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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

YouTuber Budget-builds Official holding "RTX 4010" graphics card

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 13 December 24

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.

PC Gaming

Atari 7800+ sitting on desk connected to monitor next to cartridges and controller with Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest on screen

Atari 7800+ review: “a retro console remake for the ‘80s kids”

By Phil Hayton published 12 December 24

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.

Hardware

Intel Arc B580 graphics cards on table with Project Manager Qi Lin on left

Arc B580 leaked benchmarks suggest the Nvidia RTX 4060 should watch its back

By Phil Hayton published 11 December 24

Early Intel Arc B580 benchmarks suggest the upcoming graphics card outruns the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 in 3DMark Time Spy by over 30%.

Hardware

KFC "Eduardotchi" device with blue background next to Colonel Sanders cartoon cat mascot with blue backdrop

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 5 December 24

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.

News

Intel Arc B580 limited edition graphics card on table with custom options in backdrop

Intel just announced new graphics cards starting at $219, and I'm rooting for these budget Battlemages

By Phil Hayton published 3 December 24

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.

Desktop PCs

Cyber Monday gaming PC deals 2024: The last few available deals

By Duncan Robertson last updated 3 December 24

Deals 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.

Deals

Cyber Monday GPU deals 2024: graphics card offers still ongoing

By Phil Hayton last updated 3 December 24

Deals Cyber Monday GPU deals are on the horizon, and the event should help the latest graphics cards dip below MSRP.

Deals

Cyber Monday PS5 deals will end today - I've got 19 console, game, and accessory discounts worth grabbing ASAP

By Phil Hayton last updated 3 December 24

Cyber Monday Here are 19 Cyber Monday PS5 deals you'll want to check out before the sale is over.

Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2024: display discounts still available

By Phil Hayton last updated 3 December 24

Deals 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.

Deals

LG Ultragear 32GS95UE-B monitor with Space Marines 2 gameplay on screen

My favorite gaming monitor will save you buying two separate screens this Cyber Monday

By Phil Hayton published 2 December 24

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.

Black Friday