Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Calling all retro console nerds - the Atari 7800+ just dropped to a phenomenally low price
deal The Atari 7800+ just dropped to a new record low price at Woot, and the revamped retro console offers up fantastic physical gaming tricks for under $80.
The best PS4 monitor 2025 - my perfect panels picks for PlayStation 4
Buying Guide Here are the best PS4 monitor options available in 2025, including affordable 1080p screens and premium models that'll also pair nicely with the PS5.
The best 4K monitor for gaming 2025: the greatest UHD panels I've tested yet
Buying Guide I've been testing all the best 4K gaming monitors on the market, finding the biggest and brightest panels for your next setup upgrade.
The best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2024, including the Nintendo Switch, portable PCs like the Steam Deck, and other systems we've put to the test.
Lenovo Legion Go S Windows 11 review: “my heart aches for this mixed up handheld”
Review The Lenovo Legion Go S feels great in the hands, but the $729 gaming handheld falls short due to its mismatched specs and lofty price tag.
The rumored Xbox handheld isn't what you think, and I'm hoping it'll solve my Windows 11 problems
News Rumors of a Xbox handheld are making the rounds, but project "Keenan" could actually help enhance Windows 11 on portable PCs.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2025: Out of this world Aurora builds
Buying Guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2024, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting edge DDR5 RAM.
The RX 7800 XT is the only mid-range GPU at a remotely reasonable price right now, and it comes with Monster Hunter Wilds
Deal The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is in stock at Amazon for a reasonable price, and the GPU comes with a free copy of Monster Hunter Wilds for good measure.
The best CPU for gaming 2025: Processing power unleashed
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.
This adorable mini PC looks like a tiny Mac, and it has completely changed the way I play games in the living room
News The Ayaneo Mini PC AM01 is a remarkably small Ryzen rig that looks like a classic Macintosh, and it's a must grab for indie gamers.
Best graphics card 2025: the top GPU options I'd recommend for PC gamers
Buying Guide We're rounding up the best graphics card options available now, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs that cater to gaming PC players across the board.
Alienware's latest gaming monitor packs a 180Hz QHD panel for less than $300
News Two more 2025 Alienware gaming monitors are now available to buy, and the newcomers include a 27-inch 185Hz IPS display for under $300 and a curved 32-inch model.
Where to buy AMD RX 9070 series graphics cards: Live stock updates and recommended retailers
News Here's where to buy the new RX 9070 series graphics cards when they arrive on March 6, including recommended retailers and helpful buying advice.
Best PS5 external hard drives 2025: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
Buying Guide We've been hands-on with all the latest storage upgrades so you can find the best PS5 external hard drive for your system.
RX 9070 stock will hopefully last longer than the RTX 5070, but I am worried about another wipeout
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
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"
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"
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
Features 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
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
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.
Tired of seeing RTX 5070 Ti out of stock signs? I'd consider this 4K GPU instead
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.
