Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
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.
A new MSI Claw has arrived, and I'm hyped about the handheld's AMD chip
News MSI has announced a new Claw handheld that uses a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip that will help give players the "freedom to choose between AMD and Intel."
I spent my first few hours with the RTX 5060 playing Doom: The Dark Ages, and it feels pretty slick for under $300
Feature I've been using the RTX 5060 to play DOOM: The Dark Ages with DLSS 4 enabled, and the GPU looks to be respectably speedy for under $300.
I've put together a walking desk setup that's helping me hit my daily steps while playing Oblivion Remastered
Feature I've put together a walking gaming desk setup that's helping me get my steps in and make time for Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages.
The best Memorial Day TV sales 2025: everything to expect and the biggest deals available now
Deals Memorial Day TV deals will officially land on May 26, here's everything we expect to see and the latest savings available now.
The Lenovo Legion Go S just dropped to a new low price, and I'd actually grab it over the SteamOS version
Deal The Windows 11 Lenovo Legion Go S is now under $600 at Best Buy, and its beefier specs make it worth grabbing over the SteamOS version.
MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: "a high-spec handheld second wind"
Review The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes a strong case for Intel handhelds with punchy performance and a larger 8-inch display, and it's a huge improvement over the original.
I played Doom the Dark Ages at over 500fps, proving Nvidia DLSS 4 was made for high-refresh rate monitors
Feature DOOM: The Dark Ages comes with Nvidia DLSS 4 frame boosting tricks built in, and I've been using the RTX 5080 to hit over 500fps using a 600Hz monitor.
The Xbox handheld just leaked, and it looks more like the PlayStation Portal than I was expecting
News Microsoft's upcoming Xbox handheld has leaked thanks to an FCC filing, and it'll allegedly come in two flavors that look almost like PS Portal rivals.
For $10 less than Mario Kart World, you can buy this portable monitor for your Switch 2 and race your pals in the garden
Deal You can currently grab a 15.6-inch 1080p portable monitor at Amazon for less than a Switch 2 game, and it'll pair nicely with the handheld for alfresco gaming.
Uperfect Umax 24 review: “pushes the definition of a portable monitor in the best way possible”
Review The Uperfect Umax 24 is ridiculously large for a portable monitor at 24.5 inches, but it puts its size to good use alongside lightweight 1440p 165Hz specs.
Now that the Series S costs even more, I can't help but feel Microsoft wants us to look at handhelds and say, "this is an Xbox"
Feature The Xbox Series S just got more expensive, so now could be the right time to look at handheld alternatives specifically for Game Pass.
The Switch 2 will send my OG handheld into retirement, so I'm giving it this discounted upscaler as a leaving gift
Deals The Marseille mClassic just dropped back under $80, and it'll boost your OG Switch graphics for the same price as a new Switch 2 game.
The best gaming TV 2025: my top high-spec living room screens
Buying guide Here are my best gaming TV picks, including the latest OLED models by LG, affordable mini LED options by Hisense, and Sony screens with exclusive PS5 features.
Best ultrawide monitor 2025: Big and wide gaming displays
Buying guide Here are the best ultrawide monitor options available right now, including speedy gaming screens and OLED panels that will dominate your desk.
Best curved gaming monitor 2025: "get with the curve"
Buying guide Here are the best curved gaming monitor options, including high refresh screens and ultrawide displays that'll envelop you with immersive visuals.
The best monitor for PS5 2025: high spec screens for the OG and Pro
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for PS5 in 2024, including 4K UHD displays and OLED panels that will make your favorite PlayStation adventures pop.
Planning on using the Steam Deck as a Switch 2 console alternative? I'd start with this discounted dock
Deal You can now grab a Syntech Steam Deck dock thanks to Amazon's Gaming Week, and it could fulfil your hybrid console cravings if you're not getting a Switch 2.
Alienware steps back into the ultrawide monitor ring with a new 34-inch curved QD-OLED contender
News Dell just released a new Alienware curved ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor that boasts a faster 240Hz panel and a slick new design.
The best PS4 monitor 2025 - my perfect panels picks for PlayStation 4
Buying guide Here are the best PS4 monitor options available in 2025, including affordable 1080p screens and premium models that'll also pair nicely with the PS5.
The Super Pocket retro handheld is cheaper than a Switch 2 game, but you'll want to grab one before that potentially changes
News The Super Pocket is a a remarkably cheap retro handheld that costs significantly less than a Switch 2 game, but US tariffs could result in it costing more.
Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC in 2025
Buying Guide We're rounding up your top options for the very best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC you can get.
Best 120Hz 4K TV 2025: screens for new consoles and PC
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best 120Hz 4K TVs going right now to ensure you can pick from the specialist screens to bag the highest refresh rate on a home TV.
