Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The best portable monitors for gaming 2025
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.
KYY K3 Portable Monitor review: "a remarkably cheap handheld screen"
rEVIEW The 15.6-inch KYY K3 Portable Monitor provides an excellent portable punch for the money, and it pairs wonderfully with the Steam Deck and Switch.
The first Steam Deck dock I tested is now under $20, and picking one up is a no-brainer
Deals For under $20, you can grab a Jsaux 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock and unlock the handheld's hybrid console abilities.
This LG OLED TV is one year old, here's why I bought it for my Switch 2 over the latest model
News It might be an older gaming TV, but here's why I'd pair the LG OLED C4 with the Nintendo Switch 2 over 2025's OLED C5.
The humble Steam Deck dock is the reason I'd buy Valve's handheld over a Switch 2 right now
Feature Picking up a Steam Deck dock for Valve's handheld helps it take the Nintendo Switch 2 head-on, and the docked experience is arguably superior.
Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
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.
This ridiculously adorable Kirby controller works with Switch 2, and it'll provide pink puffball goodness for under $30
Deals You can now grab the PowerA Kirby Mouthful controller for under $30 at Amazon, and I can confirm the gamepad works with the Nintendo Switch 2.
Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2025: all the fastest solutions we've tested
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.
Switch 2 docks require a "20V power input to activate TV mode," according to accessory maker Jsaux
News Turns out the Nintendo Switch 2 needs a 20V power input to trigger its TV mode output, but Jsaux says it's working on a compatible docking station.
Best PS5 external hard drives 2025: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
Buying guide We've been hands-on with all the latest storage upgrades so you can find the best PS5 external hard drive for your system.
I almost missed this Switch 2 HDR setting, and your TV will thank you for the fix
News Turns out there are additional Nintendo Switch 2 HDR settings you may have missed, and they'll help your TV display more detail in docked mode.
Best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2025, including the Nintendo Switch 2, portable PCs like the Steam Deck OLED, and various other great devices.
The Switch 2 has a big dock compatibility problem, and I need Nintendo to fix it before it ruins my summer plans
News The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be currently incompatible with all third-party docking stations and displays with USB-C DisplayPort Alt support.
Ayaneo just announced a new handheld homage to the 3DS, and it could outpace the ROG Xbox Ally X
News The Ayaneo Flip 1S DS is a clamshell handheld PC with dual screens and a punchy new Ryzen AI chipset, and it could trump the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X.
Everything we know about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally
Feature Here's everything you need to know about the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft and Asus' upcoming gaming handheld range that adds console elements to a Windows 11 device.
Turns out you can use a GameCube controller adapter to play Nintendo Switch 2 using a PS5 DualSense, and the setup is less complicated than you'd think.
News Using a PS5 controller with Switch 2 is suspiciously easy.
You can play Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 with a mouse and keyboard, and it makes the console feel like a handheld PC
News The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a mouse and keyboard, and we've already used both to play Cyberpunk 2077.
One of my favorite Switch 2 features is super boring, but it makes traveling with the handheld a dream
News The Nintendo Switch 2 has plenty of new design features, but as someone who travels around with handhelds, I'm thrilled at the size of its USB-C Power Adapter.
Your Switch 2 will happily use a webcam without USB-C, and I feel like Nintendo should be telling you that
News No, you don't need a USB-C Camera for Switch 2, as despite Nintendo's guidance, the handheld is compatible with USB-A webcams using the docking station.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Switch Pro Controller
Feature Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs the Switch Pro controller isn't a straight fight, but the newbie does pack more of a punch if you've got deep pockets.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat explained: how to use the handheld's new social hub
Feature Everything you need to know about Switch 2 GameChat, including how the social app works, camera features, and how to talk to your player pals.
Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S: How does Nintendo's handheld compare?
Feature Pitting the Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S in a fight isn't straightforward, but it will help you decide whether to grab the new handheld or Microsoft's console.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
Nintendo Switch 2 Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to Valve's Steam Deck, including a closer look at specs, features, and games for both gaming handhelds.
