Latest articles by Phil Hayton
I thought I was done with traditional Xbox controllers, but this Pac-Man gamepad reeled me back in
News PowerA Pac-Man Wireless Controller packs style and substance, and it has swiftly become my favorite gamepad for PC games.
I've been testing the first Switch 2 dock to hit Amazon, and it now works pretty well despite Nintendo's handheld hurdles
News The third-party SIWIQU Nintendo Switch 2 dock now fully works with the handheld, and I've been using it as a travel-friendly alternative to the official cradle.
The BBC committed a retro console cardinal sin live on TV, but I actually forgive them
News BBC Breakfast shoved an SNES cart into an NES during a retro console chat with Prof. Nick Poole OBE, but the blunder highlights just how far system compatibility has come.
After a weekend fixing a crusty Game Boy clone, I'm hyped that the Modretro Chromatic is permanently back in stock
News The Modretro Chomatic is now back in stock "permanently", and that should mean the handheld and new release cartridges for the system will remain on shelves.
ROG Xbox Ally price leaks seemingly just surfaced online, and I'm pretty worried for the Asus handheld
News Asus ROG Xbox Ally price leaks briefly popped up via a Google search, and the supposed MSRP could hamper the handheld in its fight against the Steam Deck.
The best Prime Day deals for gamers end tonight - all the biggest last-chance discounts across PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC
Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day deals will come to an end at midnight tonight, so my favorite PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC offers won't last much longer.
Last-chance Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2025: The biggest savings still available
Deals Here are all the best Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals and accessory discounts
Don't be like me, pick up a longer USB-C cable for your Switch 2 to prevent literal handheld flight mode
Deals If you use your Switch 2 in docked mode, I'd strongly advise picking up one of these longer USB-C cables using Prime Day to avoid any handheld heartache.
The best last-chance Prime Day monitor deals 2025
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.
Last-chance Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2025: The biggest sales still happening
Deals I'm already seeing plenty of accessories for the gaming handheld with nice discounts.
Prime Day PS5 deals 2025: The biggest Sony savings still available in Amazon's final day of sales
Deals Prime Day PS5 deals are making a comeback this week, and today, the biggest Sony savings began rolling out.
I'd catch these Prime Day retro handheld offers before midnight tonight to avoid any regrets
Deals Here are three retro handheld deals I'd check out before Prime Day ends, including an homage to the Game Boy Advance SP and a cartridge-based console.
This Prime Day RTX 5090 "deal" is making my head hurt, but there are graphics card offers to ease the pain
deals The RTX 5090 is technically discounted in line with Prime Day, but I've got GPU recommendations for players not looking to spend over $2,000.
Last-chance Prime Day tablet deals 2025: the biggest sales still available on Amazon
Deals Amazon Prime Day Tablet deals have made a comeback today, with various savings rolling in for the week.
This ridiculous Prime Day deal nets you a retro handheld and all three Tomb Raiders for less than the price of a Switch 2 game
Deals You can now grab a Super Pocket handheld and the Evercade Tomb Raider collection for under $60 thanks to Prime Day, and it's my favorite retro console deal yet.
The number of retro handhelds out there is frankly terrifying, but here are three I'd hit first over Prime Day
Deals Here are three Prime Day Retro handheld deals that will help you pick the perfect portable pal for emulating classic games.
Newegg is taking the fight to Prime Day, so I've searched the entire site for the 11 best discounts available now
Deals It might be Prime Day, but I've picked out 11 PC gaming deals at Newegg that beat the Amazon sale.
This "boring" Prime Day purchase is what I'd call an essential buy for Game Boy fans and retro handheld lovers
Deals If you've got an old Game Boy or retro handheld that uses AA cells, picking up a rechargeable battery pack during Prime Day could prove invaluable.
I'm putting together a Steam Deck pack for a friend using Prime Day, and these three accessories are non-negotiable
Deals Here are three Prime Day Steam Deck deals on accessories I think every handheld gaming PC owner should pick up during the sale.
I can't believe a Nintendo Wii accessory is one of Amazon's top Prime Day products in 2025
Deals The PORTHOLIC Wii to HDMI Converter is one of Amazon's top-selling gadgets this Prime Day, and while that sounds wild, it will help you hook up Ninty's console.
The tween in my life uses her "iPad" constantly for Roblox, and a Prime Day discount is only the second reason I'd grab the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro
Deals The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is perfect for tween gamers who aren't quite ready for an iPad, and Prime Day has knocked the tablet under $70.
Prime Day doesn't always provide retro console riches, but here are three gadgets I'd actually grab
Deals Here are three retro gaming goodies I'd grab ahead of Prime Day 2025, including plug-and-play consoles, handhelds, and controllers.
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.
