Latest articles by Phil Hayton
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.
New Analogue 3D "Funtastic" N64 colors are inbound with 2000s vibes and matching controllers, but I'm just excited about restocks
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.
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.
Best retro consoles 2025: my favorite ways to play classic capers
Buying guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2025, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.
"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
Gifts 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.
The best Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals 2025: big last chance console, game, and accessory discounts
Deals I'm on the ground hunting for Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals live as they happen, and these are the second-chance console, game, and accessories I'd grab.
I'd pick up this tiny Neo Geo arcade machine all day at its new low price, and it's got nothing to do with Cyber Monday
Deals The Neo Geo Mini is one of my favorite mini arcade machines for fighting games, and you don't even need Cyber Monday to grab it at its lowest price.
Modretro finally just revealed its 4K N64, and I really wasn't expecting a transparent 2000s console get-up
News Modretro just revealed what the M64 will look like, and the 4K N64 will take on the Analogue 3D with a transparent shell and three different color options.
The best Black Friday retro gaming deals live: all the biggest savings across the generations
News Grab the best Black Friday retro deals straight from the source live, picked out by GamesRadar's expert classic console and handheld editor.
"It's like a Sega Saturn pad on steroids" - Meet the only PC and Switch controller I'd buy this Black Friday
Deals The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro is one of the only controllers I'd buy this Black Friday, and the PC and Switch gamepad is back down to its lowest price.
I just turned my living room into a '90s amusement centre using six arcade machines, and they're not all monstrously expensive
Hardware Here's the cabinets I'd use to kick off your arcade machine setup at home, including affordable minis, bartop machines, and full-size premium replicas.
I adore using OG gamepads, but I'd recommend these retro controller alternatives for under $50
Hardware Here are five retro controller alternatives I'd recommend for your old consoles, including adapters for new gamepads and recreations of classic accessories.
