Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The Steam Machine could pull some pretty big moves with just 8GB VRAM, thanks to a savvy Valve engineer
News Valve engineer Natalie Vock has come up with a clever way to optimize 8GB VRAM in Linux that could give the Steam Machine a big helping hand.
The latest Analogue 3D update adds "advanced HDR" that will make your OLED look even more like a CRT
News The latest Analogue 3D Version 1.2.5 update adds new HDR features to the 4K N64 console that help it replicate the brightness of a CRT TV on OLED screens.
Call 911, Lenovo now wants nearly $3,000 for its Legion Go 2 handheld
News Lenovo has increased its Legion Go 2 price to $2,849.99 at its official storefront, but all signs point towards the gaming handheld's discontinuation.
I've finally swapped out my beloved six-button Sega Mega Drive controller for the 8Bitdo M30
News I'm testing the 8Bitdo M30 to see whether it can steal the best Sega Genesis/Mega Drive controller crown, but it will have to survive multiple Sonic 2 playthroughs.
Call me bananas, but having to buy a fancy new Asus GPU cable to avoid molten ports shouldn't be a thing
News Asus just announced a new ROG Equalizer GPU cable that aims to solve melting GPU connectors once and for all.
Turns out the Nintendo Wii can run Mac OS X, and I've now got cursed Apple iMac G3 ideas
News A savvy modder has ported Mac OS X to the Nintendo Wii, transforming it into an unlikely retro Apple machine with an operating system from 2001.
I assumed the Atari Pocket Player Pro would be a modern version of my first ever crusty clone console, but it's actually a solid budget handheld
News The Atari Pocket Player Pro actually makes for a great handheld for playing the console's greatest hits, even if it does remind me of my childhood crusty clone.
I need every 8Bitdo N64 controller owner to know there's now classic colorful buttons for $4
News You can now mod your 8Bitdo N64 controller with colorful buttons for under $4, and the retro controller maker has even shared a handy video tutorial.
I'm not sure anyone needs a 5K Ultrawide OLED gaming monitor right now, but LG has you covered
News LG just unveiled the "world's first 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor" alongside a non-ultrawide mini LED alternative, and yes, they're pricey.
Evercade Nexus pre-orders are live, but I'm sad to say the fancy N64 edition is long gone
News Here's where I'd pre-order the Evercade Nexus ahead of the retro handheld's October launch, including options at GameStop that include a slip case.
Xbox Ally handhelds are finally getting thumb stick mouse controls
News A new "Gamepad Cursor" toggle just dropped on ROG Xbox Ally handhelds for members of the insider program that turns the left thumb stick into a mouse.
Everything Evercade: All the latest cartridge releases and consoles for Blaze's modern retro platform
Feature Here's everything there is to know about the Evercade, including the latest cartridge releases, retro consoles, handhelds, and how the platform works.
I can't decide if this custom Sonic 2 controller with spin dash force feedback is genius or Eggman-levels of ridiculous
News An electronics enthusiast is making a controller for Sonic 2 with real-time force feedback that syncs with the blue blur's speed dash, and it even has a screen.
Someone shot the Artemis II launch on a 3DS
News Footage of the Artemis II launch shot using a 3DS has surfaced online, and you can even view it in stereoscopic 3D if you've still got the retro handheld.
Nvidia's own DLSS 5 video was blocked on YouTube thanks to an Italian TV station
News Nvidia's DLSS 5 video was blocked for over 24 hours due to mass copyright strikes from an Italian TV station, highlighting the flaws in YouTube's system.
I reckon playing Sega's weirdest egg-rolling GameCube game this Easter should be on everyone's agenda, especially if you've still got the 2000s retro console
News I'm planning to revisit Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg over Easter, and there are ways to experience Sega's weird GameCube platformer on consoles old and new.
The best Steam Deck accessories 2026: the add-ons I'd buy for Valve's handheld day one
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.
PlayStation handheld rumors suggest it will beat the Xbox Series S, but I wouldn't bother thinking about it or the Steam Deck 2 until at least 2028
News Fresh PlayStation handheld rumors suggest greater performance than the Xbox Series S, but it might not show up alongside the Steam Deck 2 until at least 2028.
No, this thumb-sized NES controller isn't an April Fools gag, and I'm staggered by how accurate it feels
Retro The IINE Gamebrick Mini is a tiny NES Bluetooth controller that is roughtly the same size as a Game Boy Advance cartridge, but it's surprisingly usable.
Xbox Ally handhelds just gained Game Bar display and Auto Super Resolution widgets, but Windows put me through hell fetching the update
News A new Xbox App update has added a new Display widget to the Xbox Ally handheld Game Bar with Auto SR options, but Windows might not fetch it automatically.
Turns out you can make a PS1 mini that's better than the original out of two consoles
News A modder has fused two original PlayStation consoles together to create a superior hybrid PS1 mini with HDMI output and microSD card support.
Ayaneo is already planning to discontinue one of its latest handhelds thanks to RAMageddon, and I fear the worst for future projects
News Ayaneo says the next KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite restock "will very likely be the final production batch," and it's thanks once again to component shortages.
The Evercade Nexus is a brand new cartridge-based retro handheld with a newfound focus on 3D games
News Blaze just unveiled the Evercade Nexus, a new retro handheld that's armed with thumbsticks, local wireless multiplayer, and two Banjo-Kazooie games in the box.
