Andy Hartup
With over 18 years experience in both online and print journalism, Andy has worked for a host of world-leading tech and gaming brands, including PC Gamer and GamesRadar. He specializes in photography, technology, and smart home, and has provided expert comment for sites like The Guardian. In his spare time, Andy is an amateur photographer, and teaches at the National Film and TV School.
Latest articles by Andy Hartup
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The best Nintendo Switch SD cards in 2024
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best Nintendo Switch SD cards to keep your console storage topped up without breaking the bank.
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Hero guide and best Hero Star Card builds
By Andy Hartup last updated
Guide Get the most out of Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and all the other special characters
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The best Xbox One headsets
By Andy Hartup, Rob Dwiar published
Buying Guide View our picks of the best Xbox One headsets you can get right now. From wireless picks to budget buys, these are the best
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8 essential Star Wars Battlefront 2 tips to know before you play
By Andy Hartup published
Guide With our Star Wars Battlefront 2 tips you'll know all about Star Cards, secret Starfighter controls, team bonuses, and more
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Detroit: Become Human ending discussion - what happens when you finish the game
By Andy Hartup published
Guide We discuss the endings and big talking points that we have after finishing the entirety of the game
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30 fun Star Wars facts that will make you more knowledgeable about a galaxy far, far away
By Andy Hartup published
Features These are the Star Wars facts you're after...
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Life is Strange 2 - Episode 5 review: "The ending makes its mark and then some"
By Heather Wald, Andy Hartup published
Review
![Exclusive Nintendo Switch deal gets you a console with Mario Kart 8 for just £251 right now!](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mRoAoY9t3UgxKMaL4a4vHD-320-80.jpg)
Exclusive Nintendo Switch deal gets you a console with Mario Kart 8 for just £251 right now!
By Andy Hartup published
Deals GamesRadar's own exclusive Nintendo Switch deal saves you over £70 on the cost of a Switch with Mario Kart if you're able to wait a day or two
![Save a massive 20% on Nintendo Switch and Lite consoles today, with this limited-time code](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QqUH8b7RGbNWUYXMrgNfHe-320-80.jpg)
Save a massive 20% on Nintendo Switch and Lite consoles today, with this limited-time code
By Andy Hartup published
Switch deal Brand new Nintendo Switch consoles (and Lite consoles) are 20% off with this excellent deal
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Best Apex Legends headsets
By Andy Hartup published
Buying Guide These are the best Apex Legend headsets you can buy right now, with incredible audio for Respawn's online shooter
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The best PC headsets for gaming
By Andy Hartup, Rob Dwiar published
Buying Guide These are the best PC headsets for gaming.
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The best PS4 external hard drives
By Andy Hartup, Rob Dwiar published
Buying Guide These are our selections for the best PS4 external hard drives you can get right now.
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Best gaming TVs in the UK
By Andy Hartup, Rob Dwiar published
Buying Guide Our top picks of the best gaming TVs in the UK
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The best gaming PC for UK buyers
By Andy Hartup, Rob Dwiar published
Buying Guide Here are the best gaming PC rigs to watch out for if you live in the UK
![How to get a cheap Nintendo Switch deal before Black Friday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W8NmdBusQ7mGtuoxKJu8N9-320-80.jpg)
How to get a cheap Nintendo Switch deal before Black Friday
By Andy Hartup published
Deals There are several UK places to bag a cheap Nintendo Switch deal several weeks ahead of Black Friday. Here's how...
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Why you should play... the Gloom card game
By Andy Hartup published
Play Gloom Make your family miserable, kill your friends, and generally have a dastardly time in this smart, funny card game
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Beyerdynamic Custom Game headset review: “A well-built headset with superb sound capabilities”
By Andy Hartup published
Review
![Hurry! Grab a new PS4 Pro console for £289 while stocks last](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zQ4uddb8A7ThGnwXyMK2U6-320-80.jpg)
Hurry! Grab a new PS4 Pro console for £289 while stocks last
By Andy Hartup published
Pro deals There's 10% off everything at eBay, and that means cheap PS4 Pros
![Razer launches a cheaper Kraken X headset, and brings free 7.1 sound support for older Razer Krakens](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/89nQfNgVndRmqqm7yTctqR-320-80.jpg)
Razer launches a cheaper Kraken X headset, and brings free 7.1 sound support for older Razer Krakens
By Andy Hartup published
Cheaper cans The new headset is $50 / £50, and the surround sound upgrade to your old Kraken is free via Synapse
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Save 20% off new gaming consoles, today only, via eBay UK
By Andy Hartup published
Deals Get PS4 consoles, the new Xbox One S All-Digital, and the Xbox One X for 20% less
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Optimize your TV for Game of Thrones episode 3 - Battle of Winterfell
By Andy Hartup published
Guide Our top tips for making the battle a little brighter, so you can see more of the action
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Beyerdynamic MMX 300 gaming headset review: "Several design decisions away from perfection"
By Andy Hartup published
Review