Latest articles by Phil Hayton
"We’ve been grinding on this for months" - Hyperkin just provided an update on its Sega Genesis handheld
News Hyperkin just provided an update on its Mega95 Sega Genesis handheld, saying it would "rather be late than ship something that isn’t worthy of your collection."
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 reaches all RTX GPUs today, and that includes my hissing RTX 3070 laptop
News Nvidia is rolling out DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution to all RTX graphics cards today, but using it with RTX 20 and 30-series GPUs comes with performance caveats.
"That's not OK" - Commodore just responded to my biggest C64 Ultimate issue
News Commodore has addressed C64 Ultimate Starlight Edition keyboard buckling issues, signalling that it will fix the issues for affected customers.
Valve says Steam Machine verified requirements aren't as judgey, but I reckon console players will need tough love
News Valve says its Steam Machine Verified program features "fewer constraints" than the Steam Deck, but I believe console players will need a proper steer.
Looks like we're getting a Dreamcast Mini (sort of), and it's a mini PC I'd potentially grab over a Steam Machine
News Acemagic has revealed a new Retro X5 line of mini PCs that pay homage to the Dreamcast and NES, and they make for strong Steam Machine alternatives.
Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2026: all the fastest solutions we've tested
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.
Intel Panther Lake handhelds will apparently rival the PS6 portable on performance
News Rumors point towards Intel Panther Lake handhelds providing similar performance to the PS6 "Canis" handheld.
Best PS5 external hard drives 2026: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
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.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2026: Out of this world Aurora builds
Buying guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2026, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting-edge DDR5 RAM.
Nvidia has reportedly shelved its RTX 50 series Super plans, but I'd say we've got bigger existing price woes
News Nvidia has apparently halted plans for RTX 50 Super graphics cards, so I'd focus on grabbing existing GPUs for the right price rather than waiting.
Jsaux reveals Nordic-inspired Steam Machine stickers at CES
News Jsaux is showing off Steam Machine faceplate stickers at CES 2026, but the accessory maker has big plans for add-ons in 2026.
A bunch of new Sega mini arcade machines are inbound
News My Arcade is showing off new Sega mini arcade machines at CES 2026, including a tiny Outrun cab with a thumbsized steering wheel.
Samsung's 1040Hz gaming monitor isn't for mortals like me, and I know most of us lack the GPU
News Samsung just revealed the "world's first 1040Hz gaming monitor" at CES 2026, but even seasoned esports players will struggle to reap the benefits.
The SteamOS Lenovo Legion Go 2 is now official, but there's still a Steam Deck LCD hole in my heart
News The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS is now official, but it'll cost you more than three Steam Deck LCD handhelds.
I'm hyped for 8Bitdo's mobile controller, but Gamesir has already Game Boy-ified my phone
Retro 8Bitdo just revealed a new FlipPad that transforms your Android or Apple phone into a Game Boy, but GameSir is already on the ground with a rival.
The Arcade Classics Atari Centipede machine is a great tribute to trackball gaming, but I wish it had more tricks up its sleeve
Review The Arcade Classics Atari Centipede makes for a nice way to play some of Atari's trackball classics, but it doesn't quite beat its mean arcade machine rivals.
Dell's Alienware Area-51 PC range is back for round two with AMD X3D chipsets, but it doesn't come in price peace
News Dell has released a new collection of Alienware Area-51 PC builds for 2026 with AMD Ryzen X3D processors, but they're as pricey as you'd expect
I stand by the Commodore 64 Ultimate being the better remake, but its mini predecessor is still a cheaper gateway to '80s microcomputing
Features The Commodore 64 Ultimate is undoubtedly the best remake of the microcomputer yet, but the C64 Mini is still worth considering as a starting point.
New year, new TV? I'd highly recommend going for this older LG OLED for gaming in 2026
News I use the LG OLED C4 as my living room gaming TV, and if you can grab it at its lowest, it's well worth considering even over new models in 2026.
I tried to make my own Analogue 3D using a $35 N64 HDMI mod, and it's not as terrible as you'd think
Features Here's how you can make a cheap alternative to the Analogue 3D by HDMI modding your original N64, including how to install the mod and how it compares visually.
I'm going offline and back to my '90s retro gaming roots this Christmas, but I'll still be embracing modern luxuries
Feature Here's how I'm revisiting my '90s retro console setup using modern tech this Christmas, including upscaling solutions and modernized handhelds.
Best ultrawide monitor 2026: Big and wide gaming displays
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 gaming sound systems 2026: the top speakers for console and PC
Feature Here are the best gaming sound system options for console and PC, including surround sound speakers and sound bars for your desk and living room.
