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 handheld I use as a makeshift PlayStation Portal is down to its lowest-ever price, but only through this weekend
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the Razer Edge for under $250 thanks to Amazon’s Gaming Week sale, and the Android portable makes for a great PS Portal alternative.
Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 review: “Packs a nice mini LED punch and a questionable price tag”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 is an example of a great mini LED monitor, but you can grab similar curved ultrawide displays that use OLED panels for less.
I still use a CRT for retro games, but this discounted OLED monitor might change that
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The KTC G27P6 is down to a record-low price right now at Amazon, and the cheaper OLED gaming monitor is surprisingly great for retro gaming.
My favorite Alienware gaming PC build is $1,000 off right now, but you’ll want to move quick
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Dell has slashed $1,000 off its Alienware Aurora R15 RTX 4090 gaming PC, but the fact it’s a clearance deal means stock could dry up quick.
Jsaux FlipGo review: “A portable monitor that leans more towards productivity than gaming”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Jsaux FlipGo is a great portable dual monitor option for anyone looking to boost productivity, but it’ll pair nicely with handhelds like the Steam Deck too.
One of our favorite ultrawide gaming desks is Best Buy’s deal of the day
By Phil Hayton published
deals Arozzi’s Arena Ultrawide gaming desk is one of Best Buy’s ‘Deals of the Day’, meaning you can currently grab $149 off the extra wide surface.
Samsung’s brand-new 2024 OLED TV has already dropped in price, and it’s begging to meet your PS5
By Phil Hayton published
Deals It might be new to 2024, but Samsung’s QN55S90D 120Hz OLED TV currently has $200 off right now, and its specs pair nicely with the PS5.
Nanoleaf Lines review: “Turns out I do enjoy RGB lighting after all”
By Phil Hayton published
Review It’s undeniably premium, but Nanoleaf’s Lines kit will add a spectacular RGB light show to your gaming space accompanied by some stand-out smart features.
KTC G27P6 review: “I can’t get over how good this cheaper OLED monitor is”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The KTC G27P6 is an exceptional 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor that undercuts its rivals on price while boasting the same LG OLED panel.
Ayaneo Mini PC AM02 review: “I’ve never been this hyped for a low-spec rig”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Ayaneo Mini PC AM02 is an incredibly small NES-inspired rig that packs the same punch as a high-end gaming handheld, making it a must-have for small setups.
Tomb Raider is seemingly coming to the Super Pocket thanks to Evercade cart upgrade
By Phil Hayton published
News The Super Pocket and Evercade will soon support 3D retro games using Giga Carts, and a Tomb Raider collection could be on the cards.
I bought this Nvidia GTX 970 graphics card 10 years ago, here’s how it holds up in 2024
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 turns 10 this year, so here's how the aging Maxwell graphics card holds up running new PC games in 2024.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super review: “The level of mid-range performance I was craving”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super earns its heroic title by packing more performance than the original, but pricing may eventually be its kryptonite.
Dough Spectrum Black review: “OLED spice makes for a pricey monitor mix”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Dough Spectrum Black takes the idea of an OLED gaming monitor to new heights using glossy gorilla glass, but it's pretty expensive compared to its IPS sibling.
I was almost interested in this newly announced Steam Deck rival until crypto vibes spoiled it all
By Phil Hayton published
News The SuiPlay0X is an upcoming gaming handheld that's intrinsically linked to Web3, but it could still take on the Steam Deck if it focusses on other features.
Ready or not, the Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 might show up later this year
By Phil Hayton published
News A new report suggests that new GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards could show up in Q4 of 2024.
Next gen Intel graphics cards could arrive in time for Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
News Intel's next gen Battlemage graphics cards could land before Black Friday 2024, according to a rumor report that cites insider circles.
Lenovo Legion GO 2 is seemingly in the works, but it’ll likely arrive after the next Steam Deck
By Phil Hayton published
News Lenovo has revealed that it plans on releasing a next generation Legion GO handheld "when the time comes" to take on potential rivals like the Steam Deck 2.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super review: “the 4K GPU most players should opt for”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super makes up for the high MSRP of its predecessor, even if it's almost the same graphics card as the original.
Microsoft needs to optimize Windows before making an Xbox handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News Phil Spencer says an Xbox handheld is being considered, but optimising Windows for existing Steam Deck rivals is probably the best approach.
THE400 Mini review: "your dad's first Atari PC is back"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The THE400 Mini is an exceptional homage to Atari's classic microcomputer, and it'll provide convenient access to multiple 8-bit retro game libraries.
Samsung’s big silly 55-inch Odyssey Ark monitor has $1,000 off right now, but it’s got more than size on its side
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The newest Samsung Odyssey Ark has 33% off, and the 55-inch monitor could be worth investing in if you're building an immersive gaming setup.
AMD FSR 3.1 is in the works, and the Radeon GPU tech will play nice with other upscalers
By Phil Hayton published
News AMD has announced that FSR 3.1 is in development, and it could enable its Frame Generation GPU tech to work with rival upscalers like Nvidia DLSS.
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