Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 - new US and UK restocks as they happen
Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch 2 stock is getting easier to find, and I've tracked down the best retailers allowing you to buy Nintendo's new console.
Prime Day monitor deals 2025: what to expect and early display discounts
Deals Prime Day monitor deals will kick off again this coming Tuesday, and we're here to help you grab all the deepest display discounts in the lead up to the event.
The best Amazon Prime Day tablet deals 2025: the biggest early sales happening now
Deals Amazon Prime Day Tablet deals are making a comeback on July 8, but the early savings are already rolling in.
Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2025: what to expect and early savings
Deals Here are all the best Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals and accessory discounts that we've found for the final day of Amazon's sale
Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2025: what to expect and discounts ahead of the event
Deals Prime Day Steam Deck deals are about to kick off, and I'm already seeing plenty of accessories for the gaming handheld with nice discounts.
The Super Pocket is still keeping the heart of physical gaming alive, and the latest retro handheld flavors are distracting me from the Switch 2
News The new Super Pocket Data East and Neo Geo Edition handhelds come with a new range of built-in games, but still boast physical cartridge support.
The best Prime Day PS5 deals 2025: the biggest early Sony savings so far
Deals Prime Day PS5 deals are making a comeback on July 8, and the early Sony savings are already rolling out.
I missed Sonic the Hedgehog's birthday, so I'm making up for it by playing his best game on a Sega Saturn-inspired handheld
News The Anbernic RG ARC-D is a fantastic handheld for retro Sega games, but I can't stop playing Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the Saturn-themed portable.
This tiny Atari console is naturally great for Pac-Man, but I use it to play one of the most cursed retro games from the '80s
News The Atari 400 Mini is a fantastic retro console time capsule for playing classics like Pac-Man, but it'll also help you easily try forgotten oddities.
Alienware gaming PCs aren't cheap, but I'd grab a discounted Aurora rig over a single graphics card right now
Deals You can currently grab up to $700 off Alienware Aurora gaming PCs at Dell, and there's a specific RTX 5070 Ti build I'd grab over a single GPU.
The ultimate Nintendo Switch 2 starter pack
Feature This is the ultimate Nintendo Switch 2 starter pack for players picking up Ninty's new handheld, with accessories and gadgets hand-picked by the GR+ team.
HDMI 2.2 cables will theoretically help the PS6 hit 16K, but I'd maybe focus on perfecting your 4K setup instead
News HDMI 2.2 specs highlight what future console and PC performance could look like, but while the new cables can handle 16K, you'll want to focus on 4K for now.
The best gaming PC 2025: Take the pre-built route to greatness
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.
The 55-inch LG OLED C4 has transformed my living room gaming setup, but just know that I'll be jealous of anyone who grabs the 65-inch version
News The 65-inch LG OLED C4 is currently the same price as the 55-inch version, and that could be a sign to grab the gaming TV before it retires from shelves.
Look, I'm loving Mario Kart World, but it won't keep me from playing my favorite PS1 racer on this $40 retro handheld
News For half the price of Mario Kart World, you can currently grab Anbernic RG28XX and re-visit the Nintendo racer's biggest PS1 rival.
Time Crisis is my favorite arcade shooter, so I'm naturally losing it over this upcoming light gun plug and play console
News The G’AIM’E: Plug & Play Time Crisis Gun system offers up a way to play classic light gun games on your modern TV, and it's set to arrive in November 2025.
The Lenovo Legion Go isn't my favorite, but it could end up being the better Xbox handheld for under $500
News The ROG Xbox Ally is on the horizon, but discounts on the Lenovo Legion Go could give it a serious edge over the Microsoft handheld gaming PC.
I'd pair this NES-themed gaming mouse with a sleeper PC, but it boasts plenty of modern clicker tricks
News The 8Bitdo Retro R8 is a gaming mouse that looks like an old NES accessory, but it boasts high specs that'll help it pair perfectly with a punchy sleeper PC.
I use this stylish retro mini PC as a living room indie games portal, and it's effectively a tiny Xbox that rivals handhelds
News The Ayaneo AM02 is a mini PC that looks like a futuristic NES, performs like a high-end handheld, and can act like a tiny Xbox using Windows 11.
A third-party Nintendo Switch 2 dock that "works" with the handheld just arrived at Amazon, but I'd avoid it for now
News You can now grab a third-party dock designed for Switch 2 at Amazon, but compatibility issues mean it's a pain to use with your TV.
The OG Switch has one massive advantage over the Switch 2, and it'll let you extend your screen using this cheap portable monitor
News The Switch 2 is fantastic, but unlike Nintendo's last handheld, it can't hook up to portable monitors for under $70 using a single cable.
Struggling with poor Switch 2 battery life? This Power Bank will lend Ninty's handheld a helping hand
Deal The Baseus Blade will extend your Switch 2 battery life far beyond its natural capabilities, and it's currently under $50.
This mini arcade machine is my favorite retro game room gadget, and it makes for a phenomenal conversation starter
News Quarter Arcades Bubble Bobble arcade machine is remarkably small, but it makes a big impression with its visuals, authentic details, and built-in battery.
