Latest articles by Phil Hayton
"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.
I don't care if MSI's latest handheld costs $1,800, don't pay over a grand for a handheld
News Compared to the $1,800 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, many handhelds will appear to be a comparatively good deal, but I'd urge you not to spend over a grand this Prime Day.
This wireless Dreamcast controller is rad, but its six-button sibling is under $40 for Prime Day
News If you're diving into Prime Day in search of a wireless Dreamcast pad, the Retro Fighters StirkerDC is a no-brainer, but there's a six-button version for $40.
The Steam Machine is coming, but I'm tempted to build a Shuttle XPC that looks like my 2000s rig
News The Steam Machine could be with us by the end of June, but I've been inspired by a 2000s Shuttle XPC to potentially build a compact alternative instead.
Best retro handheld 2026: my portable picks for playing the classics
Buying Guide Here are the best retro handheld options for playing classic games in 2026, including emulation devices, Game Boy clones, and portables with cartridge support.
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.
Best retro controllers 2026
Buying guide Here are all the best retro controllers that will pair perfectly with your old consoles, including gamepads for the SNES, Genesis, PS1, and more.
