Latest articles by Phil Hayton
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.
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.
Fake games could brick your Switch 2, but I'm here to help you spot dodgy pre-owned carts
News Using fake games with the Nintendo Switch 2 could result in an online ban, so here's how to spot counterfeit cartridges.
I regret to inform you that Analogue's N64 console is delayed yet again, but don't cry into your copy of Goldeneye just yet
News The Analogue 3D has been delayed until August 2025 following sudden US tariff changes, but the N64 console maker says "we’re absorbing the costs."
I miss when handhelds and phones had flip screens, so I'm eyeing up this Game Boy Advance SP dupe at its lowest price
Deals The Anbernic RG35XXSP is under $70 at Amazon right now, and it's the closest thing you'll get to a Game Boy Advance SP revival in 2025.
I thought I was done with traditional Xbox controllers, but this Pac-Man gamepad reeled me back in
News PowerA Pac-Man Wireless Controller packs style and substance, and it has swiftly become my favorite gamepad for PC games.
I've been testing the first Switch 2 dock to hit Amazon, and it now works pretty well despite Nintendo's handheld hurdles
News The third-party SIWIQU Nintendo Switch 2 dock now fully works with the handheld, and I've been using it as a travel-friendly alternative to the official cradle.
The BBC committed a retro console cardinal sin live on TV, but I actually forgive them
News BBC Breakfast shoved an SNES cart into an NES during a retro console chat with Prof. Nick Poole OBE, but the blunder highlights just how far system compatibility has come.
After a weekend fixing a crusty Game Boy clone, I'm hyped that the Modretro Chromatic is permanently back in stock
News The Modretro Chomatic is now back in stock "permanently", and that should mean the handheld and new release cartridges for the system will remain on shelves.
ROG Xbox Ally price leaks seemingly just surfaced online, and I'm pretty worried for the Asus handheld
News Asus ROG Xbox Ally price leaks briefly popped up via a Google search, and the supposed MSRP could hamper the handheld in its fight against the Steam Deck.
The best Prime Day deals for gamers end tonight - all the biggest last-chance discounts across PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC
Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day deals will come to an end at midnight tonight, so my favorite PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC offers won't last much longer.
Last-chance Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2025: The biggest savings still available
Deals Here are all the best Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals and accessory discounts
