Latest articles by Phil Hayton
In honor of Sega Genesis designer Hideki Sato, I spent the weekend with an original Mega Drive
News In tribute to the late Hideki Sato, I spent my weekend playing an original Sega Mega Drive, and I reckon everyone should try the OG '80s system at least once.
The Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is neat and all, but I'd still recommend playing the PS1 original on original hardware
News The Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is now available, but I reckon you'll get more out of the collection if you play the PS1 original on a retro console.
Two years later, I'd still say this 1440p OLED monitor is the one to watch during sales like Presidents Day
Deals KTC's excellent 27-inch QHD OLED monitor is back under $450 for Presidents Day, and it could give your PC and console visuals a big glow-up.
Roses are red, this retro handheld is blue, and I'll be using it this Valentine's Day to play Street Fighter 2
News The Super Pocket is a neat budget retro handheld that could make for a fantatsic self gift this Valentine's Day if you're big into Street Fighter 2.
Anbernic's Vita Pro handheld is missing two features I'd assumed were a no brainer, but not all is lost
News The new Anbernic RG Vita Pro will apparently ship without an OLED screen this March, but pricing could save the retro handheld lineup.
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.
Hyperkin's Mega95 Sega Genesis handheld is now closer to launch, and I'm more hyped for the handheld than ever
News Hyperkin says its long-awaited Mega95 Sega Genesis handheld just hit a big development milestone, and the retro handheld could soon reach the hands of experts.
Uh-oh, every Steam Deck is now out of stock, and I'm hoping RAMageddon hasn't claimed Valve's handheld
News All models of the Steam Deck are MIA at Valve, and I'm worried that the handheld's availability and price are at risk thanks to the AI-fueled RAM price crisis.
The Virtual Boy returns next week, but there are three things I need you know about the Switch Online remake
News The new Virtual Boy remake for Switch 2 lands next week, but there are three vital things I need you to know before the retro console homage arrives.
Intellivision Sprint review
Review The Intellivision Sprint is an excellent remake of Atari's original console war rival, but unlike the 2600+, it skips physical cartridge support.
The next Xbox will apparently use Windows, and that's the last thing I want to hear
News Whispers of an Xbox with Windows 11 at its core are recirculating, and after a weekend playing Fallout New Vegas on the ROG Xbox Ally X, I have concerns.
The rumored PS6 handheld and console will reportedly pack 24GB and 30GB RAM
News Rumours suggest the PS6 handheld and console could come with 24GB and 30GB RAM, respectively, and the latter configuration may prove to be pricey.
Five new Analogue 3D "Prototype" consoles are coming in unreleased N64 colors I'd have killed for back in the '90s
News New Analogue 3D Prototype colors are coming that pay tribute to five unreleased N64 colors, including an Atomic Purple model that'll match your Game Boy Color.
I just got my hands on MANGMI's Pocket Max modular gaming handheld, and I suspect it could be my new favorite for PS2 games
News The MANGMI Pocket Max is a new 7-inch retro handheld with modular buttons that's available now for $200, and I'm already impressed by how premium it feels
Nvidia RTX 6000 GPUs might not actually happen next year, but I'm more concerned about what Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation will mean for current-gen cards
News Rumors suggest next-gen Nvidia RTX 6000 GPUs might not show up until 2028, but your current card may get Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation tricks this April.
Yes, the Steam Machine will arrive later than expected and with a higher price, but I'd call it a heads up rather than a delay
News Valve has confessed that it's currently wrestling with Steam Machine price decisions, and the mini PC could show up later than originally planned as a result.
I still have numerous CRT TVs in my life, but I've found a way to satiate my lust for scanlines on even modern screens
News Turns out you can make any TV look more like a CRT using this HDMI Scanline Generator with retro consoles, but it will also work with even the PS5 and Switch 2.
"Valve is on track" - AMD just put my Steam Machine fears to rest while hinting that a new Xbox could show up in 2027
News AMD's Lisa Su says "Valve is on track" to release the Steam Machine early this year, but it's also gearing up to arm a next-gen Xbox with a custom chip in 2027.
Anbernic is beating Sony to the chase with its RG VITA handheld, but I don't think it's enough like a PS Vita
News Anbernic just unveiled its tribute to the PS Vita, but I'd say the RG Vita is more like a nod to Sony's handheld than a proper homage.
You can now use Nintendo's N64 Switch online controller with the Analogue 3D, but I've got a few better options worth looking at
News The latest Analogue 3D firmware update has added Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller support, but there are plenty of other gamepads I'd check out first.
Turns out Intel's XeSS 3 upscaling works on MSI Claw handhelds, so I'd pop it on your portable ASAP for Multi-Frame Generation tomfoolery
News Intel Arc users are adding XeSS 3 to GPUs like the B580 ahead of schedule, and it could be your ticket to Multi-Frame Generation on handhelds like the MSI Claw.
The best gaming PC 2026: Find your perfect pre-built powerhouse
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 best CPU for gaming 2026: Processing power unleashed
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.
