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
The best Steam Deck dock 2024: the handheld docking stations I'd reccomend
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.
Best ultrawide monitor 2024: Big and wide gaming displays
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best ultrawide monitor options available right now, including speedy gaming screens and OLED panels that will dominate your desk.
The best 4K monitor for gaming 2024: the greatest UHD panels I've tested yet
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide I've been testing all the best 4K gaming monitors on the market, finding the biggest and brightest panels for your next setup upgrade.
The best gaming monitor 2024: 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.
The best gaming PC 2024: Take the pre-built route to greatness
By Duncan Robertson last updated
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.
The best gaming TV 2024: my top high-spec living room screens
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best TV for gaming options that'll play nice with your console.
Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2024: all the fastest solutions we've tested
By Phil Hayton last updated
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.
These early Asus ROG Ally Black Friday deals are keeping me from thinking about the white Steam Deck
By Phil Hayton published
Both versions of the Asus ROG Ally have dropped to their lowest price ahead of Black Friday, and the handheld could sway anyone eyeing up the white Steam Deck.
Freeing up space? We've tested all the best PS5 external hard drives in 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide We've been hands-on with all the latest storage upgrades so you can find the best PS5 external hard drive for your system.
Cyber Monday gaming PC deals 2024: What to expect for this year's sales
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday With Cyber Monday gaming PC deals approaching, we're running you through everything you need to know about one of the biggest sales of the year.
There's a white Steam Deck OLED in town, and it reminds me of silly light side Darth Vader fan art
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve just revealed a new white Steam Deck OLED that'll arrive November 18 for $679, but the limited edition handheld boasts the same specs.
My favorite OLED gaming monitor of the year is now under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday, and it's like two screens in one
By Phil Hayton published
The LG UltraGear 32GS95UV dual resolution OLED monitor just dropped under $1,000, and it practically serves as a 4K and 1080p screen in one package.
I don't want to alarm you, but there's a bananas early 65-inch LG OLED Black Friday deal in the house
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The 65-inch LG OLED B3 is now available to Walmart+ members for under $1,000, and it's a TV deal worth jumping on to avoid stock woes ahead of Black Friday.
If I were you, I'd upgrade my PC with an RX 7800 XT for a chunk under $500 ahead of Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card ahead of Black Friday for $469.99, and it's a great value GPU for 4K PC builds.
Evercade Alpha review: “an excellent cartridge solution to my arcade problems”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Evercade Alpha is a fantastic at-home arcade machine for players looking to play a variety of games, and the Street Fighter version is a must have for fans.
Amazon has nudged the Asus ROG Ally Z1 under $400, but some of you should wait for Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Asus ROG Ally Z1 has dropped under $400 at Amazon, but you may want to wait for Black Friday deals if you want a handheld with more bite.
The PS5 Pro only makes sense on a monitor, and these are the displays I'd buy ahead of Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The PS5 Pro is a console made for high-spec screens, and there are plenty of gaming monitor deals ahead of Black Friday that'll help the console thrive.
Graphics card discounts are a bit pants ahead of Black Friday, but I'd pick up this RX 7900 XT
By Phil Hayton published
Deals True graphics card deals are hard to find ahead of Black Friday, but Newegg has knocked an extra $10 off the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT.
I honestly can't see the LG OLED B4 getting any cheaper than this on Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
The 48-inch LG OLED B4 just dropped to yet another record low thanks to Best Buy, as the big box retailer has knocked the 4K 120Hz gaming TV under $650.
Hear me out - I think you should consider a 1080p monitor for your PS5 this Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Here's why you should consider a 1080p monitor for your PS5 this Friday, especially if you need something smaller for fps games on Sony's console.
I love playing retro games on this handheld, and the latest version is even cheaper right now
By Phil Hayton published
The new Anbernic RG CubeXX just got even cheaper thanks to a 17% discount, and it makes for a versatile retro gaming machine with a beautifully square screen.
The best monitor for PS5 2024: high spec screens for the OG and Pro
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for PS5 in 2024, including 4K UHD displays and OLED panels that will make your favorite PlayStation adventures pop.
I've been testing one of Amazon's cheapest 240Hz monitors, and now it's top of my list for Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
With Black Friday just around the corner, I take a look at the gaming monitor brand KOORUI and why you can trust the brand during the sale.
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