Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The best gaming monitor 2025: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
Buying guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.
Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2025: all the fastest solutions we've tested
Buying Guide We're rounding up the best Xbox Series X hard drives, expansion cards, and portable SSDs so you can get the right storage solution for you.
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.
The best gaming PC 2025: Take the pre-built route to greatness
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: "I'd happily buy this 4K GPU for the right price"
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti packs great 4K performance not too far off the RTX 5080, but custom options like the Gigabyte Gaming OC model cost near the same.
Yes, I know the Lenovo Legion Go S just launched, but the Asus ROG Ally is still worth buying at its lowest price
Deal The Asus ROG Ally Z1E just dropped to its lowest price at Best Buy, and $200 off makes it worth considering over newcomers like the Lenovo Legion Go S.
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX review: “I respect this mean mini LED monitor, but not enough to ditch OLED”
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
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
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
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
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.
Best retro game consoles 2025: my favorite ways to play classic capers
Buying guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2025, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.
The best gaming sound systems 2025: the top speakers for console and PC
Feature Here are the best gaming sound system options for console and PC, including surround sound speakers and sound bars for your desk and living room.
Best curved gaming monitor 2025: "get with the curve"
Buying guide Here are the best curved gaming monitor options, including high refresh screens and ultrawide displays that'll envelop you with immersive visuals.
I've spent hours on end playing shooters on this 27-inch 240Hz OLED monitor, and it's well worth grabbing for under $600
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?
Feature 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
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”
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.
The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options in 2024, including desktop hubs that'll turn your handheld into a hybrid PC and travel friendly adapters.
AMD finally confirms it'll release its Radeon RX 9070 GPU this March, and I suspect it'll be a mid-range menace
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
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%.
