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
Cyber Monday PS5 deals will end today - I've got 19 console, game, and accessory discounts worth grabbing ASAP
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Here are 19 Cyber Monday PS5 deals you'll want to check out before the sale is over.
Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2024: display discounts still available
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals are on the horizon, and we're here to help you pick out the perfect OLED, mini LED, or IPS display for your needs.
The best Cyber Monday SSD deals 2024: the biggest drive discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday SSD deals are here and we're on hand to fill you in on what SSD offers are worth your attention.
The LG OLED B4 is now under $600 for Cyber Monday, and it's my favorite TV deal of the year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday The 48-inch LG OLED B4 has dropped to just $599.99 thanks to a Best Buy Cyber Monday discount.
The best Cyber Monday external hard drive deals 2024: the biggest deals still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday external hard drive deals are here for 2024, providing you with a chance to grab great portable storage price cuts.
My favorite gaming monitor will save you buying two separate screens this Cyber Monday
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The LG Ultragear 32GS95UE-B is now sitting under $950 thanks to Cyber Monday, and it's dual resolution abilities make it two gaming monitors in one.
For under $500, the RTX 4070 is now the GPU I'd recommend for affordable PC thrills this Cyber Monday
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a Zotac GeForce RTX 4070 for under $500 thanks to Cyber Monday, and the Nvidia GPU is well worth picking up if you need a 1440p upgrade.
Best Black Friday TV deals 2024: the biggest gaming display still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday TV deals are back for 2024, so we're here to help you get the best deals for November 29.
Best Black Friday curved monitor deals 2024: the biggest sales live now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday curved monitor deals are off to the races with sales now live at a number of retailers.
Black Friday QLED TV deals 2024: the biggest discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday This year's Black Friday QLED TV deals are still holding out strong but get in there quick before they're gone for good.
Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: all the discounts hitting the shelves
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday graphics card deals are hitting the airwaves, and we're rounding up all the biggest offers on the big day!
Best Black Friday OLED TV deals 2024: The biggest sales still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday OLED TV deals are here, and there are excellent discounts to be had.
Best Black Friday 4K monitor deals 2024: the biggest discounts still live right now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday 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.
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped even lower ahead of Cyber Monday, so I'd grab it while it's hot
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low just in time for Cyber Monday, and there's now even more reason to grab the Steam Deck rival.
Black Friday Steam Deck deals 2024: The best discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Steam Deck deals are on the way out, so get in quick if you still want to pick up some of the best handheld deals and accessories in 2024.
Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2024: display discounts available now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday gaming monitor deals are here, with plenty of display discounts to be had
Best Black Friday 4K 120Hz TV deals 2024: sales live now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Here's all the 4K 120Hz TV Black Friday deals in 2024, including display discounts that have popped up again.
One of the best value gaming monitors I've tested is now cheaper than ever
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a KOORUI GN02 1080p 240Hz gaming monitor for under $140 in Amazon's Black Friday sale, and the 27-inch screen offer up great value specs.
Best Black Friday 75-inch TV deals 2024: The biggest sales live now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday 75-inch TV deals are here for 2024!
Best Black Friday QD-OLED deals 2024: discounts are now live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday QD-OLED deals are now live across the web, and you'll find high-spec monitors and TVs at record-low prices.
Lego Nightmare Before Christmas hits its lowest ever price before vanishing again, but watch this space
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal What's this? There's discounts everywhere...
Let me show you how to grab a 100-inch QLED TV this Black Friday and upset everyone you live with
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday Amazon has knocked almost $1,200 off the 100-inch Hisense U76N for Black Friday, and it's probably the biggest screen you'll find during the sales.
This might be the last gaming keyboard you'd expect to buy this Black Friday - but I couldn't live without it
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a Logitech K400 Plus for under $20 thanks to Black Friday, and it's a great cheap keyboard for living room gaming PC setups
Steam Deck battery life torments my soul, but this $50 Black Friday gadget is the cure
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab a Baseus Blade 100w power bank for under $50 thanks to Black Friday, and it's a great way to extend Steam Deck battery life.
This 4K gaming monitor with the same coating as your phone is down to a record low price, and I've never used a display quite like it
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Dough Spectrum One 4K 144Hz monitor just dropped to a new record low for Black Friday, and its Gorilla Glass coating will give your games a glowup.
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