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
New MSI Claw handheld officially revealed, and it’s dressed like a Fallout Pip-Boy
By Phil Hayton last updated
News A new version of the MSI Claw with a Lunar Lake CPU has been revealed, but it also happens to be wearing a Fallout shell that looks like Valtec equipment.
Your Nvidia graphics card will soon be able to help you when you’re stuck in games
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia’s Project G-Assist is a new AI graphics card tool that will provide content-aware help and support in PC games and apps, including tips and game lore.
Asus ROG Ally X officially arrives with twice the battery, more RAM, and a $799 price tag
By Phil Hayton last updated
News Asus just launched the ROG Ally X, a revamped version of its handheld gaming PC that features a larger 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM, and a full-sized 1TB SSD.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best G-Sync monitors 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best G-Sync monitor options in 2023, including 4K screens and budget 1080p panels that'll play nicely with Nvidia graphics cards.
The best 4K monitor for gaming 2024: Superb UHD screens for console and PC
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide Here are the best 4K gaming monitor options in 2024, including high refresh screens and displays that'll pair nicely with your PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The Evercade Alpha is a compact arcade machine that uses cartridges and comes in two Capcom flavors
By Phil Hayton published
News Blaze just announced the Evercade Alpha, a bartop arcade machine that’ll use the same carts as the Super Pocket and Evercade handhelds and boast Capcom designs.
One of my favorite graphics card makers is releasing a gaming handheld that could take on Steam Deck OLED
By Phil Hayton published
News Teasers for a new Zotac Zone handheld gaming PC are making the rounds ahead of Computex 2024, and leaked specs paint what to expect from the Steam Deck rival.
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.
The Lenovo Legion Go ‘Lite’ could be either exactly what I’ve been waiting for or a big flop
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumors of a new Lenovo Legion Go ‘Lite’ handheld are making the rounds, but its choice of AMD Ryzen APU could make or break the new portable PC.
Best gaming desk 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
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.
I've been building PCs for over a decade, here are the Newegg Memorial Day deals I'm excited about
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Memorial Day Newegg deals are live, and I’m rounding up my CPU, RAM, SSD, and component picks that will help you revamp your gaming PC for less.
Miss physical gaming? I use this handheld to fulfil my retro cartridge cravings
By Phil Hayton published
Deals If you’re fed up with downloads, you might want to pick up a Super Pocket, as the handheld uses cartridges to maintain an offline experience.
The brand-new LG OLED C4 just took its first price cut for Memorial Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED C4 might be the company’s latest gaming TV, but the new screen on the block is already discounted in line with this year’s Memorial Day sales
The Samsung Odyssey G8 just dropped to its lowest price, and it’s my favorite Memorial Day deal so far
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Samsung Odyssey G8 just dropped back to its lowest price for Memorial Day, and it offers up premium curved ultrawide monitor specs for under $800.
This chonky power bank saves my Steam Deck during long trips, and it’s down to its lowest price for Memorial Day
By Phil Hayton published
Memorial Day 2024 The Baseus 20,000mAh Power Bank already has a nifty 20% off ahead of Memorial Day, and it comes in clutch when on the road with the Steam Deck.
The best gaming monitor 2024: high-spec screens for console and PC
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 took a chance on this $17 retro handheld that’s also a power bank, and it’s surprisingly not awful
By Phil Hayton published
Deals This $17 retro handheld also happens to be a power bank, and it might actually come in handy as an emergency backup device for your backpack or glove box.