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
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.
Just when I thought I couldn’t love the Super Pocket more, Blaze went and announced an Atari woodgrain version
By Phil Hayton published
News Blaze just revealed new Atari and Technos Super Pocket models, and there’s even a special edition woodgrain handheld that pays homage to the 2600.
This Corsair OLED monitor deal is great, but there’s an even cheaper dupe for over $200 less
By Phil Hayton published
Deals A whopping 20% off brings the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 back down to its lowest price, but there is a cheaper OLED monitor that boasts the same LG panel.
Should you buy a 4K monitor on Prime Day?
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day 2024 Wondering if you should buy a 4K monitor this Prime Day? We’re here to help you pick the perfect panel for your gaming setup.
You can now grab the Lenovo Legion Go for a record-low price, but I’d check out the Asus ROG Ally first
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Lenovo Legion Go is almost as cheap as the Asus ROG Ally thanks to a record-low deal at Amazon, but I’d consider your handheld options before clicking buy.
The first batch of Anbernic RG Cube handhelds is reportedly suffering from screen issues
By Phil Hayton published
News Multiple reports of Anbernic RG Cube screen faults have surfaced, with early units suffering from the same light bleed woes as pre-production units.
For under $500, this Hisense model is the QLED gaming TV I’d pick right now
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab a new 55-inch Hisense QLED TV for under $500 thanks to a record-low discount, and it’s a great value panel that’ll suit most PS5 and Xbox players.
The Game Boy Color is once again my favorite handheld thanks to this gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen mod
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now upgrade your Game Boy Color with an AMOLED screen, and the mod is both easy to install and adds a display that’ll rival even modern handhelds.
13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K review: “I can’t see myself craving another CPU any time soon”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The 13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K is a powerhouse CPU that offers up a similar experience to the latest 14th-gen chips, and its price makes it worth buying over new SKUs.
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low, and I’d pick it up over most handhelds
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the Asus ROG Ally for $549.99 thanks to an extra $50 off, and the offer makes it a great handheld for players craving a performance boost.
The LG OLED C4 just dropped to a record low, and it makes it hard to recommend any other gaming TV
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The 48-inch LG OLED C4 just dropped under $1,400, and the new record-low price could help you snag the 2024 gaming TV for a chunk less than normal.
RTX 5090 specs leak out alongside other Nvidia Blackwell GPU configurations
By Phil Hayton published
News A bunch of RTX 5000 specs have emerged, including RTX 5090 bandwidth details, Stream Multiprocessor counts, and memory type across graphics card SKUs.
Phil Spencer hints that an Xbox portable could be in the works after all - “I think we should have a handheld too”
By Phil Hayton published
News We might have missed out on an Xbox handheld at the Games Showcase, but Phil Spencer has hinted that a portable console could still be on the cards for the future.
An Xbox handheld could finally show up during the Xbox Games Showcase, but I hope it’s not a PlayStation Portal rival
By Phil Hayton last updated
News An Xbox handheld could be revealed during this weekend’s Summer Games Fest showcase, and I’m praying it won’t rely on cloud Streaming and Game Pass.
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