Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Best retro controllers 2026
Buying guide Here are all the best retro controllers that will pair perfectly with your old consoles, including gamepads for the SNES, Genesis, PS1, and more.
Valve seems to have a Steam Controller order backlog on its hands that extends to 2027
News Valve is now showing clearer order windows for the Steam Controller, and some reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027.
The Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders may happen at the same time, but it won't be on Valve's box
News Both the Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders could land on the same day, but you should note that you won't be playing the long-awaited sequel on Valve's box.
I know you want the Banjo-Kazooie handheld, but there's another Super Pocket to watch over Prime Day
News You can now play Banjo-Kazooie on Blaze's Super Pocket handheld, but there's a way you can dive into the N64 collectathon and its sequel for potentially less.
The Super Pocket Rare edition takes the affordable retro handheld to new early 3D heights
News The Super Pocket Rare Edition offers up a remarkably solid way to play Banjo-Kazooie for $70, but you're also getting one of my favorite quirky NES outings.
I just found a cheeky way to get my favorite retro controller for less ahead of Prime Day
Deals You can grab a Gulikit Elves 2 Pro for less right now, thanks to a sneaky coupon code, and it's worth watching the retro controller ahead of Prime Day.
Ayaneo is teasing a sequel to its lavish retro handheld GBA homage
News Ayaneo has announced a sequel to its Pocket Micro 2 that's "52% larger" than the previous retro handheld and boasts a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.
Oops, someone just uploaded Steam Machine Geekbench results early
News Geekbench results for the Steam Machine have emerged, and the new listings could mean Valve's mini PC will actually launch in June.
No, Commodore's next project isn't an Amiga remake, it's a transparent flip phone with 2000s vibes
News Commodore just announced the Callback 8020, a flip-phone that shuns social media and doomscrooling while retaining compatibility with Android apps.
SteamOS now plays nice with Intel handhelds, and it could help MSI's OG portable become a Steam Deck
News Now that SteamOS is working and improving on Intel handheld gaming PCs, it could help the OG MSI Claw shine as a makeshift Steam Deck.
My favorite Steam Deck dock has stiff competition, but it's still the handheld hub you should grab
News Three years later, the Baseus 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock is still the hub I'd pair with handheld gaming PCs, and it trumps Razer's more expensive dupe.
Your new Analogue Pocket might not work with Everdrive carts, so here's the skinny on the Game Boy ROM ruckus
News New Analogue Pocket owners are reporting issues with Everdrive GB Mini flash carts, and some believe ROMs won't run on the FPGA handheld due to RAM issues.
The ROG Xbox Ally might not be the handheld we want, but it's the portable we need in terms of price
News The white ROG Xbox Ally isn't the hottest handheld in town, but it's one of the only portables that sit at a reasonable price point ahead of Prime Day 2026.
25 years ago, the GBA arrived in the US, but you don't need the real thing to play its handheld hits
News The GBA just turned 25 in the US, and that's a sign to play some Game Boy Advance classics, but you can play Nintendo's 2000s back catalogue on other handhelds.
If you use more than one PC or console, there's a gaming monitor perk that'll I'd prioritize
News You might not be aware, but some gaming monitors come with a remote control, and it's an invaluable extra for multiplatform setups.
The Xbox Wireless Controller X25 is neat, but I'd grab this translucent green alternative
News The Xbox Wireless Controller X25 pays a terrific tribute to the retro console's translucent green roots, but there's already a gamepad that packs more perks.
Nvidia's RTX 50 Super GPUs will allegedly show up in early 2027
News Rumors point towards Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super GPUs dropping in 2027, but most players might have already grabbed a vanilla model by then.
Running Half Life, a 28 year old PC game, on a 19 year old Nokia shouldn't be impressive, but it is
News Turns out you can run the original Half-Life on a Nokia N95 phone from 2009, and the project highlights that we could have classic PC ports on handhelds.
Intel just made Arc G3 handhelds official, and the chip is coming to Acer and OneXPlayer portables
News Intel has officially unveiled its Arc G3 chipset that's set to power new gaming handhelds by Acer, OneXPlayer, and MSI, but pricing will come later.
Valve allegedly had higher Steam Machine prices in mind before the Steam Deck hike
News Leaks suggest that Valve was already planning to charge more for the Steam Machine than the Steam Deck OLED at its new, higher price.
Valve just hiked the 1TB Steam Deck OLED to just under $1,000
News Valve has increased the price of its Steam Deck OLED models, and the 1TB handheld gaming PC will now set you back just under $1,000.
CRTs are the GOAT for retro gaming, but I need monitor makers to consider making OLED alternatives
News Now that a CRT TV renaissance is happening, it's time for gaming monitor brands to consider making square alternatives for retro consoles.
The first Intel Arc G3 handhelds could emerge tomorrow
News Leaks suggest Intel will unveil its Arc G3 handheld lineup on May 28, and the expected MSI Claw sequel could be joined by a revitalised Acer Predator portable.
