actually I do without the back ache.
I think its a far superior experience been close to a 22inch screen than far away from a 40" screen.
Also I prefer sitting upright in a office chair than lying down on a sofa.
Dispite what you thnik there is still a large pc gaming community who frequently play in the way you described.
How many do you see on twitch playing on sofas?
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