Latest articles by Phil Hayton
News The creep PS1 comedy classic MediEvil just arrived on PC thanks to a recompilation project, and its creators have confirmed it wasn't made using AI.
Deals Here are the best early retro gaming deals out there ahead of Black Friday, including console remakes, emulation handhelds, controllers, and accessories.
News With October Prime Day on the horizon, I'd keep an eye out for 8Bitdo FlipPad discounts that bring the sleek Game Boy controller down to around the $20 mark.
News The 8Bitdo FlipPad has some minor flaws, but it ultimately achieves its goal of turning your phone into a Game Boy using sleek buttons and a handy hinge.
News Blaze has announced that The C64 and The Spectrum handhelds will now launch in April 2077 due to quality concerns identified during production.
News Ayaneo has launched its Pocket Block handheld with prices starting at $79, and the promising Game Boy clone seems to be free from previous AI marketing for now.
Review The Gamercard is a compact handheld with ZX Spectrum roots, but while it lives up to the Sinclair name, it finds its own success as a retro indie handheld.
Review The Alienware AW2726DM represents a shift in the QD-OLED monitor scene, as it offers top-tier vibrancy in a 27-inch 1440p package for under $400.
News Retroid has rolled out a third Pocket Duo DS handheld less than two weeks after the initial launch, and while players aren't thrilled, it's offering exchanges.
News Plaion has revealed that its Neo Geo AES+ remake was almost cancelled thanks to AI data centre demand, but found a workaround involving the physical carts.
News The Acer Predator Atlas 8 just dropped in the UK, and it happens to be the same price as the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X20.
News Rumors suggest Nvidia won't launch next-gen GeForce RTX 60-Series GPUs until 2028, marking a break in its typical rough two-year launch window.
News The Yoniq Portal looks exactly like a PS2 DualShock with a screen in the middle, but Sony probably has something to say about its PlayStation symbols.
Buying Guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.
Review The Evercade Dual Thumbstick Wireless Controllers help the retro console lineup transition to early 3D gaming via full-sized analogue sticks and Bluetooth,
News You shouldn't have to pay over $500 for a handheld PC right now, and while the open-box ROG Xbox Ally stock isn't an ideal solution, it will keep costs lower.
News Tassei Denki has two new G'AIM'E Time Crisis Lightgun prototypes at Tokyo Game Show 2026, and they both drop the AI sensor for gyro and open-source tech.
Review The Sony Inzone M10S II uses the same 27-inch OLED formula as before, but the sequel dials things in for fps games and bumps refresh rates to 540Hz/720Hz.
News The Steam Deck 2 is seemingly safe from component shortages and the perils of RAMageddon, but Valve suggests that it's waiting for the right conditions.
News Early tests reveal that Unico's faux CRT Traveller ULW10 display has a serious lag issue, and it also seems to lack composite input and 240p resolution support.
News Images of RTX 5090 on pallets being used to make AI servers are making the rounds, and it fuels the idea that Nvidia's graphics card is no longer a gaming GPU.
News Apple may have two iPhone controllers in the works, and if the company is branching out into physical buttons, I need the iPod's click wheel to make a comeback.
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld and compatible alternatives, including hubs that are great for at home and travel.
