IKEA and Xbox Launch Furniture Collection for Gamers
A new joint collection turns standard household items into gaming-ready gear, prioritizing storage and mobility over dedicated gaming rooms.
IKEA and Xbox have released YXSTABY, a furniture collection designed to integrate gaming gear into everyday home life. Rather than creating a separate room for play, the line adapts standard household objects to handle consoles, controllers, and cables directly within living spaces.
The collaboration aims to solve practical problems like clutter and awkward cable management. The pieces are built to be functional in a living room or bedroom, allowing gamers to set up and pack away their equipment without sacrificing the aesthetic of their home.
Furniture designed for daily use
The core of the collection includes IKEA’s first TV stand, which features wheels for easy movement and a rear compartment for hardware. A laptop stand also converts any table into a temporary setup, with a lid that doubles as a screen support and a built-in organizer for peripherals.
These items address the reality that many people do not have a dedicated gaming room. By making the gear mobile and storable, the furniture supports a lifestyle where gaming is a flexible activity rather than a fixed installation.
Controller-inspired design details
The design language draws directly from the Xbox controller. Green accents are used throughout the collection to highlight functional areas, such as pockets and compartments. This visual cue helps users quickly identify where to place controllers or charge devices, creating a consistent look across different products.
According to design teams from both companies, this approach turns familiar gaming shapes into household utility. It avoids the bulky look of traditional gaming furniture, instead offering slim, practical solutions that fit into existing home decor.
Practical benefits and trade-offs
As reported by GN technics/gaming (en-US), the collection prioritizes storage and organization over high-end performance features. The wheeled side table, for example, provides a stable surface for controllers and a charging space behind sliding doors, eliminating the need to balance devices on sofa arms.
The trade-off is that these are not specialized gaming rigs. They are general-purpose furniture with gaming-specific storage. This makes them versatile for non-gaming tasks but may lack the advanced cooling or connectivity options found in dedicated gaming desks. The collection is best suited for casual to moderate gamers who value clean, integrated setups.
