
Phil Hayton
I’ve been messing around with PCs, video game consoles, and tech since before I could speak. Don’t get me wrong, I kickstarted my relationship with technology by jamming a Hot Wheels double-decker bus into my parent’s VCR, but we all have to start somewhere. I even somehow managed to become a walking, talking buyer’s guide at my teenage supermarket job, which helped me accept my career fate. So, rather than try to realise my musician dreams, or see out my University degree, I started running my own retro pop culture site and writing about video games and tech for the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, and the BBC before eventually ending up with a job covering graphics card shenanigans at PCGamesN. Now, I’m your friendly neighbourhood Hardware Editor at GamesRadar, and it’s my job to make sure you can kick butt in all your favourite games using the best gaming hardware, whether you’re a sucker for handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch or a hardcore gaming PC enthusiast.
Latest articles by Phil Hayton

The best gaming TV 2025: my top high-spec living room screens
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are my best gaming TV picks, including the latest OLED models by LG, affordable mini LED options by Hisense, and Sony screens with exclusive PS5 features.

Best ultrawide monitor 2025: Big and wide gaming displays
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best ultrawide monitor options available right now, including speedy gaming screens and OLED panels that will dominate your desk.

Best curved gaming monitor 2025: "get with the curve"
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best curved gaming monitor options, including high refresh screens and ultrawide displays that'll envelop you with immersive visuals.

The best monitor for PS5 2025: high spec screens for the OG and Pro
By Phil Hayton last updated
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.

Planning on using the Steam Deck as a Switch 2 console alternative? I'd start with this discounted dock
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can now grab a Syntech Steam Deck dock thanks to Amazon's Gaming Week, and it could fulfil your hybrid console cravings if you're not getting a Switch 2.

Alienware steps back into the ultrawide monitor ring with a new 34-inch curved QD-OLED contender
By Phil Hayton published
News Dell just released a new Alienware curved ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor that boasts a faster 240Hz panel and a slick new design.

The best PS4 monitor 2025 - my perfect panels picks for PlayStation 4
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best PS4 monitor options available in 2025, including affordable 1080p screens and premium models that'll also pair nicely with the PS5.

The Super Pocket retro handheld is cheaper than a Switch 2 game, but you'll want to grab one before that potentially changes
By Phil Hayton published
News The Super Pocket is a a remarkably cheap retro handheld that costs significantly less than a Switch 2 game, but US tariffs could result in it costing more.

Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC in 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up your top options for the very best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC you can get.

Best 120Hz 4K TV 2025: screens for new consoles and PC
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best 120Hz 4K TVs going right now to ensure you can pick from the specialist screens to bag the highest refresh rate on a home TV.

Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X 2025: 4K panels with a console punch
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X options available now, including killer 4K displays and speedy 120Hz high refresh rate screens.

The best gaming monitor 2025: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.

I’m hyped for the Switch 2, but I fully believe the Switch Lite has a bright future ahead of it
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The Nintendo Switch 2 might boast enhanced specs and a larger screen, but the Switch Lite could still be the right handheld for many players.

The best gaming PC 2025: Take the pre-built route to greatness
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.

Best cheap gaming PC deals April 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here are the best cheap gaming PC deals available right now, including shiny new RTX 4060 builds and reliable RTX 3060 machines that pack a punch.

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B review: “strikes a slick balance for competitive shooters”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is a speedy 1440p 480Hz monitor that's great for competitive play and detailed adventures, but its capabilities are slightly niche.

RTX 5070 stock: Nvidia's Founder's Edition GPU is available in the UK
By Tabitha Baker, Phil Hayton last updated
News RTX 5070 stock is slowly returning to store shelves, but Nvidia's graphics card is still sitting well above MSRP with no Founders Edition in sight.

Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2025: all the fastest solutions we've tested
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up the best Xbox Series X hard drives, expansion cards, and portable SSDs so you can get the right storage solution for you.

The best CPU for gaming 2025: Processing power unleashed
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.

Best retro game consoles 2025: my favorite ways to play classic capers
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2025, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.

The best Steam Deck accessories 2025: handy handheld add-ons
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buyers Guide Here are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.

The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options in 2024, including desktop hubs that'll turn your handheld into a hybrid PC and travel friendly adapters.

Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 We're rounding up everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2, with all the latest updates and details surrounding Ninty's latest console

RTX 5080 stock: where to grab Nvidia's Blackwell GPU right now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Here are the latest RTX 5080 stock updates for Nvidia's Blackwell 4K graphics card, including buying advice and recommended retailers.

For the same price as a Switch 2 game, you can now grab my favorite mini console for playing crusty old Atari adventures
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Atari 400 Mini is now down to the same price as a new Switch 2 game, and it's perfect for retro console collectors and curious newcomers alike.
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