Phil Hayton
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 collecting retro gaming handhelds for 20 years - here's my favorite Black Friday deal so far
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab 20% off the Miyoo Mini Plus at Amazon thanks to Black Friday, and the discount brings the gaming handheld to a new low price.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 just dropped below $1,000 for Black Friday, and I feel like a fool
By Phil Hayton published
Black Friday The Samsung OLED G9 has dropped to $999 thanks to 38% off Black Friday discount, and it's the first time the premium gaming monitor has dropped under $1,000.
These Black Friday Switch bundles throw in my favorite Nintendo games of the year
By Phil Hayton published
Deal Very has Black Friday Switch bundles that include either Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Super Mario Wonder, and both are my favorite Nintendo games in 2023.
The Asus ROG Ally just got the UK Black Friday deal I’ve been waiting for
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can now grab £100 off the Asus ROG Ally in the UK thanks to an early Black Friday deal, and the discount brings the handheld to its lowest price yet.
New Analogue Pocket color variants are coming, and there’s one to match my GameCube
By Phil Hayton published
News A new range of Analogue Pocket Color variants are on the way, but you'll need to be quick to grab one of these limited edition handhelds.
Atari 2600+ review: “After 46 years, I might retire my original console”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Atari 2600+ is a authentic reimagining of an iconic retro system that boasts HDMI output and a cartridge slot, all while looking like the '70s console.
The Steam Deck OLED looks dope, but I’m waiting to see what Black Friday has to offer
By Phil Hayton published
Features The shiny new Steam Deck OLED is exciting, but you might want to consider the benefits of Black Friday handheld deals before instantly opting for the newcomer.
Can you play Starfield on Steam Deck?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Guide Valve hasn't passed its verdict on Starfield Steam Deck compatibility yet, but there's reason to believe the Bethesda RPG will work on the gaming handheld.
Starfield system requirements and minimum specs
By Phil Hayton last updated
Guide Check out Starfield PC specs and ensure your rig meets Bethesda's minimum requirements ahead the RPGs Steam release day, as things have changed since Skyrim.
Nvidia will reportedly unveil RTX 4000 Super GPUs at CES - should you wait?
By Phil Hayton published
News A new wave of Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards will apparently show up at CES 2024, and waiting till after Black Friday could mean getting better specs.
Samsung’s monstrous Odyssey Ark monitor is at its lowest price ever, and I wish I had room for it
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark is currently down to its cheapest ever price, and it could be worth grabbing this goliath gaming monitor ahead of Black Friday.
Samsung’s QD-OLED monitor is $600 ahead of Black Friday, and I’m pretty impressed
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 already has $600 off ahead of Black Friday, and it might be worth jumping on it now to avoid disappointment.
Super Pocket review - "the budget gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Super Pocket is a fantastic, compact retro handheld with an impressively low price tag, and its existence elevates the existing Evercade ecosystem.
Alan Wake 2 is the main reason I’d buy an RTX 4080 this Black Friday
By Phil Hayton published
Features We've been messing around with Alan Wake 2 and the Nvidia RTX 4080, and new DLSS 3.5 features could be a strong reason to pick the GPU up this Black Friday.
Anbernic is making the Sega Saturn handheld I’ve been waiting for a reality
By Phil Hayton published
News Anbernic has revealed a new gaming handheld that looks like a Sega Saturn controller, and it'll run a bunch of '90s classics using a blend of Android and Linux.
Forget Black Friday, I might buy this LG 120Hz gaming TV right now
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can currently grab a 55-inch LG OLED B3 for under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday, and it'll grant you access to 120Hz gameplay and handy gaming PC features.
Nvidia vs AMD graphics cards: which should you buy?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Card tricks Here's a breakdown of the differences between Nvidia and AMD graphics cards that should help you when browsing deals this Black Friday.
I take my Steam Deck everywhere - here's what I keep in my backpack
By Phil Hayton published
Deal Here's a bunch of Steam Deck accessories you should keep in your backpack, including docks, power banks, and more you should watch out for on Black Friday.
Should you buy an RTX 3050 gaming laptop on Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday We're delving into whether you should buy an RTX 3050 laptop this Black Friday or shop around for newer RTX 4060 models instead this November.
How to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday - what to consider and factor in
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday We're giving you some advice on how to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday
Should you buy a graphics card before Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday We're on hand to help answer whether you should you buy a graphics card before Black Friday, and we've got a few tips when it comes to GPU deals too.
Will there be graphics card deals on Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday The stock shortage is over - but what does that mean for Black Friday GPU deals?
Should you buy a TV before Black Friday?
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday Early deals can make knowing whether you should buy a TV before Black Friday an interesting conundrum - we're showing you when to wait and when to take the leap.