The Choice of National Team Athletes at the 2026 Asian Games! SIDIZ 'GC PRO

Do you remember the 'GC PRO' gaming chair that chair brand 'SIDIZ' first introduced in 2023 for esports players and gamers? It caused a huge stir among gamers with its firm backrest, Korea's first seat cooling system, and remarkably precise tilt and armrest adjustment features.

And in September 2026, the official gaming chair tasked with supporting the performance of the esports national team at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, the 'GC PRO Renewal', has been newly unveiled. Since the product supporting the national team's top performance back at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games was the SIDIZ GC PRO, SIDIZ has once again introduced an upgraded gaming chair for the esports athletes competing in the Nagoya Asian Games.

Having personally used the previous GC PRO in the past, I experienced firsthand the new possibilities of gaming chairs. For that reason, the news of this renewal was all the more welcome. I took a detailed look into what key features have noticeably evolved over the past three years to capture the tastes of gamers and esports pros competing for even a 1% edge in win rate.

Stay comfortable with the 3-step adjustable cooling seat!

Say goodbye to uncomfortable seat heat!

During long, intense ranked games or large-scale boss raids, one of the biggest annoyances for gamers is heat buildup in the lower body. Chairs with PU leather or leather exteriors certainly look sleek and offer great aesthetics, but they suffer from a major weakness: poor heat dissipation during actual use.

The GC PRO Renewal decisively solves this problem by incorporating a '3-step adjustable cooling seat' inspired by automotive car seat mechanisms. Internal fans inside the seat pan circulate air across the contact area, clearing away stuffiness around the hips and thighs. While the previous model provided subtle airflow—where you felt the difference mainly after switching back to another chair—the cooling seat on the GC PRO Renewal offers noticeably stronger cooling performance, eliciting an immediate "This is definitely cool!" as soon as you sit down.

You might wonder, "If the airflow is so cool, isn't it noisy?" According to official SIDIZ specifications, even at the strongest Level 3, the noise level measured at the headrest (near the user's ear) is only around 50 dB. This is extremely quiet, comparable to everyday noise in a typical home, and in actual practice, the perceived noise felt even quieter than what the official specs suggest.

In addition, while the previous GC PRO relied on power banks for connection, the GC PRO Renewal overcomes those limitations in multiple ways by introducing a magnetic cable. Furthermore, the cool-down mode from the original GC PRO was removed, allowing uninterrupted continuous use. Using the magnetic cable provides 24-hour continuous power and easy attachment/detachment. Connecting via a power bank still offers the advantage of portability. The connection cables also utilize USB Type-C ports, making power delivery faster and more convenient.

Find a comfortable posture with the precise 9-Step armrest!

Keep your shoulders and arms comfortable in any posture—PC, console, or UMPC!

Every gamer has a different physique. Vertical and horizontal angles when holding a mouse also differ, and ideal elbow positions vary greatly. Sitting postures change even further depending on how games are played—whether resting wrists on the desk to use a keyboard and mouse, holding a gamepad for console games, or holding handheld devices like mobile phones and UMPCs. SIDIZ GC PRO Renewal addresses these varied seating habits with its precise '9-Step Armrest'.

The armrests on the GC PRO Renewal offer integrated 9-step height adjustment, 7-step angle and rotation adjustment, and front-to-back depth adjustment. Furthermore, the material feels great against the skin, offering a supportive experience that is non-slip, comfortably cushioned, and resilient.

In a PC setup dominated by keyboard and mouse controls, aligning the armrests level with the desk or lowering them slightly for free mouse movement proved useful. Conversely, when playing console games with a gamepad, angling the armrests inward supported the elbows properly, significantly reducing the load on the shoulders and arms. Personally, when playing on a UMPC or mobile device where I lean back slightly, I prefer supporting my forearms rather than my elbows; even in this posture, it offered stable support, resulting in far less fatigue during long sessions.

Full of LED vibes for gamers! LED Ambient Light

The seated user can't see it, but... the completion of desk setup aesthetics!

The crowning touch of a gaming room is always LED lighting. Located on the back of the GC PRO Renewal backrest, the 'LED Ambient Light' goes beyond a simple chair to create the ultimate gaming mood. Of course, the person sitting in it can't see it... but first of all, it looks fantastic.

Unlike the previous GC PRO, the LED power button is integrated into the cooling seat controller, allowing users to operate it with ease. On the original GC PRO, it turned on by touching under the SIDIZ logo on the backrest. While that design was likely intended for turning it on/off when leaving the desk after gaming, controlling the LED directly from a seated position on the GC PRO Renewal is undeniably far more convenient.

