Phil Hayton
I’ve been messing around with PCs, video game consoles, and tech since before I could speak. Don’t get me wrong, I kickstarted my relationship with technology by jamming a Hot Wheels double-decker bus into my parent’s VCR, but we all have to start somewhere. I even somehow managed to become a walking, talking buyer’s guide at my teenage supermarket job, which helped me accept my career fate. So, rather than try to realise my musician dreams, or see out my University degree, I started running my own retro pop culture site and writing about video games and tech for the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, and the BBC before eventually ending up with a job covering graphics card shenanigans at PCGamesN. Now, I’m your friendly neighbourhood Hardware Editor at GamesRadar, and it’s my job to make sure you can kick butt in all your favourite games using the best gaming hardware, whether you’re a sucker for handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch or a hardcore gaming PC enthusiast.
Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Will the next Lenovo Legion Go actually be a Steam Deck? It certainly smells that way to me
By Phil Hayton published
News Lenovo could be working on a Steam Deck handheld, as the company just announced that Valve will feature at its gaming handhelds CES event.
The best PC cases 2024: perfect shells for high-spec rigs
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running you through all the best PC case options available on the market right now, catering to all major form factors and styles.
Best standing desk 2024: Switch from seat to feet
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best standing desks that you can buy in 2024, including premium and budget options for working at home and playing PC games.
Best graphics card 2024: the top GPU options I'd recommend for PC gamers
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up the best graphics card options available now, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs that cater to gaming PC players across the board.
The best gaming handheld 2024: my top portable PC and console recommendations
By Phil Hayton last updated
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2024, including the Nintendo Switch, portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck, and other systems we've put to the test.
Anbernic RG28XX review: “a tiny budget handheld that fits in my weird tiny jeans pocket”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Anbernic RG28XX is a delightfully dinky handheld that'll fit in small pockets and happy run a variety of retro consoles, including the PS2 and Dreamcast.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2024: Out of this world Aurora builds
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2024, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting edge DDR5 RAM.
Everything we know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
By Phil Hayton last updated
News We're rounding up everything we know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, including rumors surrounding the next gen graphics card's release date and specs.
RTX 5090 will seemingly come armed with 32GB VRAM, and I'd be surprised if 8K gaming isn't a thing this generation
By Phil Hayton published
New leaks via Zotac suggest the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 will pack 32GB GDDR7 VRAM, which could mean it'll pull off proper 8K gaming performance.
RTX 5060 specs have finally leaked, and the budget PC player in me is disappointed
By Phil Hayton published
Nvidia still seems to think 8GB VRAM is enough.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4010 is a budget GPU that can run Crysis at 80fps without compromise, but it technically doesn't exist
By Phil Hayton published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4010 is seemingly a thing, and while it's anything but official, it's a 50W graphics card that can hit over 60fps in plenty of PC games.
Best retro game consoles 2024: my favorite ways to play classic capers
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2024, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.
Atari 7800+ review: “a retro console remake for the ‘80s kids”
By Phil Hayton published
The Atari 7800+ offers up another simple way to play the retro console's cartridges using HDMI output, and wireless extra controllers help sweeten the deal.
Arc B580 leaked benchmarks suggest the Nvidia RTX 4060 should watch its back
By Phil Hayton published
Early Intel Arc B580 benchmarks suggest the upcoming graphics card outruns the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 in 3DMark Time Spy by over 30%.
The best gaming monitor 2024: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.
Best gaming desk 2024: tried and tested surfaces worth investing in
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here's a rundown of the best gaming desks on the market right now, including premium and and budget-friendly options for work and play.
After 18 months, I've finally found a daft handheld that rivals the Tetris Mcnugget - a drumstick KFC Tamagotchi that's hungry for chicken
By Phil Hayton published
News The KFC Eduardochi is effectively a promotional chicken drumstuck Tamagotchi currently available in Spain, and it's just as silly as the Mcnugget handheld.
Intel just announced new graphics cards starting at $219, and I'm rooting for these budget Battlemages
By Phil Hayton published
Intel just announced two new Battlemage graphics cards starting at just $229,m and they could help keep encourage competitive pricing from Nvidia and AMD.
Cyber Monday gaming PC deals 2024: The last few available deals
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are done, and most of the best offers have now gone into hibernation for another year. We've found the last few still surviving.
Cyber Monday GPU deals 2024: graphics card offers still ongoing
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday GPU deals are on the horizon, and the event should help the latest graphics cards dip below MSRP.
Cyber Monday PS5 deals will end today - I've got 19 console, game, and accessory discounts worth grabbing ASAP
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Here are 19 Cyber Monday PS5 deals you'll want to check out before the sale is over.
Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2024: display discounts still available
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals are on the horizon, and we're here to help you pick out the perfect OLED, mini LED, or IPS display for your needs.
My favorite gaming monitor will save you buying two separate screens this Cyber Monday
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The LG Ultragear 32GS95UE-B is now sitting under $950 thanks to Cyber Monday, and it's dual resolution abilities make it two gaming monitors in one.
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