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 monstrous Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is down to a record low price, and I'd use it as a catch all Black Friday pickup
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro has taken a $270 price cut ahead of Black Friday, meaning you can grab the powerful gaming phone for under $1,000.

The PlayStation Portal can finally stream games without a PS5, and I'll take that over a Black Friday discount
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The PlayStation Portal can now stream cloud games via PS Plus, and that's a reason to pick one up even without a Black Friday discount.

Modretro Chromatic review: "a remarkable modern Game Boy that'll outlive my original"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Modretro Chromatic is a beautiful Game Boy Color homage that uses accurate FPGA tech and premium perks to give the classic handheld a 2024 glow up.

Hey handheld kids, I want to talk about the MSI Claw before Black Friday kicks off
By Phil Hayton published
The MSI Claw is sitting at a record low price, but you should weigh up if the handheld is worth its current Black Friday asking price.

Best ultrawide monitor 2025: 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.

There's a white Steam Deck OLED in town, and it reminds me of silly light side Darth Vader fan art
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve just revealed a new white Steam Deck OLED that'll arrive November 18 for $679, but the limited edition handheld boasts the same specs.

Evercade Alpha review: “an excellent cartridge solution to my arcade problems”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Evercade Alpha is a fantastic at-home arcade machine for players looking to play a variety of games, and the Street Fighter version is a must have for fans.

Hear me out - I think you should consider a 1080p monitor for your PS5 this Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Here's why you should consider a 1080p monitor for your PS5 this Friday, especially if you need something smaller for fps games on Sony's console.

I've been testing one of Amazon's cheapest 240Hz monitors, and now it's top of my list for Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
With Black Friday just around the corner, I take a look at the gaming monitor brand KOORUI and why you can trust the brand during the sale.

It looks like an Atari 2600, but I'd use it as a sub-$200 indie gaming Steam Machine
By Phil Hayton published
The Atari VCS is now available for half price at Amazon, and for under $200, it'll make for a pretty great way to play indie games.

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
Deals 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
Deals 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
Deals 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
Deals 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
Deals 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
Deals 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
Deals It's basically a Lego 360 console.
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