair suits a player of 6 ft 3 in or under, up to 250 lb, who wants to recline with their feet up. GTPLAYER pairs a slide-out footrest with a 90 to 135 degree backrest, linkage armrests that follow you back, and a USB massage pillow. Check your own height and weight against the maker's panel, and note that the second warranty year is something you claim.
4/4 PASS
