{
  "id": 11398779,
  "title": "IKEA and Xboxs YXSTABY gaming furniture is functional without being in your face",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ikea-and-xboxs-yxstaby-gaming-furniture-is-functional-without-being",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T08:23:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/ikea-xbox-yxstaby-collaboration-furniture-giant-thumbstick"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The IKEA and Xbox partnership has launched a new gaming-inspired furniture collection called YXSTABY. The collection, named after a Swedish locality containing letters from the Xbox controller buttons, includes nine pieces co-designed by IKEA and Xbox. The YXSTABY collection debuted at Gamescom in August, showcasing a range of products with varying levels of gaming references. Key items include a TV stand on castor wheels, a stool resembling an Xbox controller thumbstick, a controller platter, a D-pad cushion, and a lounge chair. The platter and cushion are subtle enough not to appear gaming-centric, while the chair's design intentionally nods to Xbox aesthetics. The YXSTABY Gaming thumb stick stool, however, will only be available for one year, making it a time-sensitive addition to the collection. The YXSTABY collection is available in physical stores and online, with online availability in the U.S. starting November 30.",
  "summary": "IKEA's collaboration with Xbox is now live, the YXSTABY collection offering new gaming-inspired furniture and accessories.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The IKEA x Xbox gaming furniture collab is actually genius — take a look at the full range",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/the-ikea-x-xbox-gaming-furniture-collab-is-actually-genius-take-a",
        "published": "2026-10-01T14:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}