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
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.
Lenovo's 45-inch ultrawide monitor is down to a price I'd be willing to pay
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 ultrawide gaming monitor just dropped to a new record low at Amazon, and it’s worth considering now that it’s under $650.
Ayaneo just launched two new Game Boy handhelds, but they’ll run far more than the classics
By Phil Hayton published
News Both the Ayaneo Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro are now available to pre-order at Indiegogo, and the Game Boy-inspired handhelds mean business.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 review: “glorious gaming visuals for under $1,000”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 strikes a perfect balance between speed and fidelity, resulting in one of the best-looking gaming monitors to arrive in 2024.
Best curved gaming monitor 2024: "get with the curve"
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best curved gaming monitor options, including high refresh screens and ultrawide displays that'll envelop you with immersive visuals.
The Xbox 360 Marketplace might be dead, but I'm still using the original console with this handy upscaler
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The iconic Xbox 360 just lost its online marketplace, but those of you still planning to use the console can revamp its visuals using the mClassic.
Renowned accessory maker Anker has a Steam Deck dock, and it just so happens to be down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Anker 6-in-1 docking station for Steam Deck is back down to its lowest price at Amazon, and the handheld accessory could be worth grabbing for under $40.
Best 120Hz 4K TV 2024: screens for new consoles and PC
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best 120Hz 4K TVs going right now to ensure you can pick from the specialist screens to bag the highest refresh rate on a home TV.
LG OLED G4 review: “A majestic new gaming TV monarch has arrived”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The LG OLED G4 sets a new bar for gaming TV models to achieve in 2024, providing punchy OLED visuals, fantastic HDR abilities, and a speedy 144Hz refresh rate.
Where to buy Asus ROG Ally X: stock updates for the handheld PC revamp
By Phil Hayton last updated
Pre-order Here’s where to buy the Asus ROG Ally X, including recommended retailers, price details, and information about the Steam Deck alternative.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and other graphics cards might not happen until 2025, but that’s arguably a good thing
By Phil Hayton published
News New Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 leaks suggest next-gen graphics cards might not be announced until 2025, and that could be ultimately a good thing for PC gaming.
Best graphics card 2024: Top GPU options for every PC build
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.
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.
Flexispot E7 Plus review: “a remarkably sturdy standing desk”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Flexispot E7 Plus is one of the best heavy-duty standing desks around, and it provides sturdy performance whether you’re gaming or working on projects.
To celebrate Prime Day ending, I'm off to live in the woods with this discounted portable Blu-ray player
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day You can currently grab $80 off a portable Bluray player thanks to Prime Day, and it could be a neat way to watch physical movies offline this summer.
The upscaler I use for all my retro consoles just got Prime Day'd
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The OSSC is a line doubler that'll upscale retro consoles via HDMI, and it's back down to its lowest price for Prime Day
Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2024: the best discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Prime Day Steam Deck deals for docks, accessories, and more are still around after Amazon's big event, so grab a handheld bargain while you can.
I'm hyped about this Prime Day retro handheld deal, and not just because it looks like a Game Boy Advance SP
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day The Anbernic RG35XXSP just got a 20% Prime Day discount, and while you can technically get it for less at other retailers, sticking with Amazon is worthwhile.
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