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 PS5 Pro is coming, but I'd rather head outside with the Playdate than fiddle around with shiny graphics
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Opinion | The Playdate makes for a great break from the world of high-spec console gaming
Nvidia vs AMD graphics cards: which should you buy?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Card tricks Here's a breakdown of the differences between Nvidia and AMD graphics cards that should help you when browsing deals this Black Friday.
Will there be graphics card deals on Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday The stock shortage is over - but what does that mean for Black Friday GPU deals?
Should you buy a graphics card before Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday We're on hand to help answer whether you should you buy a graphics card before Black Friday, and we've got a few tips when it comes to GPU deals too.
Should you buy a TV before Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Early deals can make knowing whether you should buy a TV before Black Friday an interesting conundrum - we're showing you when to wait and when to take the leap.
I take my Steam Deck everywhere - here's what I keep in my backpack
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deal Here's a bunch of Steam Deck accessories you should keep in your backpack, including docks, power banks, and more you should watch out for on Black Friday.
How to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday - specs and price point to consider
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday We're giving you some advice on how to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday
Alienware Aurora R16 review: “I’m on board with this down-to-earth powerhouse”
By Phil Hayton published
The Alienware Aurora R16 is surprisingly down-to-earth for a Dell gaming PC, but what it lacks in pizazz it makes up for with performance.
The official Asus ROG Ally charger dock is down to a price I'd happily pay
By Phil Hayton published
The AMD chip that could power next gen handhelds just leaked, but rumored specs keep shifting
By Phil Hayton published
Rumors of a new Ryzen Z2 Extreme handheld chip are making the rounds, but AMD can't seem to make up its mind when it comes to specs.
I'm seriously trying to stop myself grabbing the LG OLED C3 at its lowest ever price
By Phil Hayton published
A record-low 120Hz 4K TV deal that's giving Black Friday vibes.
One of my top OLED monitors just reached a record low price, but there's a cheaper alternative I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton published
Kudos to Corsair, but KTC's OLED deal is outstanding.
Retro or not, I need this nostalgic discounted Mega Bloks Xbox 360 in my life
By Phil Hayton published
It's basically a Lego 360 console.
Forget the Nintendo Alarmo, my bedside clock is an adorable Zelda handheld that's half the price
By Phil Hayton published
Awaken to Link's Awakening
Prime Day monitor deals 2024: display discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Prime Day monitor deals are back in the form of Amazon's Big Deal Day Days, and there are plenty of gaming display discounts up for grabs.
Where to buy the Nintendo Alarmo
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Here's where to buy the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo, including My Nintendo Store pricing, availability, and when it will hit other retailers.
Psst, I've got a 1.5TB microSD deal for Steam Deck players who slept on Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Prime Day might be over, but you can currently expand your Steam Deck storage with 40% off a 1.5TB Sandisk Ultra microSD card at Amazon.
Prime Day tablet deals 2024: What to expect next year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Amazon Prime Day That's a wrap on Amazon Prime Day tablet deals for 2024, but we now have a solid idea of what to expect from next year's subscriber sale and future events.
One of my favorite 4K gaming monitors has joined the Prime Day party, and it's wearing a glossy panel
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab 43% off the Gorilla Glass Dough Spectrum one thanks to a record low Prime Day gaming monitor deal.
I'm delighted to see the LG OLED C4 get proper Prime Day treatment with up to 45% off
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED C4 just dropped to a new record low at Amazon, with Big Deal Days knocking the 48-inch gaming TV under $1,000.
The LG OLED TV I think about buying daily is back down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED B4 is down to its lowest price just in time for Prime Day 2, and it might be worth grabbing ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event.
I'm still disappointed by graphics card prices ahead of Prime Day, but here's how I'd search for deals
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Graphics card deals are coming, and there are ways you can try and avoid inflated prices and grab proper GPU discounts during Amazon's second Prime Day sale.
I'm a Sega Genesis nerd, but I use this wireless controller more than my original gamepad
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The Retro-bit 8-Button Genesis Arcade Pad has been around for a while, but it's still a solid retro controller for the original Sega Genesis and PC.
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