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 Amazon Spring Sale has a portable monitor for under $70, and it's begging to meet my Steam Deck
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab 30% off a KYY 15.6-inch 1080p portable monitor at Amazon thanks to the Big Spring Sale, and its could make for an excellent Steam Deck screen.

Ugreen just launched a bunch of Genshin Impact handheld accessories that are made for Kinich fans
By Phil Hayton published
News Ugreen just launched a new Genshin Impact collection of accessories for handhelds and mobile that pay homage to Kinich.

This Switch gadget could save the handheld from my junk drawer once its sequel arrives, and it's down to a decent price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The mClassic Switch Edition is now cheaper thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale, and it could give your handheld a second wind ahead of the Switch 2.

Amazon's Spring Sale has knocked Samsung's new QD-OLED monitor to its lowest price, and the timing is perfect
By Phil Hayton published
deal The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is back down to its lowest price thanks to a Amazon Big Spring Deal, and the screen will give setup excellent anti-glare abilities.

Best retro game consoles 2025: my favorite ways to play classic capers
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2025, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.

The best Steam Deck accessories 2025: handy handheld add-ons
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buyers Guide Here are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.

The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options in 2024, including desktop hubs that'll turn your handheld into a hybrid PC and travel friendly adapters.

Razer Handheld Dock review: “Your Steam Deck will ride shiny and Chroma"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma boasts stylish RGB lighting and a handy adjustable cradle, but fails provide the Steam Deck with anything new.

I wouldn't look past the Sony Inzone M10S for competitive shooters, and I want the monitor even more now that it's firmly under $900
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Sony Inzone M10S is back under $900 thanks to a 20% off deal, and the 27-inch 480Hz monitor is well worth a look if you're serious about shooters.

Best Black Friday 4K monitor deals 2025: what to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday 4K monitor deals won't be around much longer so pick up the best offers still available this Black Friday while you still can.

Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS pre-orders are now live, and I'm hoping it's a second wind for the handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News The Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS edition is now up for pre-order, and the $549 handheld will challenge the Steam Deck with premium extras.

Best Black Friday 4K 120Hz TV deals 2025: what to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here's all the 4K 120Hz TV Black Friday deals in 2024, including display discounts that have popped up again.

Best Black Friday 75-inch TV deals 2025: what to expect from this year's big screen sales
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday 75-inch TV deals are set to return November 2025, and we're already building a picture of big screen sales to expect.

Best Black Friday TV deals 2025: what to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday TV deals are back for 2024, so we're here to help you get the best deals for November 29.

Best Black Friday QD-OLED deals 2025: everything to expect in November
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday QD-OLED deals could save you plenty of cash on your next display this fall.

Best Black Friday curved monitor deals 2025: display discounts to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday curved monitor deals are off to the races with sales now live at a number of retailers.

Black Friday graphics card deals 2025: what to expect from GPU offers this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday graphics card deals will return this November, and while GPU supplies are limited right now, discounts could emerge this year.

Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2025: what to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday gaming monitor deals will return November 2025, and we're already painting a picture of panel deals to expect.

My friend is looking for a 165Hz gaming monitor, and I just found a perfect QHD Alienware screen for under $200
By Phil Hayton published
Deal Dell has cut the 27-inch Alienware AW2724DM down to just $199 in a clearance sale, and the 165Hz gaming monitor is well worth considering for mid-range setups.

Black Friday Steam Deck deals 2025: What to expect from this year's sale
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday Steam Deck deals are on their way, and we've got all you need to know about this year's sales.

The RTX 5060 Ti allegedly isn't coming until mid-April but a delay could help Nvidia's dreadful stock situation
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia has allegedly delayed the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti until mid-April and mid-May, but that could give the GPU maker time to build up stock.

Best Black Friday OLED TV deals 2025: what to expect later this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday OLED TV deals will return this November, and there's already a sign that deep discounts will show up during the annual event.

The Analogue 3D just got delayed again, but here's what I use to play N64 games and upscale to HD
By Phil Hayton published
News The Analogue 3D has been delayed until July 2025, so I'm looking at alternative ways to play original N64 cartridges in HD instead.
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