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

I've been testing one of Amazon's cheapest 240Hz monitors, and now it's top of my list for Black Friday
By Phil Hayton last updated
With Black Friday just around the corner, I take a look at the gaming monitor brand KOORUI and why you can trust the brand during the sale.

Now that it's under $60, I'd say adding an Atari 7800+ to your retro console collection is a no-brainer
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Atari 7800+ just dropped under $60 for the first time, and the retro console remake is perfect for physical game collectors and casual players alike.

"The real money isn’t in the box" - Analysts are torn on Steam Machine pricing, but I'm hopeful it won't be $1,000
By Phil Hayton published
News Steam Machine price predictions are coming in fast, but as an editor who's covered major hardware launches for years, I'm not convinced it'll cost $1,000.

Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Nintendo Switch 2 We're rounding up everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2, with all the latest updates and details surrounding Ninty's latest console.

I'm going to hide under a blanket with this portable monitor over winter, and it's less than most new games
By Phil Hayton published
Deals KYY's super affordable 15-inch portable monitor is back down to its lowest price, and it's fantastic for extending your gaming handheld screen.

I'm not being funny, but you'll have a Steam Machine at home if you grab this docking station for Valve's handheld
By Phil Hayton published
News If you'd prefer to try the new Steam Machine before you buy, you could grab my go-to docking station for your Steam Deck and take big-screen SteamOS for a spin.

Ten years later, the Steam Machine is officially back, and it might steal your console's lunch money
By Phil Hayton published
News Valve just officially announced a new Steam Machine, and the new AMD-based mini PC builds upon the Steam Deck's success with console features.

I've transformed HyperX's Pulsefire Saga Pro into my dream gaming mouse with the power of 3D printing, and you can too with this early Black Friday deal
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro is down to its lowest price yet ahead of Black Friday, and its endlessly customizable design makes it well worth a look.

After taking a gap year to focus on PC screens, I'm pleased to see that Sony has a new PS5 monitor in the works that will charge your Dualsense
By Phil Hayton published
News Sony just announced a 27-inch PlayStation Monitor that features a built-in DualSense charging hook, but I'm still waiting on a price for the 1440p 240Hz screen.

Psst, there's a cheaper version of my favorite retro handheld you should watch over Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
News The Anbernic RG CubeXX is a cheaper version of the handheld maker's square screen portable that is well worth keeping an eye on as we approach Black Friday.

I'm not sure who asked for a Super Pocket Capcom x Kith fashion collab, but it's a thing
By Phil Hayton published
News Both Blaze and Arcade1Up have teamed up with fashion brand Kith to create a limited edition Capcom Super Pocket and cabinet, but the latter is already gone.

"This isn’t just another emulator" - I can't believe we're getting a new 8-bit console that's not a NES clone
By Phil Hayton published
News The Gametank is a brand-new 8-bit console that boasts its own library of cartridges, but uses its own architecture to run retro-style games.

Lenovo Legion GO review: “feels like a handheld by laptop makers”
By Phil Hayton last updated
Review The Lenovo Legion GO is an ambitious handheld PC with a high spec screen and innards, but it ultimately feels like it’s trying to do too much at once

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: "I'd happily buy this 4K GPU for the right price"
By Phil Hayton last updated
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti packs great 4K performance not too far off the RTX 5080, but custom options like the Gigabyte Gaming OC model cost near the same.

Alienware Aurora R16 review: “I’m on board with this down-to-earth powerhouse”
By Phil Hayton last updated
The Alienware Aurora R16 is surprisingly down-to-earth for a Dell gaming PC, but what it lacks in pizazz it makes up for with performance.

I adore my LG OLED TV, but I would have jumped on this Samsung deal if it popped up first
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Samsung's 65-inch S84F OLED TV is under $900 at Best Buy right now, and I highly doubt you'll find many 4K 120Hz screens at this size during Black Friday.

Best graphics card 2026: the top GPU options I'd recommend for PC gamers
By Phil Hayton last updated
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.

Alienware PCs aren't for everyone, but this Aurora RTX 5070 Ti early Black Friday deal instantly caught my eye
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab $400 off an Alienware Aurora RTX 5070 Ti rig, and it's a gaming PC deal actually worth checking out ahead of Black Friday.

The G'AIM'E Time Crisis Lightgun console has gloriously revived my favorite arcade shooter, but I'm worried about the genre's future
By Phil Hayton published
Review The G'AIM'E Time Crisis Lightgun console is a valiant attempt to bring an old arcade genre to modern TVs, but its lack of additional game support holds it back.

I absolutely do not need a mini Burger Time arcade machine for my kitchen, but this discount is a threat to my air fryer
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now grab 29% off a Quarter Arcades Burger Time machine at Amazon, and the discount makes it the cheapest version of Numskull's tiny retro cabinet collection.

I love having quick access to Street Fighter 2 everywhere I go, and the handheld I use for on the go throwdowns is back under $60
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Super Pocket Capcom Edition is back under $60 at Amazon, and the retro handheld makes for an affordable way to play Street Fighter 2 on the go.

"Pays tribute to one of the most extraordinary consoles of the 1980s" - the Vectrex Mini kickstarter is now live, and I still can't believe it's a real thing
By Phil Hayton published
News The Vectrex Mini Kickstarter is now live, and the tiny retro console remake has already smashed its pledge goal by well over 300%.

My favorite new N64 controller just dropped to its lowest price, and it's not just for the upcoming Analogue 3D
By Phil Hayton published
Deals 8Bitdo's N64 controller for the Analogue 3D is back under $30, and I'd jump on the new record low ieven if you haven't got the 4K retro console pre-ordered.
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