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

Chair makers Bouiles just launched a new standing desk that only takes five minutes to put together
By Phil Hayton published
News The Boulies MagVida is a desk that will only take you five minutes to put together, and it's now available to pre-order.

The best gaming monitor 2025: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.

Razer Monitor Stand Chroma review: “a pretty but flawed premium RGB riser for your gaming desk”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Razer Monitor Stand Chroma features stylish RGB, great build quality, and HDMI output, but its price tag and quirks are sore spots.

One of the meanest mini LED 144Hz gaming TVs on the market just got the Big Spring Deals treatment
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The 55-inch Hisense U8N is under $680 thanks to Amazon's Spring Deals event, and the 144Hz gaming TV is well worth considering if you need speedy visuals.

Gaming desks vs regular desks: which surface should you buy?
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Here are the differences between gaming desks and regular desks to watch out for, including unique features, layouts, and designs.

The Amazon Spring Sale has a portable monitor for under $70, and it's begging to meet my Steam Deck
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab 30% off a KYY 15.6-inch 1080p portable monitor at Amazon thanks to the Big Spring Sale, and its could make for an excellent Steam Deck screen.

Ugreen just launched a bunch of Genshin Impact handheld accessories that are made for Kinich fans
By Phil Hayton published
News Ugreen just launched a new Genshin Impact collection of accessories for handhelds and mobile that pay homage to Kinich.

This Switch gadget could save the handheld from my junk drawer once its sequel arrives, and it's down to a decent price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The mClassic Switch Edition is now cheaper thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale, and it could give your handheld a second wind ahead of the Switch 2.

Amazon's Spring Sale has knocked Samsung's new QD-OLED monitor to its lowest price, and the timing is perfect
By Phil Hayton published
deal The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is back down to its lowest price thanks to a Amazon Big Spring Deal, and the screen will give setup excellent anti-glare abilities.

Best retro game consoles 2025: my favorite ways to play classic capers
By Phil Hayton last updated
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 Steam Deck accessories 2025: handy handheld add-ons
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buyers Guide Here are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.

The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton last updated
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.

Razer Handheld Dock review: “Your Steam Deck will ride shiny and Chroma"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma boasts stylish RGB lighting and a handy adjustable cradle, but fails provide the Steam Deck with anything new.

I wouldn't look past the Sony Inzone M10S for competitive shooters, and I want the monitor even more now that it's firmly under $900
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Sony Inzone M10S is back under $900 thanks to a 20% off deal, and the 27-inch 480Hz monitor is well worth a look if you're serious about shooters.

Best Black Friday 4K monitor deals 2025: what to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday 4K monitor deals won't be around much longer so pick up the best offers still available this Black Friday while you still can.

RTX 5090 stock: where to grab the new Nvidia flagship graphics card
By Phil Hayton last updated
Trying to find where to buy the RTX 5090 right now is tricky, but I'm here with stock updates and advice that'll help you grab the Nvidia graphics card.

RTX 5070 stock: where to grab Nvidia's new mid-range GPU today
By Tabitha Baker, Phil Hayton last updated
RTX 5070 stock will land on store shelves March 5, and retailers are already listing the mid-range GPU alongside its already available RTX 5070 Ti sibling.

RTX 5080 stock: where to grab Nvidia's Blackwell GPU right now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Here are the latest RTX 5080 stock updates for Nvidia's Blackwell 4K graphics card, including buying advice and recommended retailers.

Best cheap gaming PC deals March 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here are the best cheap gaming PC deals available right now, including shiny new RTX 4060 builds and reliable RTX 3060 machines that pack a punch.

Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS pre-orders are now live, and I'm hoping it's a second wind for the handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News The Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS edition is now up for pre-order, and the $549 handheld will challenge the Steam Deck with premium extras.

Best Black Friday 4K 120Hz TV deals 2025: what to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here's all the 4K 120Hz TV Black Friday deals in 2024, including display discounts that have popped up again.

Best Black Friday 75-inch TV deals 2025: what to expect from this year's big screen sales
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday 75-inch TV deals are set to return November 2025, and we're already building a picture of big screen sales to expect.

Best Black Friday TV deals 2025: what to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Black Friday TV deals are back for 2024, so we're here to help you get the best deals for November 29.
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