IKEA, Xbox bring gaming furniture collection to PH

MANILA — IKEA and Xbox have teamed up to bring a nine-piece collection of gaming furniture and accessories to the Philippines, combining gaming-inspired designs with practical solutions for homes where space is shared.

Called YXSTABY, the collection was recently introduced at IKEA’s Pasay showroom. It includes a gaming lounge chair, a mobile TV stand, a rolling side table, storage solutions and accessories inspired by the design of Xbox controllers.

The collection was developed by designers from both companies, drawing on Xbox’s understanding of gamers’ needs and IKEA’s experience in home furnishings.

“Xbox knows what players need from their gaming setup, and we know how to solve the small problems that come with adapting that to everyday life at home. Together, we set out to make furniture people really want in their home, not furniture they accept because it is what you need to game,” said Philip Dilé, product design developer at IKEA of Sweden.

The collection takes into account the needs of households where rooms serve multiple purposes. Its TV stand, for example, comes with castors, allowing users to move their gaming setup between rooms. The furniture is designed to accommodate gaming as well as other household activities, such as studying, working and dining.

The gaming lounge chair is designed to support both forward-leaning positions during gameplay and reclining positions for longer sessions. A rolling side table keeps gaming accessories within reach, while a flexible cable storage unit with felt inserts can also be unfolded into a laptop stand.

Xbox influences are also evident in the collection’s smaller details. These include a D-pad cushion inspired by the directional button on the controller, a stainless steel platter based on the same design, a tilting stool modeled after an analog thumbstick and a mirrored display box for controllers and other gaming collectibles.

“We share a common design ethos: We want to help people solve the challenges they face in their everyday lives,” said Carl Ledbetter, head of design for Xbox devices.

The collection was unveiled through interactive room displays at IKEA’s Pasay showroom. The launch featured a cosplay runway inspired by IKEA’s blue-and-yellow FRAKTA shopping bag, followed by tours of the different gaming setups.

IKEA Philippines Sales Leader May Castillo said the collaboration was designed with local consumers in mind, particularly Filipino households looking for affordable and functional home furnishings.

She also cited the Philippines’ strong gaming culture, saying Filipino internet users spend an average of 11 hours a week playing video games across devices.

IKEA Philippines Selling Manager Sarah Cox said the collection draws inspiration from Xbox gaming controllers while incorporating the furniture retailer’s approach to playful, functional design.

The YXSTABY collection brings together gaming and home furnishings, reflecting the growing need for furniture that can accommodate entertainment and everyday activities in shared living spaces.