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
Best gaming desk 2024: tried and tested surfaces worth investing in
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here's a rundown of the best gaming desks on the market right now, including premium and and budget-friendly options for work and play.
Cyber Monday GPU deals 2024: graphics card offers to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday GPU deals are on the horizon, and the event should help the latest graphics cards dip below MSRP.
Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2024: screen savings to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals are on the horizon, and we're here to help you pick out the perfect OLED, mini LED, or IPS display for your needs.
Black Friday QD-OLED deals 2024: what to expect later this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday QD-OLED deals are done for another year, but you can get an idea of what to expect in terms of TV and monitor offers in 2024.
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.
Black Friday QLED TV deals 2024: what to expect later this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Here's what to expect from Black Friday QLED TV deals in 2024, including a look at last year's discounts and models that will potentially receive a discount.
Black Friday 4K monitor deals 2024: what to expect later this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday 4K monitor deals won't return until November this year, but we're here to fill you in on what to expect from the seasonal sale in 2024.
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 the horizon, we're running you through everything you need to know about one of the biggest sales of the year.
4K 120Hz TV Black Friday deals 2024: what to expect during this year's sale
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Here's what to expect from 4K 120Hz TV Black Friday deals when they roll around again in 2024, including display discounts that may pop up again.
Black Friday 75-inch TV deals 2024: Prep for big screen discounts later this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday 75-inch TV deals have entered hibernation, but plenty of big screen savings will return during the big sales event later in 2024.
Black Friday curved monitor deals 2024: what to expect later this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday curved monitor deals have entered hibernation, but we're rounding up what display discounts to expect when the sale kicks off later in 2024.
Black Friday Steam Deck deals 2024: what to expect in 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday You'll need to wait for Black Friday Steam Deck deals to return, but we've whipped up an idea of what handheld deals and accessories to expect in 2024.
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
Kudos to Corsair, but KTC's OLED deal is outstanding.
Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: GPU discounts we expect to see this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday graphics card deals are done for another year, but we're here to help to decide whether you should wait for the 2024 sale event.
Retro or not, I need this nostalgic discounted Mega Bloks Xbox 360 in my life
By Phil Hayton published
It's basically a Lego 360 console.
Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2024: early display discounts and what to expect
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday gaming monitor deals are done for now, but you can already learn about what to expect from the big annual sale in 2024.
Black Friday TV deals 2024: everything to expect from this year's event
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday TV deals are over for now, but if you're saving your pennies for the 2024 event, we're here to help you get the best deal when the time comes.
Black Friday OLED TV deals 2024: what to expect from this year's sale
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Black Friday OLED TV deals have entered hibernation, but the biggest screen deals could pop up when the sale returns online in 2024.
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 monitor deals 2024: display discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day 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
Amazon Prime Day 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.
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