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
Acefast Desktop Power Station Z4 review: “I now use this charger for all gaming desk gadgets”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Acefast Power Station Z4 is an incredibly versatile charging hub for handhelds, laptops, and more that takes little desktop room thanks to GaN technology.
AMD's best GPU is down to a price I can't get my head around
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is down to a ridiculous new record low price that makes the 4K GPU cheaper than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
The best PS4 monitor 2024 - the perfect panels for PlayStation 4
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best PS4 monitor options available in 2024, including affordable 1080p screens and premium models that'll also pair nicely with the PS5.
BlueAnt Soundblade review: “a sleek under-monitor solution that provides thunderous bass”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BlueAnt Soundblade is an exceptional under-monitor gaming soundbar that packs punch, and it’ll offer up excellent performance in shooters and grand adventures.
Hear me out, the Switch 2 should be more like the Nintendo 3DS
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The Nintendo Switch 2 might be a handheld from the future, but here's why it should borrow features from the 3DS in the name of preservation
The Genki Savepoint looks like a PS2 memory card for your Steam Deck, and it could solve one of my biggest handheld issues
By Phil Hayton published
news You can now reserve the Genki Savepoint at Kickstarter right now, and the tiny SSD can add 2TB to your handheld while offering Windows and SteamOS capabilities.
Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up your top options for the very best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC you can get.
The Steam Deck dock I’d use in my living room just dropped to under $30
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab 30% off the Syntech Steam Deck dock at Amazon, and the discount brings the handheld accessory down to a new record low price.
Ayaneo Flip DS review: “Nintendo should take notes for the Switch 2”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Ayaneo Flip DS is an excellent gaming handheld option for players looking to access their PC games and play 3DS classics using a unique dual-screen setup.
Lenovo confirms Legion Go Lite leak is simply an error, says FAQ page "could have used some better proof-reading"
By Phil Hayton last updated
News Lenovo has confirmed that supposed Legion Go Lite handheld leaks on its FAQ page are actually just copy errors likely drafted before the original's launch.
I’ve been waiting for an RTX 4070 Super deal like this for months
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can now grab an RTX 4070 Super graphics card for just $10 more than the vanilla GPU, and the deal is well worth checking out if you play PC games at 1440p.
I review all the latest gaming handhelds, and I want to see these brands join the fold
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Here are five brands I want to see create a gaming handheld, including Alienware, GPU giant Nvidia, and the Xbox portable that we’ve all been waiting for.
Lenovo's 45-inch ultrawide monitor is down to a price I'd be willing to pay
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 ultrawide gaming monitor just dropped to a new record low at Amazon, and it’s worth considering now that it’s under $650.
Ayaneo just launched two new Game Boy handhelds, but they’ll run far more than the classics
By Phil Hayton published
News Both the Ayaneo Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro are now available to pre-order at Indiegogo, and the Game Boy-inspired handhelds mean business.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 review: “glorious gaming visuals for under $1,000”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 strikes a perfect balance between speed and fidelity, resulting in one of the best-looking gaming monitors to arrive in 2024.
Best curved gaming monitor 2024: "get with the curve"
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best curved gaming monitor options, including high refresh screens and ultrawide displays that'll envelop you with immersive visuals.
The Xbox 360 Marketplace might be dead, but I'm still using the original console with this handy upscaler
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The iconic Xbox 360 just lost its online marketplace, but those of you still planning to use the console can revamp its visuals using the mClassic.
Renowned accessory maker Anker has a Steam Deck dock, and it just so happens to be down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Anker 6-in-1 docking station for Steam Deck is back down to its lowest price at Amazon, and the handheld accessory could be worth grabbing for under $40.
Best 120Hz 4K TV 2024: screens for new consoles and PC
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best 120Hz 4K TVs going right now to ensure you can pick from the specialist screens to bag the highest refresh rate on a home TV.
LG OLED G4 review: “A majestic new gaming TV monarch has arrived”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The LG OLED G4 sets a new bar for gaming TV models to achieve in 2024, providing punchy OLED visuals, fantastic HDR abilities, and a speedy 144Hz refresh rate.
Where to buy Asus ROG Ally X: stock updates for the handheld PC revamp
By Phil Hayton last updated
Pre-order Here’s where to buy the Asus ROG Ally X, including recommended retailers, price details, and information about the Steam Deck alternative.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and other graphics cards might not happen until 2025, but that’s arguably a good thing
By Phil Hayton published
News New Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 leaks suggest next-gen graphics cards might not be announced until 2025, and that could be ultimately a good thing for PC gaming.
Best graphics card 2024: Top GPU options for every PC build
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up the best graphics card options available now, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs that cater to gaming PC players across the board.
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