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

RX 9070 stock will hopefully last longer than the RTX 5070, but I am worried about another wipeout
By Phil Hayton published
News RX 9070 stock will hit store shelves at 9am ET today, and I'm hopeful that RNDA 4 graphics card supplies will outlast the RTX 5070.

I just watched the RTX 5070 effectively sell out before it even launched
By Phil Hayton published
News The RTX 5070 solid out instantly at launch today, and it almost feels like Nvidia's graphics card launch has been either delayed or cancelled.

Dell just launched a brand new Alienware QD-OLED monitor, and it boasts the "world's highest pixel density"
By Phil Hayton published
News A new Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitor has arrived, and the AW2725Q offers up the highest pixel density for the panel type yet and 4K 240Hz abilities.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 review: "far from a RTX 4090 rival, but I’d still call it a solid 4K GPU"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 is a solid mid-range GPU option for DLSS 4-enhanced 4K gameplay, but it relies heavily on Multi-Frame Generation.

I've been using the RTX 5070 to play a bunch of games early, and it might be the console killing GPU I've been waiting for
By Phil Hayton published
Feature My hands-on impressions with the RTX 5070 suggest the new mid-range GeForce GPU could make for an excellent console alternative under $600.

AMD finally unveils its RX 9070 series graphics cards starting at $549
By Phil Hayton published
News The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT will arrive on March 6 starting at $549, and both will take on Nvidia's RTX 4070 series on the mid-range GPU battlefield.

I secretly love using this retro handheld for Sega games, but don't tell the Genesis in my living room
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Anbernic RG ARC-D is a handheld that pays homage to classic Sega consoles, but it's also an incredibly versatile retro emulation machine for under $80.

Alienware AW2725DF review: “Dell’s QD-OLED monitor is winning me over”
By Phil Hayton published

My favorite affordable OLED monitor is back under $500, and it's honestly just as good as branded screens
By Phil Hayton published
deals You can now grab the 27-inch KTC G27P6 for under $500 yet again, and the 1440p 240Hz will pair nicely with mind-range GPUs like the RTX 5070.

Tired of seeing RTX 5070 Ti out of stock signs? I'd consider this 4K GPU instead
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The RTX 5070 Ti might be gone for now, but you can currently grab its RX 7800 XT GPU rival right now for a decent price.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: "I'd happily buy this 4K GPU for the right price"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti packs great 4K performance not too far off the RTX 5080, but custom options like the Gigabyte Gaming OC model cost near the same.

Yes, I know the Lenovo Legion Go S just launched, but the Asus ROG Ally is still worth buying at its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Asus ROG Ally Z1E just dropped to its lowest price at Best Buy, and $200 off makes it worth considering over newcomers like the Lenovo Legion Go S.

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: “business as usual for my favorite gaming phone”
By Phil Hayton published

BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX review: “I respect this mean mini LED monitor, but not enough to ditch OLED”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BenQ BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX boasts incredible brightness and HDR, but it also costs the same as many 4K OLED gaming monitors with superior colors.

Dell Presidents Day sales 2025: huge gaming PC and laptop deals available now
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Deals Dell's Presidents Day sale has officially started, and I'm already seeing plenty of excellent price cuts on gaming PCs, laptops, monitors, and more.

Nvidia's entry-level RTX 5060 GPU could sell out instantly this spring, and the budget player in me is already in tears
By Phil Hayton published
The RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 could both be delayed until March/April, and rumors suggest both graphics cards will be in "limited supply."

RTX 5070 release date could be pushed to March, but I think that might be a good thing
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia might be looking to push its RTX 5070 release date back to March, but that could help it take on the RX 9070 XT and ensure stock is healthy.

My favorite 42-inch PS5 monitor has dropped to its Black Friday price, and it's not even a Presidents Day deal
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the 42-inch Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 OLED 4K monitor for under $700, and you don't even have to wait for this year's Presidents Day sales.

AMD is allegedly cooking up an RX 9070 XT with 32GB VRAM, but I've no idea who it's for
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumors of an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card with 32GB VRAM are making the rounds, and the SKU could arrive this year.

I've spent hours on end playing shooters on this 27-inch 240Hz OLED monitor, and it's well worth grabbing for under $600
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can now grab $100 off KTC's 27-inch 1440p 240Hz OLED gaming monitor at Amazon, and it's one of the best value panels for both PC and console.

Should you upgrade your TV for the Switch 2?
By Phil Hayton published
Feature You don't need to upgrade your TV for Switch 2, but doing so could let Nintendo's next-gen handheld console reach its true potential.

I don't want to alarm you, but an RTX 5090 power connector has melted
By Phil Hayton published
News Reports of a melted RTX 5090 power connector have surfaced online, but the graphics card issue is seemingly linked to a third-party dongle.

Dough Spectrum Black 32 review: “small quirks are keeping it from being a dreamboat display”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Dough Spectrum Black 32 is a gloriously glossy 4K 240hz monitor with dual mode 480Hz abilities, but its firmware keeps the gaming monitor from perfection.

I had a blast playing shooters on this 1440p OLED monitor designed by esports players, and now it's cheaper than ever
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The 27-inch Sony Inzone M10S is an exceptional 1440p 480Hz gaming monitor with a competitive edge, and it's currently down to its lowest ever price.
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