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
To celebrate Prime Day ending, I'm off to live in the woods with this discounted portable Blu-ray player
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day You can currently grab $80 off a portable Bluray player thanks to Prime Day, and it could be a neat way to watch physical movies offline this summer.
The upscaler I use for all my retro consoles just got Prime Day'd
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The OSSC is a line doubler that'll upscale retro consoles via HDMI, and it's back down to its lowest price for Prime Day
For under $20, I think this Steam Deck accessory is an essential this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day The iVoler 5-in-1 Steam Deck dock just got even cheaper for Prime Day, and it's an essential accessory for under $20.
Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2024: the best discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Prime Day Steam Deck deals for docks, accessories, and more are still around after Amazon's big event, so grab a handheld bargain while you can.
I'm hyped about this Prime Day retro handheld deal, and not just because it looks like a Game Boy Advance SP
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day The Anbernic RG35XXSP just got a 20% Prime Day discount, and while you can technically get it for less at other retailers, sticking with Amazon is worthwhile.
Hurry, the Samsung OLED G6 monitor I'm testing just dropped even lower with only hours left of Prime Day
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals The brand new Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is down to a new record this Prime Day, and it's a great time to grab the 360Hz monitor for less.
Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2024: all the best offers we've found this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Here are all the best Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals and accessory discounts that we've found for the final day of Amazon's sale
I've been testing gaming handhelds for years, and the Asus ROG Ally is eating the Lenovo Legion Go's lunch this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
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I'm dangerously close to replacing my coffee table with a Mortal Kombat arcade machine thanks to Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Arcade1up's Mortal Kombat cocktail cabinet is better than half price right now for Prime Day, and the fighting game hardware homage has never been cheaper.
The LG OLED C3 has been Prime Day'd, but I'm more tempted by the cheaper B3
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED C3 is back down to its lowest price for Prime Day, but there's a case to be made for opting for the cheaper OLED B3 instead.
Quick - this Prime Day lightning deal just hit a Nintendo Switch accessory I wouldn't dare play without
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day The Marseille mClassic is back down to its lowest price courtesy of Prime Day lightning deal, and it's a must have accessory for the Nintendo Switch.
I revamped my PC audio with this sleek soundbar, and you can too for less this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day You can currently grab the BlueAnt Soundblade for a record low price thanks to Prime Day, and it's a discrete under monitor soundbar with a bite.
I'm tempted to turn the Asus ROG Ally into an RTX 4090 PC using this Prime Day deal
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day You can now pick up a ROG XG Mobile graphics card docking station for the Asus ROG Ally and save $300, as Prime Day has knocked it to a record low.
My favorite budget OLED gaming monitor is ridiculously cheap for Prime Day, and I'd buy it over branded screens
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day The KTC G27P6 is a fantastic budget OLED gaming monitor, and Amazon Prime Day just knocked it down even lower.
On a budget? Here are the Amazon Fire TV deals I'd check out this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day Here are the best Amazon Fire TV deals live right now, including super cheap screens and high-spec QLED displays with Alexa built in.
Best Buy just launched its anti-Prime Day sale: these are the 7 best deals for gamers
By Phil Hayton published
Deals It might be Prime Day, but Best Buy is holding a sale that aims to rival Amazon's offers on consoles, monitors, TVs, accessories, and more.
The new LG OLED B4 is down to a record low price, but here's why I'd buy the older model instead
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The new LG OLED B4 is down to a record-low price just before Prime Day, but I'm more tempted by its older OLED B3 TV sibling.
Amazon who? Here are 8 Newegg PC deals I'd use to build a rig ahead of Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Prime Day might be on the way, but Newegg is holding an early sale that features record-low prices on fantastic PC parts and more
This monstrous 55-inch Samsung monitor is back down to its lowest price, and I’ve never been more tempted to buy one
By Phil Hayton published
The Samsung Odyssey Ark just dropped back to its lowest price ahead of Prime Day, and the 55-inch inch curved 4K screen could transform your setup.
My favorite retro handheld just dropped to under $50 ahead of Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Taito edition Super Pocket just dropped to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day, and it's a fantastic way to access retro classics for under $50.
Hear me out, this cheap $79 TV deal could be an essential buy for budget gamers this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab an Insignia F20 Series 720p TV for just $79 ahead of Prime Day, and it could be a winner if you use a PS4, Switch, or Steam Deck.
I’m a huge handheld nerd - here are the Steam Deck alternatives I’ll be watching this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day 2024 Here are the Steam Deck alternatives I’ll be shopping for this Prime Day, including great value handhelds and portable PC rivals that pack more of a punch.
I've tracked down the best 4th of July gaming deals for you, from PC to tabletop
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals I've found the best 4th of July gaming deals so you don't have to
The Jsaux ModCase is one of my favorite Steam Deck accessories, but there’s a 4th of July deal on the Asus ROG Ally version that slaps
By Phil Hayton published
4th of July sales The Jsaux ModCase for Asus ROG Ally and 20000mAh power bank are now down to a record-low price thanks to an excellent 4th of July handheld accessories bundle.
Grab the excellent Atari 400 Mini for a record-low price and spend the 4th of July playing retro classics
By Phil Hayton published
4th of July The Atari 400 Mini has dropped to a new record low price just in time for the 4th of July sales, and it’s a fantastic way to play retro microcomputer capers.
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