Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Good quality retro cables matter, but decent wires now cost more than I used to pay for consoles
Features Picking the right cables is crucial if you're putting together a retro console setup, but good-quality cables come at a higher price than you'd expect.
8Bitdo's FlipGo controller lands today, and for under $30, it could beat my go-to Game Boy controller
News 8Bitdo's Game Boy controller has landed, and while the FlipPad lacks the same wireless features as its Pocket Taco rival, it beats GameSir on sleakness.
Handheld prices are in turmoil, but Best Buy isn't helping the situation with its MSI Claw listing
News Handheld gaming PC prices are rough, but the MSI Claw from 2024 shouldn't cost anywhere near $750 even within the current climate.
Commodore is trying to keep TAC-2 joystick shipping costs down, but US tariffs are taking their toll
News Commodore has addressed inflated TAC-2 joystick shipping costs, and the microcomputer maker has confirmed it will absorb additional US tariffs.
Preservationist brings back physical PC games using discs and even mechanical HDD "cartridges"
News A preservationist has come up with an easy way to turn digital PC games into physical discs and cartridges without bypassing DRM on storefronts like Steam.
Commodore is bringing back a legendary '80s joystick from the golden age of microcomputing
News Commodore just announced a new TAC-2 joystick that's set to come in both original black and the same colorways as the C64 Ultimate.
Microsoft apparently just upped its Windows licence fee for OEM handheld and PC makers
News Microsoft has allegedly increased Windows OEM licence fees by 7% to 10%, according to a PC brand executive, and that could lead to higher handheld and PC prices.
The RTX 5070 is creeping ever closer to $1,000, and the mid-range PC gamer in me is in mourning
News Average Nvidia RTX 5070 prices at Newegg have hit $900, and it's killing the mid-range PC gaming scene that used to strike a performance and price balance.
Ayaneo reveals yet another GBA clone colorway. but only after shifting 15,000+ handhelds
News Ayaneo just dropped yet another KONKR Pocket Advance color, but it feels like the 15,000+ players who picked up the GBA clone should have had the choice.
The upcoming Amiga A1200 remake will ship with a special edition of an iconic UK gaming magazine
News Retro Games Ltd has revealed that its first wave of Amiga THEA1200 microcomputer remakes will include a special edition copy of ZZAP! magazine in the UK.
Best ultrawide monitor 2026
Buying Guide Here are the best ultrawide monitor options available right now, including speedy gaming screens and OLED panels that will dominate your desk.
Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC in 2026
Buying Guide We're rounding up your top options for the very best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC you can get.
Ayaneo drops a pink GBA homage to Princess Peach after restocking its KONKR Pocket Advance
News Ayaneo has unveiled a new pink GBA clone, but the "Peach" KONKR Pocket Advance waited until initial pre-orders sold out to pop up.
This "IRL home screen" brings the convenience of a digital library to physical discs on a shelf
News Turns out you can select your physical games using a controller like a digital library, as an inventor has created an "IRL home screen" using a projector.
For under $60, the Anbernic RG SP looks to be the retro handheld hero we need while portable prices spiral
News Anbernic RG SP pre-orders are live, and despite rising retro handheld prices across the board, the GBA clone is going for under $60.
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 Evercade will soon run DOOM, and it's even getting its own limited edition Nexus handheld
News DOOM is officially coming to the Evercade in the form of a new cartridge collection and special edition Nexus handheld, but the latter is limited to 3000 units.
AOC's latest curved gaming monitor can switch between three resolution and refresh rate combos
News AOC just unveiled the GAMING CQ32G4ZA, a curved monitor boasting three resolutions and refresh rate modes in one panel that suits low-end competitive PC builds.
You can now pre-order Ayaneo's GBA clone, and its sub-$100 price tag is giving me hope
News KONKR Pocket Advance pre-orders are now live, and Ayaneo's GBA clone handheld is surprisingly affordable with early bird discounts applied.
So far, 20% of GamesRadar+ readers think the SNES is the greatest retro console of all time
News According to GamesRadar+ readers, the SNES is currently the greatest retro console of all time, but it holds the crown with a minority vote share.
A Commodore Amiga FPGA remake is now possible thanks to new landmark agreements
News The Amiga Corporation has struck deals with both Commodore International and Hyperion that could pave the way for an Amiga Ultimate FPGA remake.
RTX 5090 buyer beats Nvidia's price hike, but Asus seemingly refuses to play ball
News Nvidia has allegedly cancelled an RTX 5090 order due to Asus price hikes, as the GPU pricing should have already been changed.
20 years later, I just realised the Final Fantasy 12 save on my PS2 memory card looks like Final Fantasy 9
News It turns out that if you upscale your PS2 memory card grid using a GBS-C upscaler, your Final Fantasy 12 save will look like it belongs to an earlier RPG.
