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

That Lenovo Cloud handheld lands this August, and a 120Hz display and TMR thumbsticks won't get me into streaming
By Phil Hayton Published
News Lenovo has shared another teaser for its C700 handheld that reveals a 7.82-inch 120Hz screen and TMR thumbsticks, but it's still a cloud-streaming handheld.

My favorite shmup game is coming to a retro console I still can't remotely afford
By Phil Hayton Published
News Polymega Vol. 20 pays tribute to Truxton, its sequel, and some of the best shoot-em-ups by iconic arcade publisher Toaplan.

After 15 years, I've got Microsoft's shunned Fable 3 port working on PC
By Phil Hayton Published
Features Microsoft might have delisted Fable 3 on PC, but if you have the physical disc, the RPG shines when freed from the original Xbox 360.

Ayaneo unveils its Konkr Pocket Advance, and it's the GBA handheld remake I was holding out for
By Phil Hayton Published
News Ayaneo has unveiled its GBA remake, and the Konkr Pocket Advance looks to be an authentic homage to the 2001 handheld with a larger screen.

"This shouldn't work": Super Mario 64 now runs on the most expensive console of the '90s, and it's even "sort of" functional
By Phil Hayton Published
News Super Mario 64 shouldn't work on a then-expensive 3DO console from 1993, but a developer has created a cursed version of the N64 classic for the '90s console.

Retroid finally provides a closer look at its Pocket Nova handheld in action
By Phil Hayton Published
News Retroid has shared footage of its Pocket Nova retro handheld handling PS2, Saturn, Dreamcast, and GameCube games alongside 3DS using an attachable screen.

Modder does what Nintendon't and makes a Switch 2 Virtual Boy controller
By Phil Hayton Published
News You can now transform a Virtual Boy controller into a gamepad for Switch 2 thanks to mod kits that add wireless connectivity while preserving OG compatibility.

Discontinuing physical discs is one thing, but the PlayStation Portal already hinted at Sony's worrying ambitions for an all-digital future
By Phil Hayton Published
Features Sony might be discontinuing physical PS5 discs, but the PlayStation Portal provides a taste of the streaming-focused console world ahead of us.

After just four years, Valve is seemingly discontinuing Steam Deck LCD parts
By Phil Hayton Published
News Valve is supposedly "sunsetting" Steam Deck LCD parts, as iFixit says it is looking less likely that it'll restock the handheld's battery.

Palit releases a new RTX 3060 model after clearly falling into a wormhole to 2021
By Phil Hayton Published
News Palit has created a brand-new RTX 3060 graphics card for Nvidia's 2026 revival, but it's still just the same Ampere GPU that arrived five years ago.

Best retro consoles 2026: my favorite ways to play classic capers
By Phil Hayton Last updated
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.

The best portable monitors for gaming 2026
By Phil Hayton Last updated
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.

The Analogue 3D feature I've been waiting for slipped right under my nose, but I can finally start my N64 scrapbook
By Phil Hayton Published
News The new Analogue 3D Version 1.4.0 update finally brings screenshot functionality to the 4K N64, allowing you to snap, tweak, and export your favorite frames.

Lenovo's Legion C700 cloud handheld feels like the wrong response to a worsening handheld price situation
By Phil Hayton Published
News Lenovo is teasing a C700 cloud handheld, and I'm worried it'll spark another wave of streaming handhelds in response to the current price situation.

Best gaming handheld 2026: portable consoles and PCs I'd take on the go
By Phil Hayton Last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2026, including the Nintendo Switch 2, portable PCs like the Steam Deck OLED, and various other great devices.

You can now use the Steam Controller with your PS5, Xbox, and Switch thanks to an open-source puck
By Phil Hayton Published
News OpenPuck is an open-source receiver for the Steam Controller that lets it connect to your PS5, Xbox, and Switch as well as your PC and Steam Machine.

The last retro console I'd expect to run DOOM is the girly pop Casio Loopy, and yet, it can now run DOOM
By Phil Hayton Published
News The Casio Loopy just joined the "can it run DOOM?" party, as a developer has whipped up a port that can even use the oddball system's built-in sticker printer.

Valve is switching up its Steam Machine error codes to be more helpful, starting with its scary red overheating light
By Phil Hayton Published
News Valve says a Steam Machine LED error code fix is on the way that will adjust the full red bar to kick in only once temperatures hit 100°C.

Blaze's affordable Super Pocket handheld has been hit with a price hike due to AI component demand
By Phil Hayton Published
News Blaze has announced a price hike for its Super Pocket handheld and Evercade cartridges in the UK and Europe, and AI demand for memory and storage is to blame.

"This time, we pay tribute to a true icon" - Ayaneo teases the OG Game Boy Advance remake I've been waiting for
By Phil Hayton Published
News Ayaneo has announced it's working on a Konkr Pocket Advance handheld that could pay tribute to the original Nintendo Game Boy Advance.

Nintendo is hunting for a Switch 2 engineer who could help bring VRR to TV mode and next-gen consoles
By Phil Hayton Published
News Nintendo is searching for a Switch 2 display engineer, and the job description suggests it could be planning to add VRR support to TV mode.

Jsaux doubles down on its Steam Machine e-ink faceplate plans
By Phil Hayton Published
News Jsaux says it's Steam Machine e-ink faceplay is still happening, and it'll be accompanied by a dot matrix panel and a color e-ink plate with Hi-Fi vibes.

Turns out you can strap the Game Boy Camera to a massive telescope and take photos of Jupiter
By Phil Hayton Published
News If you're committed, you can strap the Game Boy Camera to a 60-inch telescope and take a photo of Jupiter, and the results are better than you'd think.
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