Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The best gaming monitor 2026: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
Buying Guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.
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.
The RTX 5060 Ti wouldn't be my first choice, but it's one of the only GPUs at MSRP right now
Deals The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is under $400 at Amazon right now, and it's one of the few graphics cards out there actually available at MSRP.
Alone in the Dark creator is remaking a DOS game for Sega Genesis with its own paddle controllers
News POPCORN DUEL is a new Sega Genesis game by Alone in the Dark creator Frédérick Raynal with its own paddle controllers, and its Kickstarter has just days to go.
The Xbox Ally has finally stepped up as an affordable Steam Deck stand-in, albeit with frame rate caveats
News The Xbox Ally has dropped to record lows that make it a compelling alternative to the Steam Deck, but it's not as punchy as the flagship X model.
Your next Xbox could come in Asus, MSI, and Microsoft flavors if Project Helix rumors ring true
News Leaks suggest Asus and MSI versions of the next-gen Xbox could be a thing, but Microsoft has swiftly stepped in to confirm there will be a first-party console.
FPGA dev claims the Neo Geo AES+ is "basically the MiSTer core" broken up into separate chips
News An FPGA dev has accused the Neo Geo AES+ of a "bait and switch" following reports that the retro console's ASIC chips may use existing FPGA code.
Look mom, new Intel Arc G3 handhelds that no one can probably afford are inbound
News New Intel Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme gaming handhelds will apparently debut at Computex, but you should brace for the usual premium price tag.
AMD could be reading up Multi-Frame Generation for Radeon GPUs
News AMD could be about to bring Multi-Frame Generation to Radeon graphics cards that rival Nvidia DLSS, but it could fuel "fake frames" accusations.
Commodore officially addresses C64 Ultimate FPGA lockdown concerns
News Commodore has addressed criticism surrounding decisions to lock down C64 Ultimate FPGA firmware, citing issues that could lead to "hardware returns."
ChatGPT code snuck onto the Playdate, but don't worry, handheld creators Panic are now barring AI games
News Panic has confirmed that using AI to create Playdate games is no longer allowed ahead of the gaming handheld's 4th birthday and Season 3 game drop.
Best graphics card 2026: the top GPU options I'd recommend for PC gamers
Buying Guide We're rounding up the best graphics card options available now, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs that cater to gaming PC players across the board.
The best Steam Deck dock 2026: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld and compatible alternatives, including hubs that are great for at home and travel.
The best portable monitors for gaming 2026
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.
Gamesir's excellent Pocket Taco Game Boy controller is finally at Amazon, but the price is weird
News You can now grab Gamesir's Pocket Taco mobile controller at Amazon, but the Game Boy-style retro gamepad's "full price" is a concern.
The best monitor for PS5 2026: high spec screens for the OG and Pro
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for PS5 in 2025, including 4K UHD displays and OLED panels that will make your favorite PlayStation adventures pop.
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.
RTX 3060 is back in June. Neo Geo returns this December. Am I in a weird gaming tech time machine?
News Rumors suggest Nvidia is gearing up to re-launch the RTX 3060 12GB instead of an RTX 5050 this June, and the 9GB Blackwell GPU's future is "pretty uncertain."
I’m punching myself for not buying an 8Bitdo M30 sooner, as it’s a near-perfect wireless Sega Mega Drive controller
Retro The 8Bitdo M30 2.4GHz is the best wireless Mega Drive controller you can buy today, especially if you need a low-latency pad for Sega's retro console.
The Neo Geo AES is back, but the retro console remake is effectively the real deal reborn with HDMI
News The Neo Geo AES+ is a 1:1 remake of the '90s retro console that uses real arcade hardware instead of emulation or FPGA chips, all while adding HDMI output
The Anbernic RG Rotate fuses my 2000s high school cellphone with GBA buttons to make what could be a magical MP3 player
News The Anbernic RG Rotate is a new retro handheld with a swivelling square screen that could double up as a modern Android MP3 player.
The Sony M10S II is a super speedy sequel to last year's killer QHD OLED monitor with ridiculous 720Hz abilities
News Sony just unveiled the M10S II, a sequel to last year's 27-inch QHD OLED gaming monitor that hits refresh rates up to 720Hz thanks to new dual mode abilities.
ONEXPLAYER just started teasing a Legion Go 2 rival with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset
News A ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini teaser has emerged, and the gaming handheld looks almost like a souped-up Lenovo Legion Go 2 with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset.
