Latest articles by Phil Hayton
These 4th of July deals could save you from squinting at the World Cup on a tiny, dull screen
Deals The 4th of July sales have some excellent TV deals for those of you looking to grab a punchy new panel in time for the World Cup final on July 19.
Sony almost released a battery-powered PS1 inside a DualShock controller
News Legendary game developer Brian 'Biscuit' Watson says he worked on a PS1 plug-and-play console built into a DualShock controller, but it was ultimately canceled.
Uh-oh, the Steam Machine is having its own Xbox 360 "Red Ring of Death" moment
News An unfortunate new Steam Machine owner has encountered a "Red Line of Death" error after just 20 minutes of play, and Valve's code says it's GPU-related.
Valve finally just shared a make-your-own Steam Machine e-ink faceplate kit
News Valve has shared a full Steam Machine e-ink faceplate GitLab page featuring everything you'll need to make your own "Inkterface", including a tutorial video.
Evercade creators Blaze dunk on PlayStation for ending physical games using their own PS4-era mockery
News Blaze, creators of Evercade handhelds like the Super Pocket, have shared "how to share your games" clip that mocks Sony's decision to end physical PS5 games.
Plans to revive the 3DO are already dead, with the publisher claiming it "did not anticipate such fragmentation of rights"
News Looks like plans to resurrect the 3DO console and its games aren't going ahead, as the publisher behind the project admits it doesn't have the required rights.
"Am I going back to the PS4 days?" - Former PlayStation president Shuhei Yoshida shares a very mixed Steam Machine review
News The former president of PlayStation, Shuhei Yoshida, has a Steam Machine, and he's shared a spicy hands-on mini review after a few hours of play.
The 3DO is gearing up for a comeback, but the '90s console revival plans are already being contested
News A London-based publisher that shut down in 2009 is planning to revive the 3DO, but whether the company actually owns the rights is already being contested.
No sign of cheaper vanilla Arc G3 drivers in Intel's latest handheld driver update
News Intel's latest 32.0.101.8860 WHQL graphics driver has arrived without mention of non-Extreme Arc G3 chipsets, and I'm now more worried about handheld prices.
The best Steam Deck dock 2026: fantastic hubs that'll help you make a lower-spec Steam Machine setup
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.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2026: Out of this world Aurora builds
Buying Guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2026, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting-edge DDR5 RAM.
Turns out the Banjo-Kazooie Super Pocket handheld has a secret music player full of never-before-heard tracks
News A Banjo-Kazooie speedrunner has found a secret jukebox of 20 unheart tracks within the Rare Super Pocket version of the N64 collectathon.
SteamOS 3.8.20 Beta could help the Steam Machine thrive on just 8GB VRAM
News A new SteamOS Beta update has landed that will help the Steam Machine better manage its limited 8GB VRAM when handling beefy PC games.
The RTX 3060 is officially back in Germany, but maybe the GPU will return to 2021 if we ignore it
News The RTX 3060 from 2021 is now showing up again at German retailers for 333.64 euros, and while it's packing 12GB VRAM, it's more expensive than an RTX 5060.
The Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 looks less like an OG GBA than I was expecting
News Ayaneo just launched its Pocket Micro 2 handheld, and while it looks almost identical to the original, it's an elevated pocket rocket with a beefy new APU.
You're right to be suspicious of the $688 Chinese Steam Machine clone, but there's more to this faux box
News A Steam Machine clone that boasts SteamOS, an RX 6750 GRE GPU, and 16GB DDR5 RAM has popped up in China, but its specs are an impossible combination.
The best Prime Day retro gaming deals live: consoles and handhelds handpicked by a classics expert
News Prime Day retro gaming deals can be hard to find, so I'm on the ground using my classic console expertise to pick out the discounts that are worth your time.
I can't afford a Steam Machine, but Valve has already graced your PC with living room rig abilites
News The Steam Machine has officially landed, but if you're like me and can't afford Valve's swanky new mini PC, I'd explore ways to use your existing gadgets.
A new RX 9070 has landed at Amazon in time for Prime Day, but I'd avoid following the Golden Rabbit
News AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU is now available at Amazon, but with Prime Day on the horizon, you should focus on getting the original graphics card.
Dual-mode monitors have changed the way I PC game, and they could save you from buying twice
News As we sail into Prime Day, I'd keep an eye out for dual-mode gaming monitors that can save you from choosing between higher resolutions and refresh rates.
Prime Day PC deals are the answer to RAMageddon, and I've found the discounts to prove it
Deals Prime Day PC deals have arrived, and we're here to help you grab rigs, components, and more using Amazon's sale - as well as competing sales at other retailers.
Prime Day monitor deals are beginning today, and a new screen could spruce up your gaming setup
Deals Amazon Prime Day gaming monitor deals return from today, and saving on a new screen could help you spruce up your setup.
My original Sega Genesis setup will help you celebrate Sonic's 35th anniversary in style
News Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary feels like a prime time to revisit the original 16-bit caper on a real Sega Genesis, and I've got celebratory setup tips.
