£1,800 gaming BED goes on sale in the UK – with built-in TV, storage for consoles, and LED lights

For many keen gamers, a weekend isn’t complete without a few hours playing your favourite game.

Now, gamers can get their fix without even having to leave the comfort of their bed.

Dreams has unveiled The Drift – the UK’s first gaming bed featuring a built-in TV, storage for consoles and LED lights.

The bed comes in three finishes – black faux leather with green or blue piping and grey fabric with black piping

Dreams developed the bed in response to research which found that over 50 per cent of the British population now embraces gaming as a form of entertainment.

Fabio Perrotta, Director of Buying at Dreams, said: ‘We’ve seen a real shift in attitudes towards gaming since the pandemic, as well as a demand in people wanting to enjoy the gaming experience in comfort and style.

‘Dreams understand that beds are so much more than just a place for us to rest our heads, which inspired us to create the first ever gaming bed available up to King size.’

The bed comes in three finishes – black faux leather with green piping, black faux leather with blue piping, and grey fabric with black piping.

All three feature vibrant LED lights, which frame the perimeter of the bed frame and headboard.

At the foot of the bed is a built-in 32-inch TV with a lifting mechanism, which can be stowed away when it’s time to sleep.

The Drift also has storage space for games consoles, headset holders and USB ports on each side.

Users can opt for a Small Double, Double or King size, with prices starting from £1,799.

At the foot of the bed is a built-in 32-inch TV with a lifting mechanism, which can be stowed away when it’s time to sleep

In addition, the bed is available with matching bedside chests with stands for resting your controller.

The launch of The Drift comes shortly after IKEA ventured into the world of gaming, with the launch of a line of furniture for gamers, in collaboration with Republic of Gamers (ROG).

The range includes desks, chairs and accessories, ranging in price from £7.50 to £350.

‘We believe there’s a lot to be done to democratise the gaming experience’, said Ewa Rychert, Global Business Leader of Workspaces at IKEA.

‘We’ve taken the first step on our gaming journey, and have done it by offering consumers affordable, high-performing gaming products and complete home solutions that we hope reflect people’s personality and taste.’