Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Intellivision Sprint review
Review The Intellivision Sprint is an excellent remake of Atari's original console war rival, but unlike the 2600+, it skips physical cartridge support.
The next Xbox will apparently use Windows, and that's the last thing I want to hear
News Whispers of an Xbox with Windows 11 at its core are recirculating, and after a weekend playing Fallout New Vegas on the ROG Xbox Ally X, I have concerns.
The rumored PS6 handheld and console will reportedly pack 24GB and 30GB RAM
News Rumours suggest the PS6 handheld and console could come with 24GB and 30GB RAM, respectively, and the latter configuration may prove to be pricey.
Five new Analogue 3D "Prototype" consoles are coming in unreleased N64 colors I'd have killed for back in the '90s
News New Analogue 3D Prototype colors are coming that pay tribute to five unreleased N64 colors, including an Atomic Purple model that'll match your Game Boy Color.
I just got my hands on MANGMI's Pocket Max modular gaming handheld, and I suspect it could be my new favorite for PS2 games
News The MANGMI Pocket Max is a new 7-inch retro handheld with modular buttons that's available now for $200, and I'm already impressed by how premium it feels
Nvidia RTX 6000 GPUs might not actually happen next year, but I'm more concerned about what Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation will mean for current-gen cards
News Rumors suggest next-gen Nvidia RTX 6000 GPUs might not show up until 2028, but your current card may get Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation tricks this April.
Yes, the Steam Machine will arrive later than expected and with a higher price, but I'd call it a heads up rather than a delay
News Valve has confessed that it's currently wrestling with Steam Machine price decisions, and the mini PC could show up later than originally planned as a result.
I still have numerous CRT TVs in my life, but I've found a way to satiate my lust for scanlines on even modern screens
News Turns out you can make any TV look more like a CRT using this HDMI Scanline Generator with retro consoles, but it will also work with even the PS5 and Switch 2.
"Valve is on track" - AMD just put my Steam Machine fears to rest while hinting that a new Xbox could show up in 2027
News AMD's Lisa Su says "Valve is on track" to release the Steam Machine early this year, but it's also gearing up to arm a next-gen Xbox with a custom chip in 2027.
Anbernic is beating Sony to the chase with its RG VITA handheld, but I don't think it's enough like a PS Vita
News Anbernic just unveiled its tribute to the PS Vita, but I'd say the RG Vita is more like a nod to Sony's handheld than a proper homage.
You can now use Nintendo's N64 Switch online controller with the Analogue 3D, but I've got a few better options worth looking at
News The latest Analogue 3D firmware update has added Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller support, but there are plenty of other gamepads I'd check out first.
Turns out Intel's XeSS 3 upscaling works on MSI Claw handhelds, so I'd pop it on your portable ASAP for Multi-Frame Generation tomfoolery
News Intel Arc users are adding XeSS 3 to GPUs like the B580 ahead of schedule, and it could be your ticket to Multi-Frame Generation on handhelds like the MSI Claw.
The best gaming PC 2026: UK builds at the cheapest prices
Buying Guide I've been seeking out the best gaming PCs in the UK, and here are the ones I'd recommend.
The best CPU for gaming 2026: Processing power unleashed
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.
New Alienware Area-51 PCs with AMD X3D chipsets have landed on earth, and surprise, surprise, they cost more than my car
News New Alienware Area-51 AMD X3D builds are now available at Dell, but the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 builds are more expensive than ever.
The Steam Machine is on the way, so here's everything I need you to know before Valve's mini PC lands
News Here's everything we know so far about Valve's Steam Machine, including expected release date, confirmed specs, and how much the mini PC will potentially cost.
After 30 years of using every PS1 controller you could dream of, I'm convinced most players will just want to use their DualSense with the OG console
News 8Bitdo's Retro Receiver will let you use new controllers like the DualSense with your PS1 and PS2, saving you from the pain of janky old gamepads.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2026: Out of this world Aurora builds
Buying Guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2026, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting-edge DDR5 RAM.
The Atari ST is making a mini FPGA-powered comeback, but don't expect Commodore 64 Ultimate levels of availability
News The miniST is an FPGA-powered fan remake of the Atari ST with HDMI output and cycle-accurate hardware, but the initial run consists of only five units.
Intel's latest Arc GPU driver takes on Nvidia with Mult-Frame Generation, and I'm hoping for a big Battlemage comeback
News Intel just launched a new Arc GPU driver that rolls out XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation, arming graphics cards with similar abilities to the RTX 50-series.
The Alienware Area-51 is an absolutely monstrous gaming PC, but I sort of wish it felt more otherworldly
Review The Alienware Area-51 is Dell's most customizable gaming PC yet, but while it also packs a ridiculous RTX 5090 punch, it feels like it has spent too much time on earth.
As a CRT enthusiast, I'm hyped to see a startup try to bring back the "VHS combo TV", but the retro gamer in me is suspicious
News RetroBox is a startup company that's working on a faux CRT VHS Combi TV that supports retro console inputs, but I'm concerned about its modern LCD approach.
This Switch 2 dock will soon make my evil plan to turn everyone's handheld into a GameCube a reality
News Retro Fighters just shared a teaser for its new GameCube Battle Dock that adds controller ports and authentic face plates to the Switch 2 docking station.
