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

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: “business as usual for my favorite gaming phone”
By Phil Hayton published

BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX review: “I respect this mean mini LED monitor, but not enough to ditch OLED”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BenQ BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX boasts incredible brightness and HDR, but it also costs the same as many 4K OLED gaming monitors with superior colors.

Nvidia's entry-level RTX 5060 GPU could sell out instantly this spring, and the budget player in me is already in tears
By Phil Hayton published
The RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 could both be delayed until March/April, and rumors suggest both graphics cards will be in "limited supply."

RTX 5070 release date could be pushed to March, but I think that might be a good thing
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia might be looking to push its RTX 5070 release date back to March, but that could help it take on the RX 9070 XT and ensure stock is healthy.

My favorite 42-inch PS5 monitor has dropped to its Black Friday price, and it's not even a Presidents Day deal
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the 42-inch Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 OLED 4K monitor for under $700, and you don't even have to wait for this year's Presidents Day sales.

AMD is allegedly cooking up an RX 9070 XT with 32GB VRAM, but I've no idea who it's for
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumors of an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card with 32GB VRAM are making the rounds, and the SKU could arrive this year.

I've spent hours on end playing shooters on this 27-inch 240Hz OLED monitor, and it's well worth grabbing for under $600
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can now grab $100 off KTC's 27-inch 1440p 240Hz OLED gaming monitor at Amazon, and it's one of the best value panels for both PC and console.

Should you upgrade your TV for the Switch 2?
By Phil Hayton published
Features You don't need to upgrade your TV for Switch 2, but doing so could let Nintendo's next-gen handheld console reach its true potential.

I don't want to alarm you, but an RTX 5090 power connector has melted
By Phil Hayton published
News Reports of a melted RTX 5090 power connector have surfaced online, but the graphics card issue is seemingly linked to a third-party dongle.

Dough Spectrum Black 32 review: “small quirks are keeping it from being a dreamboat display”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Dough Spectrum Black 32 is a gloriously glossy 4K 240hz monitor with dual mode 480Hz abilities, but its firmware keeps the gaming monitor from perfection.

AMD finally confirms it'll release its Radeon RX 9070 GPU this March, and I suspect it'll be a mid-range menace
By Phil Hayton published
News AMD has confirmed that Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards will go on sale this March, and the later launch could help it fight the mid-range Nvidia RTX 5070.

Proposed US tariffs make your next gaming handheld up to 35% more expensive
By Phil Hayton published
news Gaming handhelds by the likes of Anbernic and Miyoo could end up more expensive thanks to proprosed US tariffs, and prices could increase by up to 35%.

BenQ GR10 Steam Deck dock review: "I’ve waited years for this HDMI 2.1 docking station"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BenQ GR10 Steam Deck dock is one of the first HDMI 2.1 docking stations for Valve's handheld to emerge, and it boasts versatility at a premium price.

The Atari 7800+ is down to a new record low price for those of you who didn't grow up with an NES
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Atari 7800+ is now cheaper than ever thanks to a 22% discount at Amazon, and the retro console well worth grabbing if you miss using old cartridges.

I know everyone's hyped for the RTX 5090, but this 16GB AMD GPU could come in clutch for cheap PC gaming thrills
By Phil Hayton published
Deals For under $300, this AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT deal will revamp your rig with a respectable 16GB GPU and help you run new games at 1440p

The best OLED TV for gaming 2025: my go to screens with spectacular colors
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best OLED TVs for gaming, including budget options and premium panels that'll breathe life into your favorite console and PC adventures.

RTX 5000 stock is vanishing before my eyes, but I'm counting on one retailer to save the day
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia RTX 50 series stock is pretty scarce, but there's a retailer you wouldn't expect with a pretty promising graphics card notification system in place.

PNY RTX 5080 OC review: "this GPU is for the next-gen overclockers"
By Phil Hayton published
The PNY RTX 5080 OC offers up a factory overclock for a 4K FPS boost, but it's much larger than Nvidia's Founders Edition graphics card.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review: "the 4K GPU I'd aim for this generation"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 boasts fantastic DLSS 4 abilities, and the new Founders Edition design makes it one of the nicest looking graphics cards yet.

I wouldn't normally recommend an RTX 4090 PC this close to the RTX 5090 launch, but this Alienware PC deal is tempting
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab $800 off an RTX 4090 Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC at Dell, and it might end up costing the same as custom RTX 5090 models.

I can’t believe Balenciaga managed to mess up making a Game Boy that runs everyone’s favorite Nokia 3310 game
By Phil Hayton published
News Balenciaga has released a limited edition handheld that runs a version of Snake to celebrate Lunar New Year, but it looks far worse than an old Nokia.

Sony Inzone M10S review: "a phenomenally fast 1440p monitor for competitive PC players"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Sony M10S is an excellent QHD gaming monitor option for FPS fans looking for a competitive edge without dialling back to 1080p.

I'm thrilled to see this 32-inch Alienware 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor back down to its lowest price, but it's not for everyone
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The 32-inch Alienware AW3225QF is back down to its lowest price at Dell, and it offers exceptional 4K 240Hz QD-OLED visuals for high spec PC players.

The First Berserker: Khazan could be the action RPG that gets me hyped for a 3D gaming monitor comeback, and it's thanks to Samsung
By Phil Hayton published
News Samsung is teaming up with The First Berserker: Khazan developers Nexon and Neople to tailor the RPG's visuals for Odyssey 3D monitors.

Your RTX 3080 and other older GPUs could get new AI superpowers after RTX 5090 launch, and I'm happy Nvidia is even considering it
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia might be focused on launching the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, but it might eventually look into official Frame Generation support for RTX 30-series GPUs.
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