The IKEA Xbox YXSTABY collection is available from October 1, 2026, with nine gaming-focused furniture and accessory designs. Created jointly by IKEA and Xbox, the range includes a mobile TV stand, lounge chair, thumbstick stool, monitor stand and storage solutions built to make gaming fit naturally into shared living spaces. Availability can vary between countries and stores.
What is the IKEA Xbox YXSTABY collection?
YXSTABY is a nine-piece home collection inspired by Xbox hardware and designed around the way people actually play. IKEA says its designers studied homes where gaming happens alongside work, meals and family life. Xbox contributed its knowledge of controllers, consoles and player habits, while IKEA focused on storage, comfort and furniture that does not look out of place when the screen is switched off.
The range was first presented at Gamescom in Cologne on August 26, 2026. It began reaching IKEA stores and online markets on October 1. Both companies warn that local availability may differ, so individual products and launch dates should be checked on the relevant national IKEA website before travelling to a store.
Which nine products are included?
The collection combines larger pieces of furniture with smaller decorative accessories. Its main products are a gaming lounge chair, a monitor stand, a TV stand on castors, a side table on castors and a laptop support that also works as a storage toolbox. The accessory line adds a D-pad cushion, a stainless-steel D-pad platter, a mirrored controller display box and the distinctive thumbstick stool.
The mobile TV stand is designed for homes without a permanent gaming corner. It can be rolled into position for a session, while storage at the rear keeps controllers, headphones and cables organised. The laptop support follows the same idea: its lid creates a raised playing surface, while the compartment underneath holds equipment when the dining table needs to return to everyday use.
How does the Xbox controller influence the design?
The Xbox Wireless Controller is the visual starting point for several YXSTABY products. Its directional pad becomes both a green cushion and a polished metal platter. The mirrored display box presents a controller or collectible from several angles, turning gaming hardware into part of the room’s decoration rather than something that must be hidden.
The thumbstick stool makes the most literal connection. IKEA developed it from the controller’s original 3D design files supplied by the Xbox hardware team. Its textured surface echoes the grip of an analogue stick, while the seat tilts slightly with the person using it. The result is recognisably Xbox without covering the room in oversized logos.
Is YXSTABY made only for dedicated gaming rooms?
No. The central idea is to support players who use a living room, bedroom or dining area rather than a separate gaming room. Straight lines, soft shapes and muted white, black and beige colours help the furniture blend with existing interiors. Xbox green is used mainly as a practical visual cue around pockets, slings and compartments.
The monitor stand can raise one or two displays and includes spaces for a phone, headphones and controller. The rolling side table moves beside a chair or sofa and provides a safer place for controllers than an armrest, with charging space hidden behind its doors. These details make the range relevant to console, PC and cloud players rather than limiting it to one Xbox machine.
What do IKEA and Xbox explain in the official video?
In a 16-minute episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, IKEA product developer Philip Dilé and Xbox Devices design head Carl Ledbetter explain how the collaboration was built. They discuss the D-pad cushion, thumbstick stool, lounge chair, controller platter and display box, as well as the challenge of making recognisable gaming shapes function as everyday furniture.
For more current gaming coverage, readers can also see our verified guide to the PlayStation Plus games for October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did the IKEA Xbox YXSTABY collection launch?
The rollout began on October 1, 2026. Exact stock and online availability vary by market.
How many products are in the YXSTABY range?
There are nine products, covering furniture, storage and controller-inspired accessories.
Is the thumbstick stool officially based on an Xbox controller?
Yes. IKEA says it was developed with the original 3D controller files supplied by Xbox device designers.
Will every IKEA store carry the complete collection?
Not necessarily. IKEA and Xbox both state that availability may vary by country and store.
François Toullier, founder of Acideanime.
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