Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Alienware gaming PCs aren't cheap, but I'd grab a discounted Aurora rig over a single graphics card right now
Deals You can currently grab up to $700 off Alienware Aurora gaming PCs at Dell, and there's a specific RTX 5070 Ti build I'd grab over a single GPU.
The ultimate Nintendo Switch 2 starter pack
Feature This is the ultimate Nintendo Switch 2 starter pack for players picking up Ninty's new handheld, with accessories and gadgets hand-picked by the GR+ team.
HDMI 2.2 cables will theoretically help the PS6 hit 16K, but I'd maybe focus on perfecting your 4K setup instead
News HDMI 2.2 specs highlight what future console and PC performance could look like, but while the new cables can handle 16K, you'll want to focus on 4K for now.
The 55-inch LG OLED C4 has transformed my living room gaming setup, but just know that I'll be jealous of anyone who grabs the 65-inch version
News The 65-inch LG OLED C4 is currently the same price as the 55-inch version, and that could be a sign to grab the gaming TV before it retires from shelves.
Look, I'm loving Mario Kart World, but it won't keep me from playing my favorite PS1 racer on this $40 retro handheld
News For half the price of Mario Kart World, you can currently grab Anbernic RG28XX and re-visit the Nintendo racer's biggest PS1 rival.
Time Crisis is my favorite arcade shooter, so I'm naturally losing it over this upcoming light gun plug and play console
News The G’AIM’E: Plug & Play Time Crisis Gun system offers up a way to play classic light gun games on your modern TV, and it's set to arrive in November 2025.
The Lenovo Legion Go isn't my favorite, but it could end up being the better Xbox handheld for under $500
News The ROG Xbox Ally is on the horizon, but discounts on the Lenovo Legion Go could give it a serious edge over the Microsoft handheld gaming PC.
I'd pair this NES-themed gaming mouse with a sleeper PC, but it boasts plenty of modern clicker tricks
News The 8Bitdo Retro R8 is a gaming mouse that looks like an old NES accessory, but it boasts high specs that'll help it pair perfectly with a punchy sleeper PC.
I use this stylish retro mini PC as a living room indie games portal, and it's effectively a tiny Xbox that rivals handhelds
News The Ayaneo AM02 is a mini PC that looks like a futuristic NES, performs like a high-end handheld, and can act like a tiny Xbox using Windows 11.
A third-party Nintendo Switch 2 dock that "works" with the handheld just arrived at Amazon, but I'd avoid it for now
News You can now grab a third-party dock designed for Switch 2 at Amazon, but compatibility issues mean it's a pain to use with your TV.
The OG Switch has one massive advantage over the Switch 2, and it'll let you extend your screen using this cheap portable monitor
News The Switch 2 is fantastic, but unlike Nintendo's last handheld, it can't hook up to portable monitors for under $70 using a single cable.
Struggling with poor Switch 2 battery life? This Power Bank will lend Ninty's handheld a helping hand
Deal The Baseus Blade will extend your Switch 2 battery life far beyond its natural capabilities, and it's currently under $50.
This mini arcade machine is my favorite retro game room gadget, and it makes for a phenomenal conversation starter
News Quarter Arcades Bubble Bobble arcade machine is remarkably small, but it makes a big impression with its visuals, authentic details, and built-in battery.
Modders are already working on Switch 2 Joy-Con adapters, and I'm hyped to use old gamepads in handheld mode
News You can now 3D print an adapter for Nintendo Switch 2 that lets you use the original Joy-Con in handheld mode, and it could give your controllers a second life.
KYY K3 Portable Monitor review: "a remarkably cheap handheld screen"
rEVIEW The 15.6-inch KYY K3 Portable Monitor provides an excellent portable punch for the money, and it pairs wonderfully with the Steam Deck and Switch.
The first Steam Deck dock I tested is now under $20, and picking one up is a no-brainer
Deals For under $20, you can grab a Jsaux 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock and unlock the handheld's hybrid console abilities.
This LG OLED TV is one year old, here's why I bought it for my Switch 2 over the latest model
News It might be an older gaming TV, but here's why I'd pair the LG OLED C4 with the Nintendo Switch 2 over 2025's OLED C5.
The humble Steam Deck dock is the reason I'd buy Valve's handheld over a Switch 2 right now
Feature Picking up a Steam Deck dock for Valve's handheld helps it take the Nintendo Switch 2 head-on, and the docked experience is arguably superior.
Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 We're rounding up everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2, with all the latest updates and details surrounding Ninty's latest console.
This ridiculously adorable Kirby controller works with Switch 2, and it'll provide pink puffball goodness for under $30
Deals You can now grab the PowerA Kirby Mouthful controller for under $30 at Amazon, and I can confirm the gamepad works with the Nintendo Switch 2.
Switch 2 docks require a "20V power input to activate TV mode," according to accessory maker Jsaux
News Turns out the Nintendo Switch 2 needs a 20V power input to trigger its TV mode output, but Jsaux says it's working on a compatible docking station.
I almost missed this Switch 2 HDR setting, and your TV will thank you for the fix
News Turns out there are additional Nintendo Switch 2 HDR settings you may have missed, and they'll help your TV display more detail in docked mode.
The Switch 2 has a big dock compatibility problem, and I need Nintendo to fix it before it ruins my summer plans
News The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be currently incompatible with all third-party docking stations and displays with USB-C DisplayPort Alt support.
