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
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 ultrawide monitor 2024: Big and wide gaming displays
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best ultrawide monitor options available right now, including speedy gaming screens and OLED panels that will dominate your desk.
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.
Hurry, the Samsung OLED G6 monitor I'm testing just dropped even lower with only hours left of Prime Day
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals The brand new Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is down to a new record this Prime Day, and it's a great time to grab the 360Hz monitor for less.
Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2024: all the best offers we've found this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Here are all the best Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals and accessory discounts that we've found for the final day of Amazon's sale
Quick - this Prime Day lightning deal just hit a Nintendo Switch accessory I wouldn't dare play without
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day The Marseille mClassic is back down to its lowest price courtesy of Prime Day lightning deal, and it's a must have accessory for the Nintendo Switch.
I revamped my PC audio with this sleek soundbar, and you can too for less this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day You can currently grab the BlueAnt Soundblade for a record low price thanks to Prime Day, and it's a discrete under monitor soundbar with a bite.
I'm tempted to turn the Asus ROG Ally into an RTX 4090 PC using this Prime Day deal
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day You can now pick up a ROG XG Mobile graphics card docking station for the Asus ROG Ally and save $300, as Prime Day has knocked it to a record low.
On a budget? Here are the Amazon Fire TV deals I'd check out this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day Here are the best Amazon Fire TV deals live right now, including super cheap screens and high-spec QLED displays with Alexa built in.
The new LG OLED B4 is down to a record low price, but here's why I'd buy the older model instead
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The new LG OLED B4 is down to a record-low price just before Prime Day, but I'm more tempted by its older OLED B3 TV sibling.
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