Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The Gametank just smashed its crowdfunding goals, and I'm thrilled at the idea of a new 8-bit retro console in the big 26
News The Gametank, an 8-bit console that features its own unique architecture, just smashed its crowdfunding goals, and the first units are set to ship this July.
Steam Machine delays are getting me down, but Valve could be extremely cool and release its controller right now
News The Steam Machine might not arrive for a while, but Valve could encourage players to hold out for the mini PC by releasing its new controller.
The Pocket Super Knob sounds dirty, but I promise it's a new gaming handheld
News The Pocket Super Knob is an upcoming gaming handheld by GameMT with a ridiculous name, but its dial could spice things up in terms of budget functionality.
Play Zelda Breath of the Wild on Virtual Boy, they said. It will be fun, they said. I ended up having to lie down
News I've been using the Virtual Boy for Switch to play Breath of the Wild, but I'd think twice before taking on Calamity Ganon using the Nintendo Labo VR feature.
Forgive my laughter, I can't believe the $1,000 Asus ROG Ally X is getting a price hike, even if it is only in Japan for now
News The ROG Xbox Ally X now reportedly costs 21% more in Japan, and the price hike could be a sign of things to come for the gaming handheld scene.
How to set up the Virtual Boy for Switch 2 and relive the cursed retro console in seconds
Guides Here's how to set up the Virtual Boy for Switch 2 and the original Switch, including how to assemble the cursed retro console remake and adjust visual settings.
The Virtual Boy is officially back, but I've got bad news for those of you without the new Switch 2 goggles
News You can technically play Virtual Boy games on Switch without the retro console remake, but Nintendo's app currently makes doing so pretty awkward.
I have 100 different ways to play The Legend of Zelda, but I'm still using the Game and Watch ahead of the 40th anniversary
News The Zelda Game and Watch is one of my favorite ways to play the first adventure ahead of its 40th anniversary, and now is an ideal time to grab the handheld.
Valve finally admits the Steam Deck is out of stock thanks to "memory and component shortages", and I'd be surprised if the Steam Machine still happens
News Valve says the Steam Deck "may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages", shedding more doubt on Steam Machine plans.
My favorite N64 controller in the color I actually want is weirdly hard to find at Amazon, but it does exist
News Yes, the gray 8Bitdo N64 controller is still available at Amazon, so you can grab the most authentic colorway ahead of The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary.
In honor of Sega Genesis designer Hideki Sato, I spent the weekend with an original Mega Drive
News In tribute to the late Hideki Sato, I spent my weekend playing an original Sega Mega Drive, and I reckon everyone should try the OG '80s system at least once.
The Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is neat and all, but I'd still recommend playing the PS1 original on original hardware
News The Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is now available, but I reckon you'll get more out of the collection if you play the PS1 original on a retro console.
Two years later, I'd still say this 1440p OLED monitor is the one to watch during sales like Presidents Day
Deals KTC's excellent 27-inch QHD OLED monitor is back under $450 for Presidents Day, and it could give your PC and console visuals a big glow-up.
Roses are red, this retro handheld is blue, and I'll be using it this Valentine's Day to play Street Fighter 2
News The Super Pocket is a neat budget retro handheld that could make for a fantatsic self gift this Valentine's Day if you're big into Street Fighter 2.
Anbernic's Vita Pro handheld is missing two features I'd assumed were a no brainer, but not all is lost
News The new Anbernic RG Vita Pro will apparently ship without an OLED screen this March, but pricing could save the retro handheld lineup.
Best retro consoles 2026: my favorite ways to play classic capers
Buying Guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2026, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.
Hyperkin's Mega95 Sega Genesis handheld is now closer to launch, and I'm more hyped for the handheld than ever
News Hyperkin says its long-awaited Mega95 Sega Genesis handheld just hit a big development milestone, and the retro handheld could soon reach the hands of experts.
Uh-oh, every Steam Deck is now out of stock, and I'm hoping RAMageddon hasn't claimed Valve's handheld
News All models of the Steam Deck are MIA at Valve, and I'm worried that the handheld's availability and price are at risk thanks to the AI-fueled RAM price crisis.
The Virtual Boy returns next week, but there are three things I need you know about the Switch Online remake
News The new Virtual Boy remake for Switch 2 lands next week, but there are three vital things I need you to know before the retro console homage arrives.
Intellivision Sprint review
Review The Intellivision Sprint is an excellent remake of Atari's original console war rival, but unlike the 2600+, it skips physical cartridge support.
The next Xbox will apparently use Windows, and that's the last thing I want to hear
News Whispers of an Xbox with Windows 11 at its core are recirculating, and after a weekend playing Fallout New Vegas on the ROG Xbox Ally X, I have concerns.
The rumored PS6 handheld and console will reportedly pack 24GB and 30GB RAM
News Rumours suggest the PS6 handheld and console could come with 24GB and 30GB RAM, respectively, and the latter configuration may prove to be pricey.
Five new Analogue 3D "Prototype" consoles are coming in unreleased N64 colors I'd have killed for back in the '90s
News New Analogue 3D Prototype colors are coming that pay tribute to five unreleased N64 colors, including an Atomic Purple model that'll match your Game Boy Color.
I just got my hands on MANGMI's Pocket Max modular gaming handheld, and I suspect it could be my new favorite for PS2 games
News The MANGMI Pocket Max is a new 7-inch retro handheld with modular buttons that's available now for $200, and I'm already impressed by how premium it feels
Nvidia RTX 6000 GPUs might not actually happen next year, but I'm more concerned about what Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation will mean for current-gen cards
News Rumors suggest next-gen Nvidia RTX 6000 GPUs might not show up until 2028, but your current card may get Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation tricks this April.
