Swedish retailer IKEA has teamed up with Xbox on YXSTABY, a nine-piece collection of gaming furniture that enlarges the D-pad and thumbstick of an Xbox controller into a cushion, a platter and a stool.
Unveiled at the Gamescom trade show in Cologne in August 2026, the collection coincides with Xbox’s 25th anniversary. IKEA says each piece was developed with one designer from each company working on it together.
Controller shapes at home scale
The D-pad appears twice: as a green cushion that keeps the full four-way outline, and as a platter in shiny stainless steel. The thumbstick becomes a stool with a textured seat, and a mirrored display box provides space for controllers and collectibles.
The collection leans on these shapes for recognition rather than on large logos. According to David Wahl, a designer at IKEA of Sweden, the stool moves like a thumbstick, so it tilts with the player during a game.
Furniture for the rest of the setup
The other pieces take a more conventional approach. A mobile TV stand has storage for gear at the back, and a rolling side table has sliding doors and space for charging. A monitor stand raises one or two screens, while a toolbox has a lid that doubles as a laptop stand. A gaming lounge chair adds a headrest and storage.
The palette is muted white, black and beige, with green accents marking pockets, slings and compartments.
Availability
YXSTABY goes on sale in IKEA stores and online from 1 October 2026, with availability varying by market. In the UK, the D-pad cushion is priced at £12 and the thumbstick stool at £35.
Source: 77 Global Furnishings Media
