Lou, since you mention the chair, again, and as how you live in the great state of Minnesota I can say that Target and Wal-Mart stores have variations of the chair. Also remember to bear in mind the Goodwill stores and maybe paying $100 less for the same thing. Some of the chairs available now are wireless. Unless you are 12 years old you want a chair that has a pedestal and armrests are nice. Perhaps a handy fella could easily figure a mount or base to raise up one of the models that sits on the floor. One last point when shopping for a game chair.. frankly some of them are uncomfortable and lack proper back lower lumbar support. So ya might want to sit on it before spending the big ones.