Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super review: “the 4K GPU most players should opt for”
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
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"
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
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
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.
My favorite 12th Gen Intel CPU is down to a record-low price, and it's not the one you'd think
News The Intel Core i5-12400F has dropped to its lowest price thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale, and it'll provide most players with more than enough CPU power.
Nvidia has officially revealed its next GPU, but the company wants to chat AI robots first before the RTX 5090
News Nvidia just unveiled its next gen Blackwell GPU architecture, but the focus is firmly on AI right now rather than what the RTX 5090 might look like.
PS5 Pro leak reveals specs that sound more like PS6 alongside AI upscaling tech
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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.
