
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

Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2: all the latest restocks as they happen
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2 is now officially on the shelves, if you can find one. I'm tracking stock of Ninty's new handheld live so that you never miss a drop.

Best Amazon Prime Day tablet deals 2025: what to expect during this year's sales
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day Tablet deals are approaching, and here's everything we expect to see from this summer's next big sales event.

Prime Day PS5 deals 2025: What to expect from this year's Sony sales
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Deals Prime Day PS5 deals are incoming, and we've gathered all you should expect from this year's Sony savings.

Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 We're rounding up everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2, with all the latest updates and details surrounding Ninty's latest console.

Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2025: what to expect at Amazon this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here are all the best Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals and accessory discounts that we've found for the final day of Amazon's sale

Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2025: what to expect from Valve and potential accessory discounts
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Prime Day Steam Deck deals for docks, accessories, and more are still around after Amazon's big event, so grab a handheld bargain while you can.

Prime Day monitor deals 2025: what to expect and potential display discounts
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Prime Day monitor deals will kick off again July 2025, and we're here to help you grab all the deepest display discounts in the lead up to the event.

This ridiculously adorable Kirby controller works with Switch 2, and it'll provide pink puffball goodness for under $30
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the PowerA Kirby Mouthful controller for under $30 at Amazon, and I can confirm the gamepad works with the Nintendo Switch 2.

Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2025: all the fastest solutions we've tested
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up the best Xbox Series X hard drives, expansion cards, and portable SSDs so you can get the right storage solution for you.

Switch 2 docks require a "20V power input to activate TV mode," according to accessory maker Jsaux
By Phil Hayton published
News Turns out the Nintendo Switch 2 needs a 20V power input to trigger its TV mode output, but Jsaux says it's working on a compatible docking station.

Best PS5 external hard drives 2025: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying Guide We've been hands-on with all the latest storage upgrades so you can find the best PS5 external hard drive for your system.

I almost missed this Switch 2 HDR setting, and your TV will thank you for the fix
By Phil Hayton published
News Turns out there are additional Nintendo Switch 2 HDR settings you may have missed, and they'll help your TV display more detail in docked mode.

Best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
By Phil Hayton last updated
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2025, including the Nintendo Switch 2, portable PCs like the Steam Deck OLED, and various other great devices.

The Switch 2 has a big dock compatibility problem, and I need Nintendo to fix it before it ruins my summer plans
By Phil Hayton published
News The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be currently incompatible with all third-party docking stations and displays with USB-C DisplayPort Alt support.

Ayaneo just announced a new handheld homage to the 3DS, and it could outpace the ROG Xbox Ally X
By Phil Hayton published
News The Ayaneo Flip 1S DS is a clamshell handheld PC with dual screens and a punchy new Ryzen AI chipset, and it could trump the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X.

Everything we know about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally
By Phil Hayton published
Features Here's everything you need to know about the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft and Asus' upcoming gaming handheld range that adds console elements to a Windows 11 device.

Turns out you can use a GameCube controller adapter to play Nintendo Switch 2 using a PS5 DualSense, and the setup is less complicated than you'd think.
By Phil Hayton published
News Using a PS5 controller with Switch 2 is suspiciously easy.

You can play Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 with a mouse and keyboard, and it makes the console feel like a handheld PC
By Phil Hayton published
News The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a mouse and keyboard, and we've already used both to play Cyberpunk 2077.

One of my favorite Switch 2 features is super boring, but it makes traveling with the handheld a dream
By Phil Hayton published
News The Nintendo Switch 2 has plenty of new design features, but as someone who travels around with handhelds, I'm thrilled at the size of its USB-C Power Adapter.

Your Switch 2 will happily use a webcam without USB-C, and I feel like Nintendo should be telling you that
By Phil Hayton published
News No, you don't need a USB-C Camera for Switch 2, as despite Nintendo's guidance, the handheld is compatible with USB-A webcams using the docking station.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Switch Pro Controller
By Phil Hayton published
Features Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs the Switch Pro controller isn't a straight fight, but the newbie does pack more of a punch if you've got deep pockets.

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat explained: how to use the handheld's new social hub
By Phil Hayton published
Features Everything you need to know about Switch 2 GameChat, including how the social app works, camera features, and how to talk to your player pals.

Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S: How does Nintendo's handheld compare?
By Phil Hayton published
Features Pitting the Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S in a fight isn't straightforward, but it will help you decide whether to grab the new handheld or Microsoft's console.
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