Phil Hayton
I’ve been messin🧔g 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 usi🦹ng 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
You can play Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 with a mouse and keyboard, and it makes the console feel like a handheld PC
News The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatibღle with a mouse and keyboard, and we've already used both to play Cyberpunk 2077.
One of my favorite Switch 2 features is super boring, but it makes traveling with the handheld a dream
News The Nintendo Switch 2 has plenty of new🅷 design features, but as someone who travels around with handhelds, I'm thrilled at t⛄he size of its USB-C Power Adapter.
Your Switch 2 will happily use a webcam without USB-C, and I feel like Nintendo should be telling you that
News No, you don't need a USB-C Camera for Switch 2, as despite Nintendo's guidance, the hand🦂he♌ld is compatible with USB-A webcams using the docking station.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Switch Pro Controller
Feature Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Con🅷troller vs the Switch Pro controller isn't a straight fight, but the newbie does pack moreꦫ of a punch if you've got deep pockets.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat explained: how does the new voice chat work?
Feature Everything you need to know about Switch 2 Gam♎eChat, including how the 💙social app works, camera features, and how to talk to your player pals.
Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S: How does Nintendo's handheld compare?
Feature Pitting the Switch 2 vs Xbox Series S in a fight isn't straightforward, but it will help you decide whether to ꧅grab the new handheld or Microsoft's console.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
Nintendo Switch 2 Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to Valve's Steam Deck, including a closer look at specs, features, and games for bo💙th gaming handhelds.
Should you upgrade your TV for the Switch 2?
Feature You don't need to upgrade yourꦅ TV for Switch 2, but doing so could let Nintendo's next-gen handheld console reach 💖its true potential.
Nintendo Switch 2 HDR explained: "How High Dynamic Range enhances the handheld's visuals"
Feature Here's a breakdown of Switch 2 HDR and things to consider when using the feature in handheld🎉 and docked mode,𝓡 including TV and monitor specs pointers.
Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 We're roundin♌g up everything we know abou🦹t Nintendo Switch 2, with all the latest updates and details surrounding Ninty's latest console
LG OLED TV I'd pair with the Switch 2 just got Memorial Day'd
Deals The LG OLED B4 is $150 off at Best Buy for Memorial Day, and it could make for a fantastic gaming TV upgrade ahead of the Switch🍸🔯 2 launch.
Some of the top Samsung OLED monitors around are down for Memorial Day, including my favorite 1440p gaming screen
Deals 👍Amazon has knocked up to 41% off Samsung gaming monitors for Memorial Day, including the 240Hz version of my current favorite 1☂440p OLED display.
One of the sharpest 4K QD-OLED monitors I've tested is cheaper for Memorial Day
The Alienware AW2725Q is one of the sharpest QD-OLED 4K monitors around, and Memorial Day has knocked a nifty $100 off its usuaဣl price tag.
The best CPU for gaming 2025: Processing power unleashed
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know t♓hey're more affordable than you'd think.
The best Steam Deck accessories 2025: handy handheld add-ons
Buyers Guide Here🎃 are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.
The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld an💟d compatible alternatives, including hub🐲s that are great for at home and travel.
A new MSI Claw has arrived, and I'm hyped about the handheld's AMD chip
News MSI has announced a new Claw handheld thꦑat uses a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip that will help give players the "freedom to choose between AMD and Intel."
I spent my first few hours with the RTX 5060 playing Doom: The Dark Ages, and it feels pretty slick for under $300
Feature I've been using the RT🍌X 5060 to play DOOM: The Dark Ages with DLSS 4 enabled, and the GPU looks෴ to be respectably speedy for under $300.
I've put together a walking desk setup that's helping me hit my daily steps while playing Oblivion Remastered
Feature I've put together a walking gaming desk setup that's helping me get my 🐽steps in and make time for Oblivion Remastered, 𒊎Expedition 33, and DOOM: The Dark Ages.
The best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2024, including the Nintendo Switch, portable PCs like the Steam Deck,๊ and other systems we've put to the test.
The Lenovo Legion Go S just dropped to a new low price, and I'd actually grab it over the SteamOS version
Deal The Windows 11 Lenovo▨ Legion Go S is now under $600 at Best Buy, and its beefier specs make it worth grabbing over the SteamOS version.
MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: "a high-spec handheld second wind"
Review The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes a strong case for Intel handhelds with punchy performance and a larger 8♕-inch disp♐lay, and it's a huge improvement over the original.
I played Doom the Dark Ages at over 500fps, proving Nvidia DLSS 4 was made for high-refresh rate monitors
Feature DOOM: The Dark Ages comes with Nvidia DLSS 4 frame b𝔉oosting tricks built in, and I've been using the 🧸RTX 5080 to hit over 500fps using a 600Hz monitor.
