We already know about IKEA’s gaming ambitions. It started with the concept of personalized UPPCOPPLA gaming accessories, followed by its collaboration with ASUS ROG and enough subsequent furniture to complete a proper gaming room. Now, it is bringing that ambition into shared spaces such as the living room through a collaboration you probably never saw coming. Folks, meet the IKEA x Xbox YXSTABY Gaming-inspired Collection.
YXSTABY is a nine-piece collection designed for people who play in shared living spaces rather than dedicated gaming rooms. The collection includes:
- A lounge chair with discreet controller storage
- A mobile TV stand with rear storage and cable organization
- A rolling side table with charging space behind sliding doors
- A toolbox-style storage stand whose lid doubles as a laptop stand
- A monitor stand for one or two screens, with holders for a phone, headphones, and controller
- A tilting stool modeled after an Xbox controller thumbstick
- A D-pad-shaped cushion
- A stainless steel D-pad-inspired platter
- Mirrored display boxes for controllers and collectibles
Faithful to the Xbox collaboration, controller shapes and details appear throughout the range while adhering to IKEA’s Scandinavian minimalist approach. The furniture uses restrained white, black, beige, and green finishes instead of turning the living room into an illuminated esports arena.
It is classy and kind of feels like the gamer has graduated from a young player to a mature one. Not going to lie, it is a refreshing change. One’s love for gaming should not mean sacrificing tasteful decor. The all-black-and-RGB look is getting a little old at this point.
The IKEA YXSTABY collection was unveiled at Gamescom in August 2026 and will be available from October 1, 2026, through IKEA stores and its website. Availability and pricing will vary by market, but as far as the US of A goes, here are the prices:
- YXSTABY Gaming Lounge Chair: US$119.99
- YXSTABY Gaming TV Stand on Castors: US$149.99
- YXSTABY Gaming Side Table on Castors: US$179.99
- YXSTABY Gaming Laptop Support with Storage: US$34.99
- YXSTABY Gaming Monitor Stand: US$39.99
- YXSTABY Gaming Thumbstick Stool: US$49.99
- YXSTABY Gaming D-Pad Cushion: US$17.99
- YXSTABY Gaming D-Pad Controller Platter (13-inch): US$17.99
- YXSTABY Gaming Controller Display Box: US$29.99
Well, folks, I never thought I would have the desire to sit on the thumbstick of an Xbox controller until now. I am serious. The gaming inspiration will be immediately recognizable to gamers, yet—and I cannot believe I am saying this—it is kind of classy. It is the complete opposite of the blacked-out, RGB-soaked setup fit for Halloween night. There. I said it.
Images: IKEA.
