
Phil Hayton
I’ve been messing around with PCs, video game consoles, and tech since before I could speak. Don’t get me wrong, I kickstarted my relationship with technology by jamming a Hot Wheels double-decker bus into my parent’s VCR, but we all have to start somewhere. I even somehow managed to become a walking, talking buyer’s guide at my teenage supermarket job, which helped me accept my career fate. So, rather than try to realise my musician dreams, or see out my University degree, I started running my own retro pop culture site and writing about video games and tech for the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, and the BBC before eventually ending up with a job covering graphics card shenanigans at PCGamesN. Now, I’m your friendly neighbourhood Hardware Editor at GamesRadar, and it’s my job to make sure you can kick butt in all your favourite games using the best gaming hardware, whether you’re a sucker for handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch or a hardcore gaming PC enthusiast.
Latest articles by Phil Hayton

The Lenovo Legion Go S just dropped to a new low price, and I'd actually grab it over the SteamOS version
By Phil Hayton published
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"
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton published
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”
By Phil Hayton published
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"
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton last updated
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
By Phil Hayton last updated
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"
By Phil Hayton last updated
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
By Phil Hayton last updated
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
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton last updated
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
By Phil Hayton published
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
By Phil Hayton last updated
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
By Phil Hayton last updated
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.

Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X 2025: 4K panels with a console punch
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X options available now, including killer 4K displays and speedy 120Hz high refresh rate screens.

The best gaming monitor 2025: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.

I’m hyped for the Switch 2, but I fully believe the Switch Lite has a bright future ahead of it
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The Nintendo Switch 2 might boast enhanced specs and a larger screen, but the Switch Lite could still be the right handheld for many players.

Best cheap gaming PC deals May 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here are the best cheap gaming PC deals available right now, including shiny new RTX 4060 builds and reliable RTX 3060 machines that pack a punch.

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B review: “strikes a slick balance for competitive shooters”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is a speedy 1440p 480Hz monitor that's great for competitive play and detailed adventures, but its capabilities are slightly niche.
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