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

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.

Retro or not, I need this nostalgic discounted Mega Bloks Xbox 360 in my life
By Phil Hayton published
Deals It's basically a Lego 360 console.

Forget the Nintendo Alarmo, my bedside clock is an adorable Zelda handheld that's half the price
By Phil Hayton published
Awaken to Link's Awakening

Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: Some of the best offers are still live
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Prime Day PS5 deals could be your best bet for grabbing accessories and games before PS5 Pro launches. We've hunted down the best offers for you.

Prime Day TV deals 2024: Big Deal Days display discounts are still around
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Prime Day TV deals are technically over, but plenty of gaming screens are still discounted at Amazon and rival retailers.

Prime Day monitor deals 2024: display discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Prime Day monitor deals are back in the form of Amazon's Big Deal Day Days, and there are plenty of gaming display discounts up for grabs.

Where to buy the Nintendo Alarmo
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Here's where to buy the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo, including My Nintendo Store pricing, availability, and when it will hit other retailers.

Psst, I've got a 1.5TB microSD deal for Steam Deck players who slept on Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Prime Day might be over, but you can currently expand your Steam Deck storage with 40% off a 1.5TB Sandisk Ultra microSD card at Amazon.

Prime Day tablet deals 2024: What to expect next year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals That's a wrap on Amazon Prime Day tablet deals for 2024, but we now have a solid idea of what to expect from next year's subscriber sale and future events.

One of my favorite 4K gaming monitors has joined the Prime Day party, and it's wearing a glossy panel
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab 43% off the Gorilla Glass Dough Spectrum one thanks to a record low Prime Day gaming monitor deal.

I'm delighted to see the LG OLED C4 get proper Prime Day treatment with up to 45% off
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED C4 just dropped to a new record low at Amazon, with Big Deal Days knocking the 48-inch gaming TV under $1,000.

The LG OLED TV I think about buying daily is back down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED B4 is down to its lowest price just in time for Prime Day 2, and it might be worth grabbing ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event.

I'm still disappointed by graphics card prices ahead of Prime Day, but here's how I'd search for deals
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Graphics card deals are coming, and there are ways you can try and avoid inflated prices and grab proper GPU discounts during Amazon's second Prime Day sale.

I'm a Sega Genesis nerd, but I use this wireless controller more than my original gamepad
By Phil Hayton published
Features The Retro-bit 8-Button Genesis Arcade Pad has been around for a while, but it's still a solid retro controller for the original Sega Genesis and PC.

I haven't look back since buying a dedicated gaming desk, and this Best Buy flash sale can get you there for much less
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab up to $170 off an Arozzi gaming desk thanks to Best Buy's flash sale, but you've got less than 24 hours to do so.

Lenovo is apparently making two new Legion Go handhelds, but I'm not excited yet
By Phil Hayton published
News Lenovo just accidentally revealed it's cooking up two new Legion Go gaming handhelds, backing up previous Lite shell leaks.

Leaks suggest the RTX 5090 will pack 32GB VRAM, but it’s the RTX 5080 I’m worried about
By Phil Hayton published
News New RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 leaks are in, but while the flagship is set to rock 32GB VRAM, its more affordable sibling allegedly only comes with 16GB.

I don't need a PS5 Pro to upgrade my setup thanks to this LG OLED TV deal
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED B4 is down to a new record low at Best Buy right now, and you can grab the 48-inch model for just $100 more than a PS5 Pro.

I've worked every PlayStation launch in the last 18 years, here are my top tips on pre-ordering PS5 Pro
By Phil Hayton published
Features Here are five tips to keep in mind when pre-ordering the PS5 Pro, including console bundles advice and things to avoid at the checkout.

Zotac Zone review: “a promising Steam Deck OLED rival”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Zotac Zone is a punchy gaming handheld with pro-controller elements, an AMOLED display, and competitive performance, but its price is an Achilles heel.

For under $150, this 1440p Acer gaming monitor is an absolute steal - but it won't last long
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab an Acer 1440p 170Hz gaming monitor for under $150 thanks to a Best Buy limited time deal, but you'll want to be quick.

One of the top Alienware gaming monitors around just dropped to a new record low price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Alienware AW3423DW just dropped to its lowest-ever price, and the QD-OLED gaming monitor is now better value at a chunk under $1,000.

LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B OLED review: “The most versatile gaming monitor I’ve tested yet”
By Phil Hayton published
Reviews The LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B offers fantastic OLED visuals and an invaluable dual-resolution mode that’ll suit competitive players and fidelity seekers alike.
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