Ikea and Microsoft launch Xbox-themed furniture collection for console's 25th anniversary

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Ikea has partnered with Microsoft to release a nine-piece gaming-inspired furniture and accessories line called the Yxstaby collection. The launch coincides with the 25th anniversary of the original Xbox console. The collection includes items such as a TV stand, lounge chair, side table, laptop stand, and a stool shaped like a thumbstick, among others. Several pieces draw directly from recognizable Xbox controller design elements, including a cushion, decorative platter, and mirrored display box. Ikea says the range is designed to help users incorporate gaming into their living spaces while keeping things tidy when not in use.

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