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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