Forget the IKEA x Xbox collection — you're all sleeping on IKEA's existing cheap gaming range

The new IKEA x Xbox collection is the talk of Gamescom, and while its absurd thumbstick stool and D-pad cushion might be head-turners, if it's affordable and actually useful gaming kit you're after, then I'd suggest looking at the existing IKEA range.

The Swedish homeware titan already makes dozens of gaming-friendly products, including affordable furniture, clever storage solutions and quirky accessories.

I've rounded up my favorites below.

I'm a big fan of the Malomrade desk with its built-in monitor arms, straps to stash your peripherals neatly on display, and sit-stand functionality to keep your back happy.

In terms of functional storage, standouts are the Brannboll basket with its hinged arms that can turn into a stand or a handle, and the shelving unit from the same range , which has spots for all your kit and can be wheeled to exactly where it's needed.

Scroll down for more excellent gaming gear to tide you over until the official Xbox range drops at the start of October.

IKEA gaming gear — US Jump straight to the UK range IKEA Brannboll Shelving Unit on Castors IKEA Malomrade Sit/stand Gaming Desk w/ Monitor Arms IKEA Skaftsarv LED Decorative Light IKEA Brannboll Gaming Lounge Chair IKEA Huvudspelare Gaming Chair IKEA Mojlighet Headset/tablet Stand IKEA Brannboll Gaming Mouse Pad IKEA Brannboll Inflatable Gaming Lounge Chair IKEA Brannboll Side Table on Castors IKEA Brannboll Gaming Easy Chair IKEA Huvudspelare Gaming Desk IKEA Brannboll Basket IKEA Lanespelare Ring Light With Phone Holder IKEA Loparbana Gaming Chair - Vissle Green IKEA Lanespelare Accessories Stand IKEA Kabbleka LED Lighting Strip With USB IKEA Styrspel Gaming Chair IKEA Övning Multifunctional Ergonomic Footrest IKEA gaming gear — UK IKEA Skaftsarv LED Decoration Lighting IKEA Huvudspelare Gaming Chair IKEA Brannboll Basket IKEA Loparbana Gaming Chair IKEA Brannboll Shelving Unit on Castors IKEA Fredde Gaming Desk IKEA Brannboll Gaming Lounge Chair IKEA Blaskata Gaming Mouse Pad IKEA Brannboll Side Table on Castors IKEA Styrspel Gaming Chair IKEA Mojlighet Headset/tablet Stand IKEA Matchspel Gaming Chair IKEA Huvudspelare Gaming Desk IKEA Lanespelare Ring Light With Phone Holder IKEA Brannboll Inflatable Gaming Lounge Chair IKEA Malomrade Sit/stand Gaming Desk w/ Monitor Arms IKEA Lanespelare Accessories Stand IKEA Brannboll Gaming Mouse Pad