Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The cheapest Steam Deck is heading into retirement, and I'm already worried about handheld prices in 2026
News Valve just officially discontinued the Steam Deck LCD 256GB, meaning the $400 / £349 handheld will no longer be available once it has sold out.
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 will allegedly turn into a big Steam Deck at CES, but I'm hoping it'll also be cheaper
News Rumors of a SteamOS Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld annoucement at CES 2026 are making the rounds, and it could end up being a more price-approachable version.
Amid the RAMocalypse, people are turning old AMD crypto mining "PS5" boards into Max Max Steam Machines
News It turns out you can turn AMD's BC-250 crypto mining board into a DIY Steam Machine, and it's trimmed down PS5 APU is punchier than you'd think.
Ayaneo's monstrous Next 2 is now open to sign-ups, but I'd brace for a heeby jeeby price compared to the ROG Xbox Ally X
News Early bird registrations for the Ayaneo Next 2 are now open, but the premium handheld will undoubtedly cost way more than a ROG Xbox Ally X.
The Commodore 64 Ultimate is the C64 remake enthusiasts deserve, and I’m bracing for a huge microcomputer revival
Review The Commodore 64 Ultimate is an ultra-authentic C64 remake that blends old functionality with modern tricks, and it could spark a massive microcomputing revival
Hey mom and dad, those PS5 and Xbox handhelds your kids want for Christmas aren't what you think
News If you're looking to pick up the PlayStation Portal or Xbox Ally ahead of Christmas, there are a few things you should know about both handhelds before buying.
New Analogue 3D "Funtastic" N64 colors are dropping today with 2000s vibes and matching controllers
News The Analogue 3D is getting a bunch of new colors via a highly limited Funtastic range, allowing fans to grab a 4K N64 with 2000s vibes for $299.
Abxylute just revealed a $70 Android handheld with questionable specs, but the OG Xbox lover in me is delighted
News The Abxylute E1 is a new dual OS retro handheld with Android and Linux capabilities, and while its specs are underwhelming, it is giving big OG Xbox vibes.
Leaks point towards a new OneXPlayer handheld with a next-gen "Pather Lake" Intel chip within
News Benchmarks for a yet-to-be-released OneXPlayer handheld PC with an Intel Pather Lake chipset have leaked, but it'll wear a familiar premium price tag.
Like some sort of handheld necromancer, this modder just transformed the Wii U Gamepad into a Switch Lite, and I both love and hate it
News What do you get when you cross a Switch Lite with a Wii U Gamepad? You get this Ultimate Switch U by modder KOUZEX that's beautifully cursed.
The ROG Xbox Ally just got its first ever discount, and I'd give it a chance for under $500
Deals The ROG Xbox Ally just dropped in price for the first time, and while it's not as punchy as Microsoft's flagship gaming handheld, I'd consider it at under $500.
Looks like the Asus ROG Ally just got discontinued, but it's at least down to a price I'd pay
News Looks like new Asus ROG Ally stock is no longer available at Best Buy, but there is a last chance to grab an open-box handheld for under $500.
"Dare you to turn this into a working console" - Lego's latest Creator 3-in-1 build is begging to join my functioning retro handheld collection
News You can now pre-order Lego's new Creator 3-in-1 Retro Game Console set, and I've just been dared to turn it into a functioning handheld.
One of my favorite '90s N64 games that happens to be a precursor to GTA just arrived on an emulation console I can't afford
News Body Harvest and A Boy and His Blob just arrived on the Polymega emulation console, and you can also run the former classic by the developers of GTA on a PC.
The best retro gifts 2025 according to experts of all things old-school gaming
Buying Guide These are the best retro gifts for fans old-school gaming, no matter their system of choice
Cyber Monday retro deals 2025: console, handheld, and accessory discounts still around
deals Cyber Monday retro deals are a rap, but there are still some console, handheld, and accessory offers to be had.
Cyber Monday gaming PC deals 2025: Rig reductions still available right now
Deals Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are done for 2025, but some of the best discounts and rig reductions are still live right now.
Best Black Friday 4K 120Hz TV deals 2025: the biggest offers still live
Deals Black Friday 4K 120Hz TV deals are technically over, but some displays are still available with delicious discounts as we enter December.
Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2025: display discounts still lingering
Deals Black Friday gaming monitor deals are still around, so you'll want to check out remaining display discounts for a last-minute bargain.
Black Friday Steam Deck deals 2025: remaining savings on handhelds and accessories
Deals Black Friday Steam Deck deals are now live,
Black Friday graphics card deals 2025: GPU savings still live after the event
Deals Black Friday graphics card deals are still lingering for PC who didn't jump on discounts during the big event this year.
I just found a larger version of the LG OLED TV that transformed my console setup, hiding out at Amazon for a record low price
Deals The 65-inch LG OLED C4 is now down to a new record low at Amazon, and the hidden deal brings it to around the same price as the 55-inch version.
The best Cyber Monday PS5 deals in 2025: second-chance console, game and accessory discounts live right now
News Cyber Monday PS5 deals are upon us, so we're rounding up the very best offers.
