Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The best Prime Day retro gaming deals live: consoles and handhelds handpicked by a classics expert
News Prime Day retro gaming deals can be hard to find, so I'm on the ground using my classic console expertise to pick out the discounts that are worth your time.
I can't afford a Steam Machine, but Valve has already graced your PC with living room rig abilites
News The Steam Machine has officially landed, but if you're like me and can't afford Valve's swanky new mini PC, I'd explore ways to use your existing gadgets.
A new RX 9070 has landed at Amazon in time for Prime Day, but I'd avoid following the Golden Rabbit
News AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU is now available at Amazon, but with Prime Day on the horizon, you should focus on getting the original graphics card.
Dual-mode monitors have changed the way I PC game, and they could save you from buying twice
News As we sail into Prime Day, I'd keep an eye out for dual-mode gaming monitors that can save you from choosing between higher resolutions and refresh rates.
Prime Day PC deals are the answer to RAMageddon, and I've found the discounts to prove it
Deals Prime Day PC deals have arrived, and we're here to help you grab rigs, components, and more using Amazon's sale - as well as competing sales at other retailers.
Prime Day monitor deals are beginning today, and a new screen could spruce up your gaming setup
Deals Amazon Prime Day gaming monitor deals return from today, and saving on a new screen could help you spruce up your setup.
My original Sega Genesis setup will help you celebrate Sonic's 35th anniversary in style
News Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary feels like a prime time to revisit the original 16-bit caper on a real Sega Genesis, and I've got celebratory setup tips.
I don't care if MSI's latest handheld costs $1,800, don't pay over a grand for a handheld
News Compared to the $1,800 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, many handhelds will appear to be a comparatively good deal, but I'd urge you not to spend over a grand this Prime Day.
This wireless Dreamcast controller is rad, but its six-button sibling is under $40 for Prime Day
News If you're diving into Prime Day in search of a wireless Dreamcast pad, the Retro Fighters StirkerDC is a no-brainer, but there's a six-button version for $40.
The Steam Machine is coming, but I'm tempted to build a Shuttle XPC that looks like my 2000s rig
News The Steam Machine could be with us by the end of June, but I've been inspired by a 2000s Shuttle XPC to potentially build a compact alternative instead.
Best retro handheld 2026: my portable picks for playing the classics
Buying Guide Here are the best retro handheld options for playing classic games in 2026, including emulation devices, Game Boy clones, and portables with cartridge support.
Best retro consoles 2026: my favorite ways to play classic capers
Buying Guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2026, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.
Best retro controllers 2026
Buying guide Here are all the best retro controllers that will pair perfectly with your old consoles, including gamepads for the SNES, Genesis, PS1, and more.
Valve seems to have a Steam Controller order backlog on its hands that extends to 2027
News Valve is now showing clearer order windows for the Steam Controller, and some reservations won't be fulfilled until 2027.
The Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders may happen at the same time, but it won't be on Valve's box
News Both the Steam Machine and GTA 6 pre-orders could land on the same day, but you should note that you won't be playing the long-awaited sequel on Valve's box.
I know you want the Banjo-Kazooie handheld, but there's another Super Pocket to watch over Prime Day
News You can now play Banjo-Kazooie on Blaze's Super Pocket handheld, but there's a way you can dive into the N64 collectathon and its sequel for potentially less.
The Super Pocket Rare edition takes the affordable retro handheld to new early 3D heights
News The Super Pocket Rare Edition offers up a remarkably solid way to play Banjo-Kazooie for $70, but you're also getting one of my favorite quirky NES outings.
I just found a cheeky way to get my favorite retro controller for less ahead of Prime Day
Deals You can grab a Gulikit Elves 2 Pro for less right now, thanks to a sneaky coupon code, and it's worth watching the retro controller ahead of Prime Day.
Ayaneo is teasing a sequel to its lavish retro handheld GBA homage
News Ayaneo has announced a sequel to its Pocket Micro 2 that's "52% larger" than the previous retro handheld and boasts a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.
Oops, someone just uploaded Steam Machine Geekbench results early
News Geekbench results for the Steam Machine have emerged, and the new listings could mean Valve's mini PC will actually launch in June.
No, Commodore's next project isn't an Amiga remake, it's a transparent flip phone with 2000s vibes
News Commodore just announced the Callback 8020, a flip-phone that shuns social media and doomscrooling while retaining compatibility with Android apps.
SteamOS now plays nice with Intel handhelds, and it could help MSI's OG portable become a Steam Deck
News Now that SteamOS is working and improving on Intel handheld gaming PCs, it could help the OG MSI Claw shine as a makeshift Steam Deck.
My favorite Steam Deck dock has stiff competition, but it's still the handheld hub you should grab
News Three years later, the Baseus 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock is still the hub I'd pair with handheld gaming PCs, and it trumps Razer's more expensive dupe.