It supports a total of 4 lighting modes, allowing you to customize it according to your desktop RGB setup or personal preference. The soft, ambient light adds immersion, making it feel like a private gaming space whether in a streaming setup or a dark room.

Gaming Tilt creating unwavering focus

From a zero-play 90-degree upright posture to leaning back comfortably!

If you currently use a chair equipped with a tilt function, you can feel this right away. Typical chairs have slight play, pushing back slightly even when the tilt is locked. However, the 'Gaming Tilt' on the GC PRO Renewal minimizes play to support a perfect 90-degree upright setup.

You can lock the backrest in up to 4 angle steps, and the tilt tension can also be finely adjusted across 4 levels. During tense firefights where split seconds count, locking the backrest firm supports an upright posture for focus, while unlocking it during match queues or loading screens lets you lean back and rest comfortably—supporting a refined gaming routine.

The tilt tension adjustment was especially impressive. When tightened, it firmly supported the body unless deliberately pushed back with effort; conversely, when loosened to the minimum, tilting back even slightly with your head leaned back allowed a smooth recline, offering a remarkably fresh and convenient feel.

Wing-type headrest relieving strain on the head and neck

It might look unusual at first glance, but try it and you'll see the difference!

A signature element of the SIDIZ GC PRO—and one that might divide opinions visually—is the appearance of the 'wing-type headrest'. With its broad surface area, it might look somewhat bulky. However, thanks to smooth angle and height adjustments alongside its wide surface, it turns out to be a very positive feature for the user. While most gaming chairs opt for integrated high-backs without separate adjustable headrests, this stands out as a major feature and advantage of the SIDIZ GC PRO Renewal.

Staring at a monitor for extended periods easily leads to forward head posture (turtle neck). The wing-type headrest on the GC PRO Renewal provides broad, stable support for the back of the neck and head, relieving neck strain. Featuring a curved structure that flares outward like wings, it serves as an ideal rest whether focusing on a game or resting your head back comfortably during downtime.

Seat depth adjustment and shock-absorbing high-density Ultra Comfort Foam

A chair fundamentally exists for comfortable seating

The core of chair comfort is foam. The GC PRO Renewal uses high-density sponge 'Ultra Comfort Foam'. This evenly distributes body weight when seated and absorbs vibrations from external movements, boasting steady support even during intense movements while playing.

Additionally, seat depth can be finely adjusted back and forth to match the gamer's body structure. Regardless of height or build, any user can experience a tailored fit.

Hollow inside? Stylish hollow-design casters striving for zero floor scratches

Holds firmly in place, yet rolls smoothly

Floor scratches caused by moving a chair are a hidden worry for home gamers. The GC PRO Renewal adopts unique 'hollow-design casters' with an open center. Come to think of it, most wheeled chairs have solid hubs. Thanks to this open-center aesthetic, it hits two birds with one stone by delivering practical benefits alongside a sleek design.

These unique casters not only convey a futuristic look, but also utilize smooth yet heavy urethane material to roll smoothly while minimizing floor damage. In particular, while sitting still, they hold firmly without wobbling; yet when pushed to reposition, they roll effortlessly without friction, offering a highly satisfying sense of mobility.

Conclusion: GC PRO Renewal, a true national team gaming chair!

Holds firmly in place, yet rolls smoothly

At 181 cm and 86 kg, speaking as someone with a larger frame, the GC PRO Renewal was extremely cozy and comfortable. Experiencing the SIDIZ GC PRO Renewal firsthand left me with the strong impression that this is not merely a minor cosmetic change, but a 'true national team gaming chair' that thoroughly resolves even the finest inconveniences gamers encounter in-game.

Furthermore, offering a 15-year free warranty demonstrates SIDIZ's overwhelming confidence in product durability. Introducing a 15-year warranty policy—rare even in general office furniture—to a gaming chair makes it well worth purchasing on that merit alone. Coupled with thoughtful cooling and tilting options as well as unique details, it delivers performance that overwhelms competing products in the market.

The GC PRO Renewal is not a gaming chair in name only, but a product that fully embodies SIDIZ's design philosophy and proprietary ergonomic research. A national team gaming chair created for esports pros who compromise on no detail for victory, as well as gamers who spend most of their day in a chair. Wishing the South Korean esports national team great success and outstanding performance at the upcoming 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, I conclude this review of the GC PRO Renewal.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]