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
PS5 Pro leak reveals specs that sound more like PS6 alongside AI upscaling tech
By Phil Hayton published
News Fresh PS5 Pro leaks have landed, and the revamped console will allegedly boast almost three times more GPU power and new AI upscaling abilities.
Where to buy the MSI Claw: stock updates for the Steam Deck rival
By Phil Hayton last updated
Stock Here's where to buy the MSI Claw, including a list of retailers with stock and pricing information for the Steam Deck rival.
The MSI Claw is seemingly in high demand, and I’m already seeing out of stock signs
By Phil Hayton published
News You might need to wait a while before buying the MSI Claw, as Newegg now has the Steam Deck rival on backorder.
This OG Xbox HDMI adapter just got a $40 price cut, and its biggest issue has been fixed
By Phil Hayton published
deal The EON XBHD original Xbox HDMI adapter is now $40 cheaper over at Amazon, and the retro console accessory maker has fixed its biggest flaw.
Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 review: "likely to put a smile on your face"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 is a superb 42-inch OLED monitor that'll serve both PC and console players with fantastic visuals and immersive lighting.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU could feature faster GDDR7 memory, but other details are up for debate
By Phil Hayton published
News Fresh Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 rumors suggest the next gen graphics card will use faster GDDR7 VRAM, accompanied by a 512GB bus that would allow for more memory.
The Game Boy inspired Bittboy sparked a handheld revolution in 2019 - here’s how it holds up five years later
By Phil Hayton published
feature The Bittboy set a new standard for retro handheld emulation devices in 2019 - here's how it holds up against newer portable solutions available today.
AMD FreeSync now want your new 1080p monitor to support at least 144Hz
By Phil Hayton published
News AMD has announced that FreeSync will now require over 144Hz when used with new 1080p gaming monitors and TVs with support for the GPU feature.
This Anker power bank will charge the chonkiest of handheld setups, and it’s down a new record low price
By Phil Hayton published
deals The Anker Prime 200W power bank has dropped to a record low price at Amazon, and it's perfect for anyone with a demanding Steam Deck setup.
The Nitro Deck+ wants your Switch to look even more like a Steam Deck
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now pre-order the Nitro Deck+ for $69.99 / £69.99, and the new Switch controller wields Steam Deck-style thumb sticks and a built-in dock.
Pour one out for Nvidia GeForce GTX, as the old graphics card line-up has been discontinued
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics cards like the GTX 1660 have reportedly been discontinued, and the remaining stock has now been sent to GPU makers.
Steam survey suggests more players are using gaming PCs with over 1TB storage
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve's Steam hardware survey for February 2024 suggests more players are using SSD and hard drive options over 1TB to run PC games.
Jsaux 20000mAh 65w power bank review: “a juice box specifically for your Steam Deck”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Jsaux 20000mAh 65w power bank is a great Steam Deck accessory that will keep Valve's handheld charged even when running power-hungry PC games.
MSI Claw finally has a US release date, and it’s set to have its own Steam Deck dock
By Phil Hayton published
News A Newegg listing for the MSI Claw states that the handheld gaming PC will be available from March 8 alongside accessories like a docking station.
Nvidia might be making its own Steam Deck rival, but I’m praying the handheld isn’t powered by GeForce Now
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumors suggest that a "premium" Nvidia gaming handheld could be on the cards, but I'm hoping it isn't a GeForce Now device that relies on the cloud.
Dear Valve, here’s what I want from your next Steam Deck dock
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Here's what I think Valve should include in its next Steam Deck dock, including thoughts on design and features like build-in SSD support.
AMD’s efforts to fix HDMI 2.1 have been shot down - here’s why I think PC gamers should stick with DisplayPort
By Phil Hayton published
News The HDMI Forum has said no to proposals to fix HDMI 2.1 for Linux users by making it open source, following months of work on GPU driver support.
Jsuax Screen Protector for Steam Deck review: “a hardy handheld barrier”
By Phil Hayton published
Review Jsuax's Screen Protector for Steam Deck fits great and provides Valve's handheld from scratches and accidental damage.
This X-Men arcade machine has me hyped for the cartoon’s revival
By Phil Hayton published
News A new X-men '97 themed Arcade1up machine is on the way, and it comes pre-loaded with a bunch of classic fighters and online multiplayer support.
Jsaux ModCase for Steam Deck review: “A smart set of handheld armor”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Jsaux ModCase is a durable shell for Steam Deck that acts as both a case and a way to attach accessories and docks using its included modular system.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE arrives tomorrow for $549, and it could be my new favorite 4K GPU
By Phil Hayton published
News AMD just announced that the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is getting a global release, and it'll offer up top-end 1440p performance and 4K capabilities for $549.
MSI Claw is set to arrive next month, but UK shoppers can pre-order the Steam Deck rival now
By Phil Hayton published
News Pre-orders for the MSI Claw are now live in the UK, and listings suggest that the handheld will arrive in March to take on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Lenovo Legion R45w-30 review: "a good value ultrawide with caveats"
By Phil Hayton published
review The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 is a great value ultrawide gaming monitor with plenty of dual screen tricks up its sleeve, but colors and contrast are compromised.
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