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

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.

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.

It looks like an Atari 2600, but I'd use it as a sub-$200 indie gaming Steam Machine
By Phil Hayton published
The Atari VCS is now available for half price at Amazon, and for under $200, it'll make for a pretty great way to play indie games.

KOORUI GN02 review: “A 240Hz budget monitor testament to Amazon brands”
By Phil Hayton published
The KOORUI GN02 is an excellent budget gaming monitor that targets 1080p 240Hz gameplay without wearing a big brand panel price tag.

The PS5 Pro is coming, but I'd rather head outside with the Playdate than fiddle around with shiny graphics
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Opinion | The Playdate makes for a great break from the world of high-spec console gaming

I can easily recommend grabbing a Razer Edge at under $180, especially for emulation
By Phil Hayton published
You can now grab a refurbished Razer Edge for under $180 at Amazon, and its new price makes it a worthwhile emulation station and makeshift PS Portal.

Nvidia vs AMD graphics cards: which should you buy?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Card tricks Here's a breakdown of the differences between Nvidia and AMD graphics cards that should help you when browsing deals this Black Friday.

Will there be graphics card deals on Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals The stock shortage is over - but what does that mean for Black Friday GPU deals?

Should you buy a graphics card before Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals We're on hand to help answer whether you should you buy a graphics card before Black Friday, and we've got a few tips when it comes to GPU deals too.

I just found the cheapest OLED TV ahead of Black Friday, and it's actually perfect for PS5 Pro
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The 48-inch LG OLED B4 just dropped under $700 for the first time, making it one of the cheapest OLED displays ahead of the PS5 Pro lunch and Black Friday.

Should you buy a TV before Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Early deals can make knowing whether you should buy a TV before Black Friday an interesting conundrum - we're showing you when to wait and when to take the leap.

I take my Steam Deck everywhere - here's what I keep in my backpack
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here's a bunch of Steam Deck accessories you should keep in your backpack, including docks, power banks, and more you should watch out for on Black Friday.

Yes, I'm actually recommending the Lenovo Legion Go thanks to this price cut
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Lenovo Legion Go just popped for under $500 at Amazon, and the new record low discount means I can now recommend it alongside other gaming handhelds.

How to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday - specs and price point to consider
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals We're giving you some advice on how to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday

Best Buy just slashed its top gaming handheld prices, but I'd urge you not to pick the highest spec option
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Both the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go are included in Best Buy's three day flash sale, but the latter handheld's price isn't quite low enough yet.

If I were you, I'd grab this Alienware rig for a record low price and turn it into an RTX 5070 PC next year
By Phil Hayton published
The Alienware Aurora R16 just showed up with a new record low price at Dell, and the RTX 4070 Super version is primed for a next-gen RTX 50-series GPU upgrade.

Alienware Aurora R16 review: “I’m on board with this down-to-earth powerhouse”
By Phil Hayton published
The Alienware Aurora R16 is surprisingly down-to-earth for a Dell gaming PC, but what it lacks in pizazz it makes up for with performance.

The official Asus ROG Ally charger dock is down to a price I'd happily pay
By Phil Hayton published

The AMD chip that could power next gen handhelds just leaked, but rumored specs keep shifting
By Phil Hayton published
Rumors of a new Ryzen Z2 Extreme handheld chip are making the rounds, but AMD can't seem to make up its mind when it comes to specs.

I use this Steam Deck dock daily, and it's now cheaper than ever
By Phil Hayton published
You can now grab 33% off the Baseus 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock at Amazon thanks to a limited time deal, and the offer brings it to a new record low price.

I'm seriously trying to stop myself grabbing the LG OLED C3 at its lowest ever price
By Phil Hayton published
A record-low 120Hz 4K TV deal that's giving Black Friday vibes.

One of my top OLED monitors just reached a record low price, but there's a cheaper alternative I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Kudos to Corsair, but KTC's OLED deal is outstanding.
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