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 Atari 7800 is back, and the retro console now has HDMI and wireless controllers
By Phil Hayton published
News Atari just announced the 7800+, a recreation of the company’s ‘80s console that comes armed with a cartridge slot, HDMI output, and a wireless gamepad.
The Zotac Zone just entered the handheld ring with a $799 price tag, but I’m scared it’ll become a punching bag
By Phil Hayton published
News The Zotac Zone has officially launched with a $799 MSRP, but the handheld gaming PC will need to justify its premium price to avoid a Steam Deck OLED knockout.
The best Steam Deck dock 2024: Park your portable PC
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options in 2024, including desktop hubs that'll turn your handheld into a hybrid PC and travel friendly adapters.
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low, and I can’t believe the handheld is this cheap
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Best Buy just knocked the Asus ROG Ally down to a new record low, and the handheld gaming PC offers punchy performance for under $500.
Antec’s take on the Ayaneo Slide just arrived, and I’m pretty pleased with the handheld’s price
By Phil Hayton published
News The Antec Core HS has officially landed, and while the handheld is a rebranded Ayaneo Slide, I am hyped about its $499 launch price.
The best OLED TV for gaming 2024 - embrace incredible contrast
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best OLED TVs for gaming, including budget options and premium panels that'll breathe life into your favorite console and PC adventures.
How we test graphics cards at 12DOVE
By Phil Hayton last updated
Hardware Here's how we test graphics cards at 12DOVE, including the methods we use to conduct GPU benchmarks, tested games, and scoring information.
The compact Xbox Game Bar is fine, but I hope it’s not a Windows handheld bandage
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Microsoft just released a new compact Xbox Game Bar that’s a better fit for gaming handhelds, but Windows 11 needs a better solution for portable devices.
Dell just unveiled a new Alienware gaming monitor that appeals to two gamers within me
By Phil Hayton published
news The Alienware AW2725QF is an upcoming dual-resolution gaming monitor that can do both 4K 180Hz and 1080p 360Hz all while still offering great visuals.
I'm so close to buying my own LG OLED G4 thanks to this deal
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab the LG OLED G4 for under $3,000 thanks to an 18% discount, and the gaming TV deal might be the perfect excuse to upgrade your panel.
The best Steam Deck accessories 2024: handy handheld add-ons
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buyers Guide Here are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.
Acefast Desktop Power Station Z4 review: “I now use this charger for all gaming desk gadgets”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Acefast Power Station Z4 is an incredibly versatile charging hub for handhelds, laptops, and more that takes little desktop room thanks to GaN technology.
AMD's best GPU is down to a price I can't get my head around
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is down to a ridiculous new record low price that makes the 4K GPU cheaper than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
The best PS4 monitor 2024 - the perfect panels for PlayStation 4
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best PS4 monitor options available in 2024, including affordable 1080p screens and premium models that'll also pair nicely with the PS5.
BlueAnt Soundblade review: “a sleek under-monitor solution that provides thunderous bass”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BlueAnt Soundblade is an exceptional under-monitor gaming soundbar that packs punch, and it’ll offer up excellent performance in shooters and grand adventures.
Hear me out, the Switch 2 should be more like the Nintendo 3DS
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The Nintendo Switch 2 might be a handheld from the future, but here's why it should borrow features from the 3DS in the name of preservation
The Genki Savepoint looks like a PS2 memory card for your Steam Deck, and it could solve one of my biggest handheld issues
By Phil Hayton published
news You can now reserve the Genki Savepoint at Kickstarter right now, and the tiny SSD can add 2TB to your handheld while offering Windows and SteamOS capabilities.
Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up your top options for the very best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC you can get.
The Steam Deck dock I’d use in my living room just dropped to under $30
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab 30% off the Syntech Steam Deck dock at Amazon, and the discount brings the handheld accessory down to a new record low price.
Ayaneo Flip DS review: “Nintendo should take notes for the Switch 2”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Ayaneo Flip DS is an excellent gaming handheld option for players looking to access their PC games and play 3DS classics using a unique dual-screen setup.
Lenovo confirms Legion Go Lite leak is simply an error, says FAQ page "could have used some better proof-reading"
By Phil Hayton last updated
News Lenovo has confirmed that supposed Legion Go Lite handheld leaks on its FAQ page are actually just copy errors likely drafted before the original's launch.
I’ve been waiting for an RTX 4070 Super deal like this for months
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can now grab an RTX 4070 Super graphics card for just $10 more than the vanilla GPU, and the deal is well worth checking out if you play PC games at 1440p.
I review all the latest gaming handhelds, and I want to see these brands join the fold
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Here are five brands I want to see create a gaming handheld, including Alienware, GPU giant Nvidia, and the Xbox portable that we’ve all been waiting for.
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