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
Prime Day PS5 deals 2023 – the best Big Deal Days offers available now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Prime Day PS5 deals are once again making the rounds, as Amazon's Big Deal Days event has slashed the price of games, accessories, and more.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 is now down to a price I can stomach
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The RTX 4080 is now available for under $1,000 thanks to Amazon's Big Deal Days, and the Prime Day discount places a big gap between it and the RTX 4090.
Amazon Prime Day tablet deals 2023: the best Big Deal Days offers available now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Amazon Prime Day Prime Day round two, also known as Amazon Big Deal Day, has officially kicked off and there are already plenty of iPad, Samsung Tab, and Fire HD offers making the rounds.
The Diablo 4 Prime Day deal I've been waiting for has arrived
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab Diablo 4 on PS4 for almost half price thanks to Amazon's Big Deal Days event, and you'll end up with the PS5 version for free.
This 48-inch LG OLED monitor is begging to meet your PS5, and it’s almost half price thanks to Prime Day 2
By Phil Hayton published
Deals LG's 48-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is almost half price thanks to Amazon's Big Deal Days event, and it boasts specs that'll pair perfectly with your PS5.
Valve does not think the Steam Deck 2 will be possible "in the next couple of years"
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve says the Steam Deck 2 likely won't happen for a few years yet, and the decision could benefit both handheld fans and developers alike.
Hisense U7K review: "My new favourite TV for PC gaming"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Hisense U7K brings 144Hz to the living room for less, and it's now one of my favorite TVs for playing Steam games using a gaming PC.
Alienware AW2724HF review: "I can’t imagine ever needing a 500Hz monitor"
By Phil Hayton published
Review Dell's Alienware AW2724HF 360Hz screen is super snappy and ultra responsive, and it makes me wonder whether we actually need 500Hz monitors.
There’s a cheaper Asus ROG Ally in town, but you should buy a Steam Deck instead
By Phil Hayton published
News A new Asus ROG Ally model has arrived, but its AMD Ryzen Z1 chip seemingly packs less of a punch than Valve's custom Steam Deck APU.
Steam Deck users hear me out; this Acer monitor deal is for you
By Phil Hayton published
Deals This Acer KC242Y monitor is cheaper than ever, and the discounted 1080p 100Hz display could help you create a cosy Steam Deck setup.
Verbatim Portable Touchscreen Monitor review: “this screen turned me into a cosy gamer”
By Phil Hayton published
Review Verbatim's Touchscreen Monitor is a great screen with an HDR kick, but the fact it lacks a battery ultimately keeps it from achieving portable perfection.
WD Black has a new SSD on the way for Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally
By Phil Hayton published
News The WD Black SN770M is a new 2230 SSD that's compatible with the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds, and it features better read speeds than its rivals.
No, upgrading your PC won’t solve Starfield optimization issues - here’s why
By Phil Hayton published
News Upgrading your PC to avoid Starfield optimization issues might not be enough, as a fan has highlighted coding issues that cause crashing and poor performance.
Lenovo Legion GO handheld is now official, and it launches this Halloween
By Phil Hayton published
News The Lenovo Legion GO is officially a thing, and the gaming handheld is scheduled to arrive on October 31st for $799.
Leaked Lenovo Legion GO promo video shows off upcoming Steam Deck rival
By Phil Hayton published
News A leaked Lenovo Legion GO promo trailer outlines the gaming handheld's key specs and features, and the clip matches up to previous portable PC rumors.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti review: “a comfy 1080p GPU, but I’m salty about the price”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The RTX 4060 Ti is a decent mid range graphics card that excels at 1080p gaming, but it doesn't completely blow the vanilla version out the water.
Ayaneo KUN scheduled to arrive this October to take on the Steam Deck
By Phil Hayton published
News The Ayaneo KUN Indiegogo campaign will officially kick off on September 5th, and the Steam Deck rival could be in your hands this October.
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT finally arrive to challenge Nvidia
By Phil Hayton published
News AMD just officially announced the Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT, and the graphics card duo will take on the RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Ti with 1440p capabilities.
Run, don’t walk, as the PS5 is down to its cheapest ever price (again)
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The PS5 has dropped in price again, and this time you can grab game and accessory bundles for even less at the likes of Amazon, Argos, Currys, and EE.
Grab $1,200 off Razer Blade laptops and get Assassin’s Creed: Mirage free
By Phil Hayton published
Deal Up to 40% off and two free games
PlayStation Portal: Everything we know about Sony's new handheld
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Everything We Know Here's everything you need to know about the PlayStation Portal, Sony's remote play gaming handheld that features DualSense functionality.
Corsair now has a standing desk, and I’m loving its modular magic tricks
By Phil Hayton published
News The Corsair Platform:6 is a modular gaming desk that can transform to suit your PC gaming needs, whether you're a streamer, at home worker, or regular player.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon G Series chips want to bridge the gap between PC and mobile
By Phil Hayton published
News Qualcomm just announced a new Snapdragon G Series lineup, and its G3x gen 2 chip could shake up gaming handheld compatibility and bridge the mobile gap.