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 best Cyber Monday external hard drive deals 2024: the biggest deals still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Cyber Monday external hard drive deals are here for 2024, providing you with a chance to grab great portable storage price cuts.

My favorite gaming monitor will save you buying two separate screens this Cyber Monday
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The LG Ultragear 32GS95UE-B is now sitting under $950 thanks to Cyber Monday, and it's dual resolution abilities make it two gaming monitors in one.

For under $500, the RTX 4070 is now the GPU I'd recommend for affordable PC thrills this Cyber Monday
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a Zotac GeForce RTX 4070 for under $500 thanks to Cyber Monday, and the Nvidia GPU is well worth picking up if you need a 1440p upgrade.

Black Friday QLED TV deals 2024: the biggest discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals This year's Black Friday QLED TV deals are still holding out strong but get in there quick before they're gone for good.

The Asus ROG Ally just dropped even lower ahead of Cyber Monday, so I'd grab it while it's hot
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low just in time for Cyber Monday, and there's now even more reason to grab the Steam Deck rival.

One of the best value gaming monitors I've tested is now cheaper than ever
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a KOORUI GN02 1080p 240Hz gaming monitor for under $140 in Amazon's Black Friday sale, and the 27-inch screen offer up great value specs.

Lego Nightmare Before Christmas hits its lowest ever price before vanishing again, but watch this space
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal What's this? There's discounts everywhere...

Let me show you how to grab a 100-inch QLED TV this Black Friday and upset everyone you live with
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday Amazon has knocked almost $1,200 off the 100-inch Hisense U76N for Black Friday, and it's probably the biggest screen you'll find during the sales.

This might be the last gaming keyboard you'd expect to buy this Black Friday - but I couldn't live without it
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a Logitech K400 Plus for under $20 thanks to Black Friday, and it's a great cheap keyboard for living room gaming PC setups

Steam Deck battery life torments my soul, but this $50 Black Friday gadget is the cure
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a Baseus Blade 100w power bank for under $50 thanks to Black Friday, and it's a great way to extend Steam Deck battery life.

This 4K gaming monitor with the same coating as your phone is down to a record low price, and I've never used a display quite like it
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Dough Spectrum One 4K 144Hz monitor just dropped to a new record low for Black Friday, and its Gorilla Glass coating will give your games a glowup.

I wouldn't dream of buying an RTX 4090 with this Alienware Black Friday gaming PC discount around
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Alienware Aurora R16 might be the best value way to grab an RTX 4090 this Black Friday, especially if you're building a 4K gaming PC anyway.

The Razer Edge does everything I wish the PlayStation Portal could, and it's new Black Friday price makes it a strong handheld alternative
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Razer Edge has dropped to an all new record low thanks to Black Friday, and the Android handheld could be worth picking up over a PlayStation Portal.

Nvidia RTX 5090 and its kin will likely show up soon, so I'd check out this cheap Intel GPU instead of spending big
By Phil Hayton published
The Intel Arc A770 is down to a new record price thanks to Black Friday, and it could be worth picking up if you're not waiting on RTX 50-series GPUs.

I adore the Steam Deck, and the dock I use to give it a comfy seat is under $30 for Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Baseus 6-in-1 is a Steam Deck dock with a unique adjustable cradle, and it's now under $30 thanks to Black Friday.

If younger me could see how much this 4K 144Hz gaming TV is this Black Friday, they'd tell me I'm full of it
By Phil Hayton published
The 55-inch Hisense U7N has hit an all record low price with just a day to go until Black Friday officially begins.

I've been testing this Game Boy micro-inspired handheld throughout Black Friday, and it's a steal for under $45
By Phil Hayton published
A pocket sized portable with PS1 capabilities

Sorry Lego, but Mega Bloks has won me over with this Xbox 360 Black Friday deal
By Phil Hayton last updated
The MEGA Xbox 360 collectors building set has a massive 65% off for Black Friday, and it's a must have for any fans of Microsoft's iconic console.

The Lenovo Legion Go just keeps getting cheaper, and Black Friday is changing my opinion on the handheld
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday just helped the Lenovo Legion Go reach a new record low price, and the 8.8-inch handheld now costs less than the Asus ROG Ally.

If I were you, I'd grab this Atari 400 mini and force the kids to play crusty old games over Thanksgiving
By Phil Hayton published
The Atari 400 Mini just dropped to a new record low for Black Friday, meaning you could grab one for less in time for Thanksgiving.

I'd recommend the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 all day for 1440p gaming, and Black Friday just made it more affordable
By Phil Hayton published
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is down to a new record low price for Black Friday, and it's perfect for 1440p PC players looking for a visual edge.

Hey Steam Deck early adopters, I found a Black Friday SSD deal specifically for you
By Phil Hayton published
You can now upgrade your Steam Deck with a WD Black SN770M for $89.99 thanks to Black Friday, and it's now the same price as the 500GB version.

Walmart Black Friday deals are finally live - these are the 11 gaming sales I'd grab first
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday Walmart Black Friday deals are now live, and these 11 discounts are well worth checking out if you're looking for new gaming tech.
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