Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Nintendo Switch 2 could be more like the Wii U than you realize, and I'd say that's a good thing
Nintendo Switch 2 Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 could embrace Wii U and 3DS games using its new top USB-C port to provide dual-screen functionality.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
Nintendo Switch 2 Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to Valve's Steam Deck, including a closer look at specs, features, and games for both gaming handhelds.
PlayStation Portal Midnight Black pre-orders: all the latest stock available now
Sony's PlayStation Portal Midnight Black pre-order launch is upon us, and I've got you covered on where to buy the handheld and recommended retailers.
Sorry, an Alienware gaming handheld isn't on the way, but Dell says its looking "pretty heavily” at the space
News Dell has shared why there isn't an Alienware gaming handheld yet, the company seemingly isn't satisfied with the Steam Deck format.
AMD explains why the Radeon RX 9070 XT was pulled from its CES 2025 keynote, but I'm still confused at its approach to RDNA 4
CES 2025 AMD says the Radeon RX 9070 XT will get its own showcase alongside RDNA 4, as it seemingly didn't have enough time for graphics card announcements at CES.
Quarter Arcades Taito Bubble Bobble review: “I’m head over heels for this adorable mini arcade homage”
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I covered the RTX 4080 launch, and the RTX 5080 feels like serious GPU Deja vu
Features The RTX 5080 offers up 16GB VRAM for $999, but that spec and price combo could lead it down the same path as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080.
Razer has a new RGB-clad Steam Deck dock, but it's missing one key feature I'd include for future handhelds
CES 2025 The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma will bring RGB lighting and plenty of ports to your Steam Deck for $79.99 on January 30, but you aren't getting HDMI 2.1.
Lenovo makes its new Legion Go family official, and I'm fixated on the handheld maker's $499.99 "Steam Deck"
Three new Lenovo Legion Go handhelds are inbound, including SteamOS model and a new OLED version armed with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU.
RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090: How does Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell GPU compare?
Here's how the RTX 5090 compares to the RTX 4090, including a side by side comparison of prices, graphics card specs, and Nvidia GPU features.
A new Alienware Aurora 2025 model is coming, but I'm more interested in its Area 51 sibling that takes a "DIY approach to desktops"
CES 2025 Dell just announced new Alienware Aurora 2025 and Area 51 gaming PC builds at CES 2025, and the latter serves as an upgradable high-end rig with standard parts.
I'm hyped for what the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme will bring to handhelds, even if it doesn't power the Steam Deck 2
CES 2025 Three new AMD Ryzen Z2 processors are on the way, and they'll help your handheld gaming PC of the future reach new frame rate heights.
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is officially coming Q1 2025 with 16GB VRAM, but the first RDNA 4 graphics card isn't an RTX 5090 rival
CES 2025 The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT are se to be the red team's first RDNA 4 graphics cards, but you'll need to wait a bit longer for official specs and pricing.
I spent the PlayStation 30th anniversary using a mini PS1 that nobody liked, but modding has turned it into something special
Deals The PlayStation Classic isn't the PS1 mini many players originally hoped for, but thanks to modding, it's now one of the best ways to play retro Sony outings.
Nvidia will apparently release the RTX 5080 in January, before the RTX 5090, and I'm okay with that
Fresh RTX 5080 rumors suggest the GPU could arrive in January before the RTX 5090, as Nvidia might hold off from releasing its flagship until later.
This handheld is the same size as an NES controller, but I use it to play 30 years worth of retro classics
The Anbernic RG28XX packs punchy handheld performance for under $60, and it makes for an excellent lightweight retro gaming machine.
Will the next Lenovo Legion Go actually be a Steam Deck? It certainly smells that way to me
News Lenovo could be working on a Steam Deck handheld, as the company just announced that Valve will feature at its gaming handhelds CES event.
Anbernic RG28XX review: “a tiny budget handheld that fits in my weird tiny jeans pocket”
Review The Anbernic RG28XX is a delightfully dinky handheld that'll fit in small pockets and happy run a variety of retro consoles, including the PS2 and Dreamcast.
Everything we know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
News We're rounding up everything we know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, including rumors surrounding the next gen graphics card's release date and specs.
RTX 5090 will seemingly come armed with 32GB VRAM, and I'd be surprised if 8K gaming isn't a thing this generation
New leaks via Zotac suggest the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 will pack 32GB GDDR7 VRAM, which could mean it'll pull off proper 8K gaming performance.
RTX 5060 specs have finally leaked, and the budget PC player in me is disappointed
Nvidia still seems to think 8GB VRAM is enough.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4010 is a budget GPU that can run Crysis at 80fps without compromise, but it technically doesn't exist
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4010 is seemingly a thing, and while it's anything but official, it's a 50W graphics card that can hit over 60fps in plenty of PC games.
Atari 7800+ review: “a retro console remake for the ‘80s kids”
The Atari 7800+ offers up another simple way to play the retro console's cartridges using HDMI output, and wireless extra controllers help sweeten the deal.
Arc B580 leaked benchmarks suggest the Nvidia RTX 4060 should watch its back
Early Intel Arc B580 benchmarks suggest the upcoming graphics card outruns the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 in 3DMark Time Spy by over 30%.
After 18 months, I've finally found a daft handheld that rivals the Tetris Mcnugget - a drumstick KFC Tamagotchi that's hungry for chicken
News The KFC Eduardochi is effectively a promotional chicken drumstuck Tamagotchi currently available in Spain, and it's just as silly as the Mcnugget handheld.
