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
Buying a TV on Prime Day? Check out these 6 essential tips before you buy
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day With Prime Day coming sooner rather than later, here's everything you need to know when buying a new TV.
The Samsung 1080p monitor I’d buy right now just dropped to Black Friday level pricing
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the Samsung Odyssey G3 for $129.99 thanks to a 34% discount, taking the 24-inch gaming monitor down to its lowest price since Black Friday.
Which OLED TV should you buy this Prime Day?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Wondering what OLED TV you should buy this Prime Day? We've got your back with advice and the latest deals
The Zotac Zone is scheduled to arrive in September, but its price stops it being a Steam Deck OLED rival
By Phil Hayton published
News The Zotac Zone will reportedly arrive in September for $800, and while it’ll take on the Steam Deck OLED with an AMOLED screen, price stops it being a rival
I tried Samsung’s new OLED gaming monitors early, and one feature should have rivals worried
By Phil Hayton published
Preview Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G6 and G8 gaming monitors pack speedy refresh rates and incredible contrast, but my hands-on reveals an extra anti-glare superpower.
New MSI Claw handheld officially revealed, and it’s dressed like a Fallout Pip-Boy
By Phil Hayton last updated
News A new version of the MSI Claw with a Lunar Lake CPU has been revealed, but it also happens to be wearing a Fallout shell that looks like Valtec equipment.
Your Nvidia graphics card will soon be able to help you when you’re stuck in games
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia’s Project G-Assist is a new AI graphics card tool that will provide content-aware help and support in PC games and apps, including tips and game lore.
Asus ROG Ally X officially arrives with twice the battery, more RAM, and a $799 price tag
By Phil Hayton last updated
News Asus just launched the ROG Ally X, a revamped version of its handheld gaming PC that features a larger 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM, and a full-sized 1TB SSD.
The Evercade Alpha is a compact arcade machine that uses cartridges and comes in two Capcom flavors
By Phil Hayton published
News Blaze just announced the Evercade Alpha, a bartop arcade machine that’ll use the same carts as the Super Pocket and Evercade handhelds and boast Capcom designs.
One of my favorite graphics card makers is releasing a gaming handheld that could take on Steam Deck OLED
By Phil Hayton published
News Teasers for a new Zotac Zone handheld gaming PC are making the rounds ahead of Computex 2024, and leaked specs paint what to expect from the Steam Deck rival.
The Lenovo Legion Go ‘Lite’ could be either exactly what I’ve been waiting for or a big flop
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumors of a new Lenovo Legion Go ‘Lite’ handheld are making the rounds, but its choice of AMD Ryzen APU could make or break the new portable PC.
I've been building PCs for over a decade, here are the Newegg Memorial Day deals I'm excited about
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Memorial Day Newegg deals are live, and I’m rounding up my CPU, RAM, SSD, and component picks that will help you revamp your gaming PC for less.
Miss physical gaming? I use this handheld to fulfil my retro cartridge cravings
By Phil Hayton published
Deals If you’re fed up with downloads, you might want to pick up a Super Pocket, as the handheld uses cartridges to maintain an offline experience.
The brand-new LG OLED C4 just took its first price cut for Memorial Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED C4 might be the company’s latest gaming TV, but the new screen on the block is already discounted in line with this year’s Memorial Day sales
The Samsung Odyssey G8 just dropped to its lowest price, and it’s my favorite Memorial Day deal so far
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Samsung Odyssey G8 just dropped back to its lowest price for Memorial Day, and it offers up premium curved ultrawide monitor specs for under $800.
This chonky power bank saves my Steam Deck during long trips, and it’s down to its lowest price for Memorial Day
By Phil Hayton published
Memorial Day 2024 The Baseus 20,000mAh Power Bank already has a nifty 20% off ahead of Memorial Day, and it comes in clutch when on the road with the Steam Deck.
I took a chance on this $17 retro handheld that’s also a power bank, and it’s surprisingly not awful
By Phil Hayton published
Deals This $17 retro handheld also happens to be a power bank, and it might actually come in handy as an emergency backup device for your backpack or glove box.
Secretlab Heavy Duty Monitor Arm review: an Olympic mount for monstrous screens
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Secretlab Heavy Duty Monitor Arm provides the strength needed to mount even the biggest gaming monitors and ultrawide screens.
Asus ROG Ally X rumors point towards 24GB RAM and an eight-hour battery
By Phil Hayton published
News Leaks suggest the Asus ROG ALLY X will come armed with faster 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and a battery that could last up to eight hours on a single charge.
BenQ BeCreatus review: “a Steam Deck dock for your laptop and console too”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BenQ BeCreatus is a fantastic Steam Deck dock alternative that will also accommodate laptops, consoles, and more, but it absolutely on the pricey side.
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
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