Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The Samsung mini LED TV I’ve been testing is the next best thing to OLED, and it’s down to a record-low price
Deals The Samsung QN85D just dropped to a new record-low price at Amazon, and it’s worth checking out if you want a super bright gaming TV just in time for the PS5 Pro.
Turns out the Acer Nitro Blaze 7 already exists, but I’m not mad about it
News The upcoming Acer Nitro Blaze 7 seemingly features the same design as the $1,000 Terrans Force Handle 5, but that could be great news in terms of price.
How we test gaming monitors at 12DOVE
Review Guide Our methods and practices for testing gaming monitors at 12DOVE to help you get the most out of our reviews, guides, and analysis.
Anbernic RG Cube review: “I’ve completely fallen for this weird little handheld”
Review The Anbernic RG Cube boasts fantastic retro versatility thanks to its square screen and emulation abilities, alongside controls that rival premium handhelds.
For a chunk under $300, I'd give Intel's best graphics card a go
Deals You can currently grab an Intel Arc A770 graphics card at Amazon for just $269.99, making it one of the cheapest current gen GPUs around.
I’m hyped to see Best Buy stocking premium Ayaneo handhelds, but the prices are scary
News Best Buy now has stock of the Ayaneo Kun and Next Lite, but the premium handheld gaming PC range will set you back far more than an Asus ROG Ally or Steam Deck.
I’d hold off on buying a graphics card right now, but not because the RTX 5090 is coming
Features The graphics card deals scene is in a bit of an MSRP pickle, and while I don’t think waiting for an RTX 5090 will solve the issue, it could help usher in better savings.
AOC AGON Pro AG246FK review: “this gaming monitor made me feel like an esports pro”
Review The AOC AGON Pro AG246FK is a 540Hz speed demon that will provide hyper-response visuals in FPS games, but its 1080p TN abilities won’t be for everyone.
The fact you can buy Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver for the Super Pocket but not on Steam is why I adore the retro handheld
Features You’ll soon be able to play Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver on the Super Pocket, and its library of preserved physical PS1 games makes the retro handheld special.
Hisense U7N review: “a mid-range mini-LED TV champ”
Rebiew The Hisense U7N is a excellent gaming TV with a speedy 144Hz mini LED panel, and while it doesn't match OLED rivals on vibrancy, it's great value for money.
The Atari 7800 is back, and the retro console now has HDMI and wireless controllers
News Atari just announced the 7800+, a recreation of the company’s ‘80s console that comes armed with a cartridge slot, HDMI output, and a wireless gamepad.
The Zotac Zone just entered the handheld ring with a $799 price tag, but I’m scared it’ll become a punching bag
News The Zotac Zone has officially launched with a $799 MSRP, but the handheld gaming PC will need to justify its premium price to avoid a Steam Deck OLED knockout.
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low, and I can’t believe the handheld is this cheap
Deals Best Buy just knocked the Asus ROG Ally down to a new record low, and the handheld gaming PC offers punchy performance for under $500.
Antec’s take on the Ayaneo Slide just arrived, and I’m pretty pleased with the handheld’s price
News The Antec Core HS has officially landed, and while the handheld is a rebranded Ayaneo Slide, I am hyped about its $499 launch price.
How we test graphics cards at 12DOVE
Hardware Here's how we test graphics cards at 12DOVE, including the methods we use to conduct GPU benchmarks, tested games, and scoring information.
The compact Xbox Game Bar is fine, but I hope it’s not a Windows handheld bandage
Features Microsoft just released a new compact Xbox Game Bar that’s a better fit for gaming handhelds, but Windows 11 needs a better solution for portable devices.
Dell just unveiled a new Alienware gaming monitor that appeals to two gamers within me
news The Alienware AW2725QF is an upcoming dual-resolution gaming monitor that can do both 4K 180Hz and 1080p 360Hz all while still offering great visuals.
I'm so close to buying my own LG OLED G4 thanks to this deal
Deals You can currently grab the LG OLED G4 for under $3,000 thanks to an 18% discount, and the gaming TV deal might be the perfect excuse to upgrade your panel.
Acefast Desktop Power Station Z4 review: “I now use this charger for all gaming desk gadgets”
Review The Acefast Power Station Z4 is an incredibly versatile charging hub for handhelds, laptops, and more that takes little desktop room thanks to GaN technology.
AMD's best GPU is down to a price I can't get my head around
Deals The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is down to a ridiculous new record low price that makes the 4K GPU cheaper than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
BlueAnt Soundblade review: “a sleek under-monitor solution that provides thunderous bass”
Review The BlueAnt Soundblade is an exceptional under-monitor gaming soundbar that packs punch, and it’ll offer up excellent performance in shooters and grand adventures.
Hear me out, the Switch 2 should be more like the Nintendo 3DS
Features The Nintendo Switch 2 might be a handheld from the future, but here's why it should borrow features from the 3DS in the name of preservation
The Genki Savepoint looks like a PS2 memory card for your Steam Deck, and it could solve one of my biggest handheld issues
news You can now reserve the Genki Savepoint at Kickstarter right now, and the tiny SSD can add 2TB to your handheld while offering Windows and SteamOS capabilities.
