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
Cyber Monday curved monitor deals 2023: all the biggest discounts still around
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday curved monitor deals are done for another year, but there are still some displays holding onto discounts for your consideration.
Cyber Monday gaming PC deals 2023: all the biggest discounts still available
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Cyber Monday We've found the last few Cyber Monday gaming PC deals that are still alive and kicking, including discounted pre-built rigs, new-gen graphics cards, and more.
Cyber Monday GPU deals 2023 - graphics card offers that are still around
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday GPU deals done for the year, but you might be able to grab a graphics card deal before everything reverts back to normal.
Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals: the remaining deals now that it's all over
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals care done for another year, but you'll still find some display discounts floating around after the big sale event.
The Asus ROG Ally just got another price cut for Cyber Monday, and I'm not even mad
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday You now grab the Asus ROG Ally for even less thanks to this Cyber Monday deal, as Best Buy has slashed $100 off the Steam Deck rival.
You can now use a DualSense with your PS1 and PS2 for less thanks to Cyber Monday
By Phil Hayton published
Cyber Monday You can currently grab 20% off 8Bitdo's Retro Receiver for PS1 and PS2 at Amazon, and it'll enable you to use modern gamepads with Sony's retro consoles.
This Alienware rig is my favorite Cyber Monday gaming PC deal right now, and it’s worth considering over Dell’s offers
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday A Cyber Monday gaming PC deal has slashed $700 off an Alienware Aurora R15 rig with an Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti inside, and Dell hasn't got an equivalent.
This Nintendo Switch-sized handheld runs PC games, and it's down to its lowest ever price
By Phil Hayton last updated
Cyber Monday Amazon has knocked 33% off the Ayaneo Air Pro with an exclusive Prime Member Cyber Monday deal, and it's worth considering over other handhelds.
I review the latest screens, here are my top Cyber Monday gaming TV deals
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Here are my favorite Cyber Monday gaming TV offers, including budget picks and premium panels with a 120Hz refresh rate.
I've tested all the latest Nvidia GPUs, and I'd jump on this Cyber Monday RTX 4070 deal before anything else
By Phil Hayton published
Cyber Monday ZOTAC's take on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly less than MSRP thanks to this Cyber Monday deal, and it's a better buy than many alternatives.
Take it from me, you’ll want to jump on this Black Friday Steam Deck SSD deal while it’s hot
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab $50 off a 1TB WD_Black Steam Deck SSD at Best Buy, as the retailer has knocked it down to $79.99 for Black Friday.
This upscaler changed the way I play retro games, and it’s now at a record low price for Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Open Source Scan Converter, or OSSC for short, is now cheaper than ever over at Amazon thanks to a Black Friday discount, and it's a retro gaming essential.
I just found the ultimate Black Friday curved monitor deal, but it'll soon vanish
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can currently grab $1,300 off the Samsung Odyssey Ark thanks to Black Friday, but you'll need to be quick if you want to snag this monstrous curved gaming monitor.
Newegg Black Friday deals 2023: all the best offers available now
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday 2023 Here are the best Newegg Black Friday deals available right now, including offers on gaming laptops, pre-built PCs, graphics cards, and more.
I test graphics cards for a living, and I think this Black Friday Intel GPU deal is worth your time
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can currently grab a 16GB Intel Arc A770 GPU and a free copy of Assassin's Creed Mirage for under $270, and it's worth considering over an RTX 3060.
The Asus ROG Ally has been Black Friday'd - and you won't find a gaming laptop cheaper than this
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday You can now grab the cheaper Asus ROG Ally for under $450 thanks to Black Friday, and you'll struggle to find a gaming laptop on the same budget.
I've been collecting retro gaming handhelds for 20 years - here's my favorite Black Friday deal so far
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab 20% off the Miyoo Mini Plus at Amazon thanks to Black Friday, and the discount brings the gaming handheld to a new low price.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 just dropped below $1,000 for Black Friday, and I feel like a fool
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Samsung OLED G9 has dropped to $999 thanks to 38% off Black Friday discount, and it's the first time the premium gaming monitor has dropped under $1,000.
I'm testing the PlayStation Portal, but this Backbone One deal is still calling to me
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The BackBone One PlayStation Edition has received a deep Black Friday discount, and it could be worth considering over a PlayStation Portal.
New Analogue Pocket color variants are coming, and there’s one to match my GameCube
By Phil Hayton published
News A new range of Analogue Pocket Color variants are on the way, but you'll need to be quick to grab one of these limited edition handhelds.
Atari 2600+ review: “After 46 years, I might retire my original console”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Atari 2600+ is a authentic reimagining of an iconic retro system that boasts HDMI output and a cartridge slot, all while looking like the '70s console.
Who needs Black Friday when ridiculous Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 coupons like this exist
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is down to $1,099 at Amazon, and it's thanks to a chonky coupon that smashes the gaming monitor down to its lowest ever price.
The Steam Deck OLED looks dope, but I’m waiting to see what Black Friday has to offer
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The shiny new Steam Deck OLED is exciting, but you might want to consider the benefits of Black Friday handheld deals before instantly opting for the newcomer.