Use Voice Control
Use voice control on your Xbox (if you have Kinect) or your PlayStation to turn on the system and control its menus without having to go retrieve the remote.
Go 100% Digital
Having no discs means you don’t have to get up to switch games. It’s all right there at your fingertips. Just make sure you don’t get into any DRM trouble…
Go Hands-Free
This one’s a classic: Keep the console close to the couch so you can turn it on with your foot.
Use the Wii U GamePad
You don’t have to find a good time to pause, or switch over to a different menu when you switch your inventory on Wii U using the always-available GamePad screen. Of course, this only works if you actually have a Wii U…
Getting a Multi-Console
Are you a retro gamer? Get a multi-console like the Retron 5 to eliminate time spent plugging and unplugging consoles.
If you follow these tips (and set yourself up with a sufficient number of snacks) you can stay seated for hours. Happy resting!
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