Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The Commodore 64 Ultimate is getting a C64C sibling with an Amiga-style case that uses the original mold
News Commodore is releasing a new C64C Ultimate that uses the original microcomputer mold from 40 years ago to remake the '80s Amiga-inspired redesign with FPGA.
OLED monitor price still upset me, but the fact there's a QHD panel for under $400 signals change
News KTC's 1440p 240Hz OLED just dropped under $400, and it's a sign that the once premium panel tech is slowly becoming more affordable.
Intel namedrops Arc G3 while hinting at a longer Panther Lake handheld PC shelf life
News Intel has officially acknowledged that Intel Arc G3 handhelds are inbound, and they could stick around for longer than other portable PCs.
Valve could sell the Steam Machine at a loss, and that would be a win for everyone
News Valve is reportedly considering selling the Steam Machine at a loss "in the short term," but it's currently unclear whether decisions on MSRP have been made.
Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X 2026: 4K panels for your high spec console
Buying Guide Here are the best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X options available now, including killer 4K displays and speedy 120Hz high refresh rate screens.
Best gaming desk 2026: all the surfaces I'd use for PC and console setups
Buying Guide Here's a rundown of the best gaming desks on the market right now, including premium and and budget-friendly options for work and play.
Best 120Hz 4K TV 2026: screens for new consoles and PC
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best 120Hz 4K TVs going right now to ensure you can pick from the specialist screens to bag the highest refresh rate on a home TV.
Best monitor for Xbox Series X 2026
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for Xbox Series X right that'll pair nicely with Microsoft's console, whether you're on a budget or looking for something premium.
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 standing desk 2026: Switch from seat to feet
Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best standing desks that you can buy in 2026, including premium and budget options for working at home and playing PC games.
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 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.
