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,ღ 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 Switc🅷h or a hardcore gaming PC enthusiast.
Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Cyber Monday PS5 deals will end today - I've got 19 console, game, and accessory discounts worth grabbing ASAP
Cyber Monday Here are 19 Cy☂ber Monday PS5 deals you'll want to check out before the sale is ove𝄹r.
Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2024: display discounts still available
Deals Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals are on the horizon, and we're here to help you pick out the perfect OLED, mini♛ LED, or IPS display for your needs.෴
My favorite gaming monitor will save you buying two separate screens this Cyber Monday
Black Friday The LG Ultragear 32GS95UE-B is now sitting under $950 thanks to Cyber Monday, and it's dual resolution abilities make it 🍬two gaming monitors in one.
Black Friday QLED TV deals 2024: the biggest discounts still live
Deals This year's Black Friday QLED TV deals are still holding out strong but get in there quick before they're gone♔ for good.
Lego Nightmare Before Christmas hits its lowest ever price before vanishing again, but watch this space
Deal What's this? There's discounts everywhere...
Sorry Lego, but Mega Bloks has won me over with this Xbox 360 Black Friday deal
The MEGA Xbox 360 collectors building set has a massive 65% off for Black Friday, and it's a must have for any fans of 🍨Microsoft's iconic console.
If I were you, I'd grab this Atari 400 mini and force the kids to play crusty old games over Thanksgiving
The Atari 400 Mini just dropped to a new record low for Black Friday, meaning you 𓆉could grab one for less in time🤪 for Thanksgiving.
The Asus ROG Ally X just got Black Friday'd, and I'd pick it up if you're tormented by handheld battery life
The Asus ROG Ally X is now $100 ꧑cheaper thanks to Black Friday, and it could provide you with the handheld battery boost 🅷you've been looking for.
The monstrous Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is down to a record low price, and I'd use it as a catch all Black Friday pickup
Black Friday The Asus R👍OG Phone 8 Pro has taken a $270 price cut ahead of Black Friday, meaning you can grab the powerful gaming phone for under $1,000.
The PlayStation Portal can finally stream games without a PS5, and I'll take that over a Black Friday discount
Black Friday The PlayStation Portal can now stream cloud games via PS Plu💮s, and that's a reason 🉐to pick one up even without a Black Friday discount.
Modretro Chromatic review: "a remarkable modern Game Boy that'll outlive my original"
Review The Modretro Chromatic is a be𒆙autiful Game Boy Color homage that uses accurate FPGA tech and premium perks to give the classic handheld a 2024 glow up.
Hey handheld kids, I want to talk about the MSI Claw before Black Friday kicks off
The MSI Claw is sitting at a record low price, but you should weigh up i﷽f the handheld is worth its current Black Friday asking price.
There's a white Steam Deck OLED in town, and it reminds me of silly light side Darth Vader fan art
News Valve just revealed a new white Steam Deck OLED that'll arrive November 18 for $679, 🔯but the limited edition handheld b🐷oasts the same specs.
Evercade Alpha review: “an excellent cartridge solution to my arcade problems”
Review The Evercade Alpha is a fantastic at-home arcade machine for players looking to play a variety of games, and the Street Fighter version is a must have for fan♋s.
Hear me out - I think you should consider a 1080p monitor for your PS5 this Black Friday
Here's why you should consider a 1080p monitor for your PS5 this Friday, especially if you need something smaller for f🥀ps games on Sony's console.
I've been testing one of Amazon's cheapest 240Hz monitors, and now it's top of my list for Black Friday
With Black Friday just around the💫 corner, I take a look at the gaming monitor brand KOORUI and why you can trust the brand dur🔯ing the sale.
It looks like an Atari 2600, but I'd use it as a sub-$200 indie gaming Steam Machine
The Atari VCS is now available for half price at Amazon, and for under $200, it'll make for a pr🌸etty great💎 way to play indie games.
The PS5 Pro is coming, but I'd rather head outside with the Playdate than fiddle around with shiny graphics
Feature Opinion | The Playdate makes for a ܫgreat break from the world of high-spec console gaming
Nvidia vs AMD graphics cards: which should you buy?
Card tricks Here's a breakdown of the differences betwꦓeen Nvidia and AMD graphi🅷cs cards that should help you when browsing deals this Black Friday.
Will there be graphics card deals on Black Friday?
Deals The stock shortage is over - but wha🌄t does that mean for Black Friday GPU d൩eals?
Should you buy a graphics card before Black Friday?
Deals We're on ha🅰nd 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.
Should you buy a TV before Black Friday?
Deals Early deals can make knowing whether you should buy a TV before Black Friday an interesting conundrꦜum - we're showing you when to wait and when to take the leap.
I take my Steam Deck everywhere - here's what I keep in my backpack
Deals Here's a bunch of Ste🌜am Deck accessories you should keep in your backpack, including docဣks, power banks, and more you should watch out for on Black Friday.
