Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Best monitor for Xbox Series X 2025
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for Xbox Series X right that'll pair nicely with Microsoft's console, whether you're on a budget or looking for something premium.
The best monitor for PS5 2025: high spec screens for the OG and Pro
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for PS5 in 2024, including 4K UHD displays and OLED panels that will make your favorite PlayStation adventures pop.
The best portable monitors for gaming 2025
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.
GPD's Strix Halo handheld will wear a weird battery backpack, but the idea isn't completely giving me the ick
News The GPD WIN 5 will reportedly use an external battery pack, and while that might sound silly, it could be a wise premium handheld gaming PC compromise.
More leaks suggest ROG Xbox Ally prices will start at €599, further cementing my fears for the handheld
News ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X could cost €599 and €899, respectively, with leaks backing up previous rumors that the gaming handhelds will cost more than rivals.
The best gaming monitor 2025: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
Buying guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.
Ayaneo just announced the "world's first flip dual-screen Android handheld" for 3DS games, and I'm more excited about it than the Windows version
News Ayaneo just unveiled the Pocket DS, a clamshell gaming handheld that could use Android and dual screens to become a solid 3DS alternative.
8 years later, the C64 mini is still my favorite way to play a chunk of retro microcomputer classics you've probably never heard of
News The C64 Mini offers an affordable way to play and run the microcomputer's 8-bit library of classics, and it's still my favorite way to revisit the Commodore 64.
After 7 weeks of painful scrolling, the Switch 2 stock shortage might finally be over, but I'm not popping the cork just yet
News Nintendo Switch 2 shortages aren't really a thing this week, but I'd still pick up the new handheld ASAP to avoid disappointment down the road.
A monstrous AMD Strix Halo handheld could debut next week, and I almost feel like pouring one out for the ROG Xbox Ally
News GPD just dropped a teaser for its WIN 5 gaming handheld, and it'll enter the stage with an AMD Ryzen Al Max+ 395 APU that blows the ROG Xbox Ally out the water.
Maingear just revealed the beige retro gaming PC of my dreams, but it'll run much more than Windows 95 classics
News The Maingear Retro95 is a sleeper-style gaming PC that embodies the beige cases of '90s rigs while packing powerhouse components like the RTX 5080.
SIWIQU Switch 2 dock review: "a serviceable docking station that makes me nervous"
Review SIWIQU Switch 2 dock is a servicable dock for Nintendo's latest handheld, but there are couple of design flaws that I'm worried about.
I can't get over how accurate the Lego Game Boy is, but it's also surprisingly affordable
News The Lego Game Boy is now available to pre-order for $59.99, and it packs ridiculous detail that pays proper homage to the iconic retro gaming handheld.
"Inflation isn't nostalgic" - Modretro's FPGA N64 console will arrive later this year for $199.99, but I'm curbing my retro console enthusiasm
News Modretro has announced that its "M64" FPGA Nintendo 64 will cost $199.99 and arrive this Christmas, but it hasn't shared full details the retro console yet.
Where to buy the Pokémon Legends Z-A Switch 2 bundle - Nintendo has stock now
News The Pokemon Nintendo Switch 2 bundle is now available, with pre-orders up for grabs at Nintendo ahead of October.
A new Atari 2600 is coming that "perfectly honors the timeless spirit of Pac-Man," but I'm more excited for its free cartridge
A new Atari 2600+ Pac-Man edition is on the way
MSI Claw A8 price leaks seeming point towards an absurd MSRP, and I'm already heartbroken for the handheld
News MSI Claw A8 price information is popping up via European pre-order pages, and the gaming handheld could end up with a similar price tag to existing versions.
Best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2025, including the Nintendo Switch 2, portable PCs like the Steam Deck OLED, and various other great devices.
Did I wake up in 1982? A new Commodore 64 is coming, and the nephew of the ZX Spectrum creator is making a handheld
News Not only is the C64 making a comeback via a new FPGA Commodore 64 Ultimate microcomputer, but the ZX Spectrum just got a handheld spiritual successor.
Yes, I really have been playing Donkey Kong Bananza with a set of Donkey Konga Bongos
News I'm playing through Donkey Kong Bananza using a pair of Donkey Konga GameCube controller bongos from 2003, and it's all thanks to a USB adapter.
I'm pretty upset about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 cut songs, so if you need me, I'll be at the skate part playing the originals on this handheld
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has just arrived, but I've decided to revisit the originals using Anbernic's RG556 handheld.
After 30 years as a Zelda fanatic, I can't believe I've found a new way to revisit the series on N64
News The Summercart64 is a gadget for the Nintendo 64 that I've been using to play N64 Zelda ROM hacks, and it's a must-have for the retro console.
This Steam Deck dock isn't the fanciest in town, but I'd still grab it if you want a good value handheld hub
News Antank's 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock is one of the best budget Steam Deck docks I've tested that trades fancy aesthetics for an extra USB port.
