Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 review: "likely to put a smile on your face"
Review The Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 is a superb 42-inch OLED monitor that'll serve both PC and console players with fantastic visuals and immersive lighting.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU could feature faster GDDR7 memory, but other details are up for debate
News Fresh Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 rumors suggest the next gen graphics card will use faster GDDR7 VRAM, accompanied by a 512GB bus that would allow for more memory.
The Game Boy inspired Bittboy sparked a handheld revolution in 2019 - here’s how it holds up five years later
feature The Bittboy set a new standard for retro handheld emulation devices in 2019 - here's how it holds up against newer portable solutions available today.
AMD FreeSync now want your new 1080p monitor to support at least 144Hz
News AMD has announced that FreeSync will now require over 144Hz when used with new 1080p gaming monitors and TVs with support for the GPU feature.
This Anker power bank will charge the chonkiest of handheld setups, and it’s down a new record low price
deals The Anker Prime 200W power bank has dropped to a record low price at Amazon, and it's perfect for anyone with a demanding Steam Deck setup.
The Nitro Deck+ wants your Switch to look even more like a Steam Deck
News You can now pre-order the Nitro Deck+ for $69.99 / £69.99, and the new Switch controller wields Steam Deck-style thumb sticks and a built-in dock.
Pour one out for Nvidia GeForce GTX, as the old graphics card line-up has been discontinued
News Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics cards like the GTX 1660 have reportedly been discontinued, and the remaining stock has now been sent to GPU makers.
Steam survey suggests more players are using gaming PCs with over 1TB storage
News Valve's Steam hardware survey for February 2024 suggests more players are using SSD and hard drive options over 1TB to run PC games.
Jsaux 20000mAh 65w power bank review: “a juice box specifically for your Steam Deck”
Review The Jsaux 20000mAh 65w power bank is a great Steam Deck accessory that will keep Valve's handheld charged even when running power-hungry PC games.
MSI Claw finally has a US release date, and it’s set to have its own Steam Deck dock
News A Newegg listing for the MSI Claw states that the handheld gaming PC will be available from March 8 alongside accessories like a docking station.
Nvidia might be making its own Steam Deck rival, but I’m praying the handheld isn’t powered by GeForce Now
News Rumors suggest that a "premium" Nvidia gaming handheld could be on the cards, but I'm hoping it isn't a GeForce Now device that relies on the cloud.
Dear Valve, here’s what I want from your next Steam Deck dock
Feature Here's what I think Valve should include in its next Steam Deck dock, including thoughts on design and features like build-in SSD support.
AMD’s efforts to fix HDMI 2.1 have been shot down - here’s why I think PC gamers should stick with DisplayPort
News The HDMI Forum has said no to proposals to fix HDMI 2.1 for Linux users by making it open source, following months of work on GPU driver support.
Jsuax Screen Protector for Steam Deck review: “a hardy handheld barrier”
Review Jsuax's Screen Protector for Steam Deck fits great and provides Valve's handheld from scratches and accidental damage.
This X-Men arcade machine has me hyped for the cartoon’s revival
News A new X-men '97 themed Arcade1up machine is on the way, and it comes pre-loaded with a bunch of classic fighters and online multiplayer support.
Jsaux ModCase for Steam Deck review: “A smart set of handheld armor”
Review The Jsaux ModCase is a durable shell for Steam Deck that acts as both a case and a way to attach accessories and docks using its included modular system.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE arrives tomorrow for $549, and it could be my new favorite 4K GPU
News AMD just announced that the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is getting a global release, and it'll offer up top-end 1440p performance and 4K capabilities for $549.
MSI Claw is set to arrive next month, but UK shoppers can pre-order the Steam Deck rival now
News Pre-orders for the MSI Claw are now live in the UK, and listings suggest that the handheld will arrive in March to take on the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Lenovo Legion R45w-30 review: "a good value ultrawide with caveats"
review The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 is a great value ultrawide gaming monitor with plenty of dual screen tricks up its sleeve, but colors and contrast are compromised.
Steam Deck OLED review: “Valve’s new handheld has reclaimed my heart”
Review The new Steam Deck OLED is the definitive version of Valve's handheld gaming PC, and it builds upon everything that made the original so great.
Someone finally hacked the PlayStation Portal, and it runs PSP games
News The PlayStation Portal has finally been hacked, and it turns out it can run PSP games without using the cloud thanks to the power of emulation.
EON XBHD review: “An easy, but imperfect way to play OG Xbox games”
Review The EON XBHD offers up a convenient way to connect your original Xbox to your modern TV, but its premium price comes with a few unfortunate pitfalls.
This Lian Li standing desk could replace your gaming PC case and monitor, all while giving space age realness
News The Lian Li DK-07 is an upcoming gaming desk that boasts room for two gaming PCs inside while wearing a striking transparent OLED monitor on top.
