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

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News Valve has seemingly added four Steam Machine product codes to its reservation JavaScript, and it could mean different bundles with and without the controller.

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News Star Fox might be making its way to Switch 2, but I'd still make sure to play the original Star Fox 64 on an original N64.

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News Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox UI that could make its way to consoles like the Series X and the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.

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News Nintendo says you can play Star Fox for Switch 2 using an N64 controller, but I've got the perfect modern pad in mind that'll pair nicely with the remake.

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News Lenovo has dropped its base Legion Go 2 handheld to $1,200, but the Z2 Extreme handheld I'd actually consider for that price is now discontinued.

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News Retro Games Ltd has delayed its full-size THEA1200 remake of the Commodore Amiga to December, citing chip shortage setbacks that have impacted OS development.

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Review The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro is a fantastic retro controller that will work with most of your console collection, but you'll need a bunch of Bluetooth receivers.

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News Valve has shared Steam Controller STL and CAD files so that enthusiasts can "hack, mod, or design accessories," but they could be used to make a DIY pad.

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News Modders have transformed the Wii into an incredibly small GameCube console, small enough to carry on your keys.

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News Valve has received a 50-ton shipment that could be Steam Machine units, suggesting the mini PC's launch could happen within the next month.

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News Auto Super Resolution has arrived on ROG Xbox Ally handheld via a Windows Insider update, but the AI upscaling only kicks in when connected to a display.

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News Anbernic has revealed that its MP3 player-inspired RG Rotate retro handheld will start at $87.99, and even the premium metal portable is just over $100.

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News The creators of the Evercade are teaming up with Retro Games Ltd to make handheld versions of THE64 and THESPECTRUM with 3DS-inspired clamshell designs.

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News Valve's Steam Controller is sparking discourse, but after testing the Retro Fighters StrikerDC Dreamcast controller, I've got newfound respect for the pad.

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Review The Lego Nintendo Game Boy is an incredibly detailed homage to Ninty's iconic retro handheld, complete with functioning buttons and additional cartridge builds.

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Review The Retro Fighters StrikerDC is an excellent wireless Sega Dreamcast controller that provides a clever cradle solution for VMU integration.

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News The creator of the OG Xbox mod Project Stellar has uncovered a hidden USB port that will help arm Microsoft's 2000s system with Wi-Fi and wireless controllers.

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News Valve has confirmed it's "hard at work" on the Steam Deck 2, but I'd hold back your excitement until the Steam Machine enters the battlefield.

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News Commodore is releasing a new C64C Ultimate that uses the original microcomputer mold from 40 years ago to remake the '80s Amiga-inspired redesign with FPGA.

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News KTC's 1440p 240Hz OLED just dropped under $400, and it's a sign that the once premium panel tech is slowly becoming more affordable.

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News Intel has officially acknowledged that Intel Arc G3 handhelds are inbound, and they could stick around for longer than other portable PCs.

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News Valve is reportedly considering selling the Steam Machine at a loss "in the short term," but it's currently unclear whether decisions on MSRP have been made.

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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.
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