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

Hear me out, the Switch 2 should be more like the Nintendo 3DS
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The Nintendo Switch 2 might be a handheld from the future, but here's why it should borrow features from the 3DS in the name of preservation

The Genki Savepoint looks like a PS2 memory card for your Steam Deck, and it could solve one of my biggest handheld issues
By Phil Hayton published
news You can now reserve the Genki Savepoint at Kickstarter right now, and the tiny SSD can add 2TB to your handheld while offering Windows and SteamOS capabilities.

Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
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 Steam Deck dock I’d use in my living room just dropped to under $30
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab 30% off the Syntech Steam Deck dock at Amazon, and the discount brings the handheld accessory down to a new record low price.

The best monitor for PS5 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for PS5 in 2024, including 4K UHD displays and OLED panels that will make your favorite PlayStation adventures pop.

Ayaneo Flip DS review: “Nintendo should take notes for the Switch 2”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Ayaneo Flip DS is an excellent gaming handheld option for players looking to access their PC games and play 3DS classics using a unique dual-screen setup.

Lenovo confirms Legion Go Lite leak is simply an error, says FAQ page "could have used some better proof-reading"
By Phil Hayton last updated
News Lenovo has confirmed that supposed Legion Go Lite handheld leaks on its FAQ page are actually just copy errors likely drafted before the original's launch.

I’ve been waiting for an RTX 4070 Super deal like this for months
By Phil Hayton published
Deal You can now grab an RTX 4070 Super graphics card for just $10 more than the vanilla GPU, and the deal is well worth checking out if you play PC games at 1440p.

Best cheap gaming PC deals August 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here are the best cheap gaming PC deals available right now, including shiny new RTX 4060 builds and reliable RTX 3060 machines that pack a punch.

The best gaming monitor 2024: PC and console screens to suit all setups
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up the best gaming monitor models, including incredibly sharp 4K screens, vibrant OLED displays, and affordable panels for console and PC.

I review all the latest gaming handhelds, and I want to see these brands join the fold
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Here are five brands I want to see create a gaming handheld, including Alienware, GPU giant Nvidia, and the Xbox portable that we’ve all been waiting for.

The best gaming handheld 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2024, including the Nintendo Switch, portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck, and other systems we've put to the test.

Lenovo's 45-inch ultrawide monitor is down to a price I'd be willing to pay
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 ultrawide gaming monitor just dropped to a new record low at Amazon, and it’s worth considering now that it’s under $650.

The best PS4 monitor 2024 - the perfect panels for PlayStation 4
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best PS4 monitor options available in 2024, including affordable 1080p screens and premium models that'll also pair nicely with the PS5.

Ayaneo just launched two new Game Boy handhelds, but they’ll run far more than the classics
By Phil Hayton published
News Both the Ayaneo Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro are now available to pre-order at Indiegogo, and the Game Boy-inspired handhelds mean business.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 review: “glorious gaming visuals for under $1,000”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 strikes a perfect balance between speed and fidelity, resulting in one of the best-looking gaming monitors to arrive in 2024.

The best gaming PC 2024: Take the pre-built route to greatness
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.

Best ultrawide monitor 2024: Big and wide gaming displays
By Phil Hayton last updated
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 curved gaming monitor 2024: "get with the curve"
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best curved gaming monitor options, including high refresh screens and ultrawide displays that'll envelop you with immersive visuals.

Best monitor for Xbox Series X 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
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 Alienware gaming PC 2024: Out of this world Aurora builds
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2024, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting edge DDR5 RAM.

The Xbox 360 Marketplace might be dead, but I'm still using the original console with this handy upscaler
By Phil Hayton published
Feature The iconic Xbox 360 just lost its online marketplace, but those of you still planning to use the console can revamp its visuals using the mClassic.

The best portable monitors for gaming 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.