Xbox Design Chief Carl Ledbetter Explains How a Famous Ikea Bookcase Secretly Shaped Console Designs for Years Ahead of New Collaboration Line
The nine-piece line adds subtle Xbox controller details and accessibility features, with pieces designed to fit into ordinary rooms, Ikea said.
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I've seen the IKEA x Xbox collection at Gamescom, and among some goofier products, there's one handy item I want right now
When I get an close-up look at the IKEA x Xbox collection at Gamescom, with its mix of playful designs inspired by Microsoft’s hardware and practical storage solutions that scream the Swedish retailer’s minimalist approach, I can’t get over the ridiculousness of the thumbstick stool.It is, undoubtedly, the most absurd item in the nine-piece collaboration, which also features a squishy D-pad cushion, a sleek lounge chair, a moveable TV stand with…
Gaming is a billion-dollar business worldwide. However, the focus is no longer on hardware and software. Other markets are also developing in the environment, for example for gaming furniture. Ikea now wants to become a dominant player there.
The Ikea collection will soon also be on sale in Finland.
Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool
Some pieces in the Yxstaby collection are more obviously Xbox-inspired than others. | Image: Ikea Ikea has teamed up with Microsoft to launch a new assortment of gaming-inspired furniture and home accessories, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the first Xbox console. The nine-piece Yxstaby collection (good luck pronouncing that) includes a TV stand, laptop stand, side table, lounge chair, and multi-functional toolbox, with standout produc…
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