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

The First Berserker: Khazan could be the action RPG that gets me hyped for a 3D gaming monitor comeback, and it's thanks to Samsung
By Phil Hayton published
News Samsung is teaming up with The First Berserker: Khazan developers Nexon and Neople to tailor the RPG's visuals for Odyssey 3D monitors.

Your RTX 3080 and other older GPUs could get new AI superpowers after RTX 5090 launch, and I'm happy Nvidia is even considering it
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia might be focused on launching the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, but it might eventually look into official Frame Generation support for RTX 30-series GPUs.

Nintendo Switch 2 could be more like the Wii U than you realize, and I'd say that's a good thing
By Phil Hayton published
Nintendo Switch 2 Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 could embrace Wii U and 3DS games using its new top USB-C port to provide dual-screen functionality.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
By Phil Hayton published
Nintendo Switch 2 Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to Valve's Steam Deck, including a closer look at specs, features, and games for both gaming handhelds.

PlayStation Portal Midnight Black pre-orders: all the latest stock available now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Sony's PlayStation Portal Midnight Black pre-order launch is upon us, and I've got you covered on where to buy the handheld and recommended retailers.

The best monitor for PS5 2025: high spec screens for the OG and Pro
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for PS5 in 2024, including 4K UHD displays and OLED panels that will make your favorite PlayStation adventures pop.

Sorry, an Alienware gaming handheld isn't on the way, but Dell says its looking "pretty heavily” at the space
By Phil Hayton published
News Dell has shared why there isn't an Alienware gaming handheld yet, the company seemingly isn't satisfied with the Steam Deck format.

AMD explains why the Radeon RX 9070 XT was pulled from its CES 2025 keynote, but I'm still confused at its approach to RDNA 4
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 AMD says the Radeon RX 9070 XT will get its own showcase alongside RDNA 4, as it seemingly didn't have enough time for graphics card announcements at CES.

Quarter Arcades Taito Bubble Bobble review: “I’m head over heels for this adorable mini arcade homage”
By Phil Hayton published
Review

I covered the RTX 4080 launch, and the RTX 5080 feels like serious GPU Deja vu
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The RTX 5080 offers up 16GB VRAM for $999, but that spec and price combo could lead it down the same path as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080.

Razer has a new RGB-clad Steam Deck dock, but it's missing one key feature I'd include for future handhelds
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma will bring RGB lighting and plenty of ports to your Steam Deck for $79.99 on January 30, but you aren't getting HDMI 2.1.

Lenovo makes its new Legion Go family official, and I'm fixated on the handheld maker's $499.99 "Steam Deck"
By Phil Hayton published
Three new Lenovo Legion Go handhelds are inbound, including SteamOS model and a new OLED version armed with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU.

RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090: How does Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell GPU compare?
By Phil Hayton published
Here's how the RTX 5090 compares to the RTX 4090, including a side by side comparison of prices, graphics card specs, and Nvidia GPU features.

A new Alienware Aurora 2025 model is coming, but I'm more interested in its Area 51 sibling that takes a "DIY approach to desktops"
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 Dell just announced new Alienware Aurora 2025 and Area 51 gaming PC builds at CES 2025, and the latter serves as an upgradable high-end rig with standard parts.

I'm hyped for what the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme will bring to handhelds, even if it doesn't power the Steam Deck 2
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 Three new AMD Ryzen Z2 processors are on the way, and they'll help your handheld gaming PC of the future reach new frame rate heights.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is officially coming Q1 2025 with 16GB VRAM, but the first RDNA 4 graphics card isn't an RTX 5090 rival
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT are se to be the red team's first RDNA 4 graphics cards, but you'll need to wait a bit longer for official specs and pricing.

I spent the PlayStation 30th anniversary using a mini PS1 that nobody liked, but modding has turned it into something special
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The PlayStation Classic isn't the PS1 mini many players originally hoped for, but thanks to modding, it's now one of the best ways to play retro Sony outings.

Nvidia will apparently release the RTX 5080 in January, before the RTX 5090, and I'm okay with that
By Phil Hayton published
Fresh RTX 5080 rumors suggest the GPU could arrive in January before the RTX 5090, as Nvidia might hold off from releasing its flagship until later.

This handheld is the same size as an NES controller, but I use it to play 30 years worth of retro classics
By Phil Hayton published
The Anbernic RG28XX packs punchy handheld performance for under $60, and it makes for an excellent lightweight retro gaming machine.

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.

Best standing desk 2025: 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.

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.

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.
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