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
Nintendo Switch 2 isn't the only handheld Nvidia is apparently planning to power
By Phil Hayton published
News New rumors suggest that Nintendo isn’t the only handheld company on Nvidia’s radar, as the GPU giant could team up with Mediatek to make a new SoC.
Asus ROG Ally X price leaks match up to what I was expecting, but it’s not all bad news for handheld fans
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumors suggest the Asus ROG Ally X will come in at $799, but this could provide the perfect excuse for even better handheld deals to take center stage.
This Sony OLED TV is practically made for PS5, and it’s down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab $400 off the Sony Bravia XR A75L at best buy, and the discount brings the PS5 TV back down to its lowest price.
This record-low Samsung Odyssey G9 price makes it hard for me to recommend any other ultrawide monitor right now
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Samsung Odyssey G9 just dropped to its lowest-ever price, and the 50% discount means you can grab a speedy 240Hz QLED ultrawide display for under $700
How to connect your Steam Deck to your TV
By Phil Hayton published
Guide Here’s how to connect your Steam Deck to a TV, including what you’ll need to hook things up and how to adjust display settings using SteamOS.
The next Asus handheld isn’t the ROG Ally 2, but I’m still hyped for a refresh
By Phil Hayton published
News Asus has officially revealed the ROG Ally X, a revamped version of the handheld gaming PC that could solve our battery life woes.
Newegg just dropped the RTX 4070 back to Black Friday level pricing
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card at its lowest price thanks to Newegg, and it’s worth considering over Nvidia’s Super variant.
This Samsung QLED TV is a great PS5 display that looks like a painting, and it's down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Samsung’s The Frame TV has dropped back to a record low, and while it can blend in to look like wall art, it’ll pair nicely with your PS5 or Xbox Series X.
I test Steam Deck docks for a living, but I'd still rather have one of these gaming monitors
By Phil Hayton published
Features Here are some great gaming monitors that have a Steam Deck dock built-in, including displays with KVM switches and USB-C Power Delivery.
Looks like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 could arrive before the RTX 5090
By Phil Hayton published
News Fresh rumors suggest the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 may arrive first this year, contradicting previous reports that the RTX 5090 would be the only GPU to release.
The handheld I use as a makeshift PlayStation Portal is down to its lowest-ever price, but only through this weekend
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the Razer Edge for under $250 thanks to Amazon’s Gaming Week sale, and the Android portable makes for a great PS Portal alternative.
Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 review: “Packs a nice mini LED punch and a questionable price tag”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 is an example of a great mini LED monitor, but you can grab similar curved ultrawide displays that use OLED panels for less.
This Nintendo Switch accessory is a permanent part of my setup, and it’s currently available for less
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The mClassic will upscale your Nintendo Switch visuals and improve graphics using anti-aliasing, and it’s currently got $15 off at Amazon.
I still use a CRT for retro games, but this discounted OLED monitor might change that
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The KTC G27P6 is down to a record-low price right now at Amazon, and the cheaper OLED gaming monitor is surprisingly great for retro gaming.
My favorite Alienware gaming PC build is $1,000 off right now, but you’ll want to move quick
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Dell has slashed $1,000 off its Alienware Aurora R15 RTX 4090 gaming PC, but the fact it’s a clearance deal means stock could dry up quick.
Jsaux FlipGo review: “A portable monitor that leans more towards productivity than gaming”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Jsaux FlipGo is a great portable dual monitor option for anyone looking to boost productivity, but it’ll pair nicely with handhelds like the Steam Deck too.
One of our favorite ultrawide gaming desks is Best Buy’s deal of the day
By Phil Hayton published
deals Arozzi’s Arena Ultrawide gaming desk is one of Best Buy’s ‘Deals of the Day’, meaning you can currently grab $149 off the extra wide surface.
Samsung’s brand-new 2024 OLED TV has already dropped in price, and it’s begging to meet your PS5
By Phil Hayton published
Deals It might be new to 2024, but Samsung’s QN55S90D 120Hz OLED TV currently has $200 off right now, and its specs pair nicely with the PS5.
Nanoleaf Lines review: “Turns out I do enjoy RGB lighting after all”
By Phil Hayton published
Review It’s undeniably premium, but Nanoleaf’s Lines kit will add a spectacular RGB light show to your gaming space accompanied by some stand-out smart features.
Make me jealous and grab this Samsung S90C OLED TV for under £1,000
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the Samsung S90C for under £1,000 thanks to an Amazon UK deal, and it currently costs less than it did during Black Friday 2023.
KTC G27P6 review: “I can’t get over how good this cheaper OLED monitor is”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The KTC G27P6 is an exceptional 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor that undercuts its rivals on price while boasting the same LG OLED panel.
Ayaneo Mini PC AM02 review: “I’ve never been this hyped for a low-spec rig”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Ayaneo Mini PC AM02 is an incredibly small NES-inspired rig that packs the same punch as a high-end gaming handheld, making it a must-have for small setups.
Tomb Raider is seemingly coming to the Super Pocket thanks to Evercade cart upgrade
By Phil Hayton published
News The Super Pocket and Evercade will soon support 3D retro games using Giga Carts, and a Tomb Raider collection could be on the cards.
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