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
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Amazon who? Here are 8 Newegg PC deals I'd use to build a rig ahead of Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Prime Day might be on the way, but Newegg is holding an early sale that features record-low prices on fantastic PC parts and more
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Amazon Prime Day tablet deals 2024: what to expect from the sale this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Amazon Prime Day Prime Day tablet deals will resurface shortly, and we're already looking at price trends to paint a picture of what offers to watch out for.
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My favorite retro handheld just dropped to under $50 ahead of Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Taito edition Super Pocket just dropped to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day, and it's a fantastic way to access retro classics for under $50.
![Insignia F20 TV next to Prime Day deals GamesRadar+ badge with word 'almost' sitting above and grey backdrop](images/cz9cvafnrychymyfprgqsf-320-80.jpg)
Hear me out, this cheap $79 TV deal could be an essential buy for budget gamers this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab an Insignia F20 Series 720p TV for just $79 ahead of Prime Day, and it could be a winner if you use a PS4, Switch, or Steam Deck.
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Prime Day TV deals 2024: big screen deals to expect this month
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day 2024 Here's what to expect from Prime Day TV deals in 2024, including last year's top screen offers and savings we think will pop up this month.
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Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: Early offers you should know about
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day Prime Day PS5 deals are almost here, let's take a look at what's already discounted.
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Prime Day monitor deals 2024: all the display discounts we expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Prime Day monitor deals are only a few months away, so we're delving into what to expect from Amazon's subscriber sale in July 2024.
![Steam Deck with Nintendo Switch, Razer Edge, Ayn Odin 2, Lenovo Legion Go and Super Pocket on screen with cardboard box in the middle with Prime Day on front](images/7dnokjgdqua2gdqwulibmm-320-80.jpg)
I’m a huge handheld nerd - here are the Steam Deck alternatives I’ll be watching this Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day 2024 Here are the Steam Deck alternatives I’ll be shopping for this Prime Day, including great value handhelds and portable PC rivals that pack more of a punch.
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I've tracked down the best 4th of July gaming deals for you, from PC to tabletop
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals I've found the best 4th of July gaming deals so you don't have to
![Jsaux ModCase for Asus ROG Ally with 20,000mAh power bank attached next to GamesRadar+ 4th of July badge and teal backdrop](images/buyx9l3ysfjdwmbfeqmfmk-320-80.jpg)
The Jsaux ModCase is one of my favorite Steam Deck accessories, but there’s a 4th of July deal on the Asus ROG Ally version that slaps
By Phil Hayton published
4th of July sales The Jsaux ModCase for Asus ROG Ally and 20000mAh power bank are now down to a record-low price thanks to an excellent 4th of July handheld accessories bundle.
Grab the excellent Atari 400 Mini for a record-low price and spend the 4th of July playing retro classics
By Phil Hayton published
4th of July The Atari 400 Mini has dropped to a new record low price just in time for the 4th of July sales, and it’s a fantastic way to play retro microcomputer capers.
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Just when I thought I couldn’t love the Super Pocket more, Blaze went and announced an Atari woodgrain version
By Phil Hayton published
News Blaze just revealed new Atari and Technos Super Pocket models, and there’s even a special edition woodgrain handheld that pays homage to the 2600.
![Asus ROG Ally with GamesRadar+ Prime Day deals badge on screen](images/c2c5ngavtlue9udbxn6zkh-320-80.jpg)
Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2024: portable PC price cuts to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day We're rounding up what to expect from Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals in 2024, including discounts on the cheapest model and the Ryzen Z1 Extreme version.
![Steam Deck OLED with Prime Day logo on screen sitting on wood desk](images/tet2jhae6pekfnjanho5fj-320-80.jpg)
Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2024: handheld offers to expect this year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Here's what to expect from Prime Day Steam Deck deals in 2024, including offers on Valve's handheld, compatible accessories, and alternative devices
![Steam Deck OLED with a Ayaneo 2S sitting above, Green Game Boy Color sitting to the left, and Super Pocket sitting to the right on dark woodgrain desk](images/dblkorz2hesukgmjmnzku5-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 on desk with Pharah from Overwatch 2 on screen](images/8zpitsjmwg6uaggsxjangz-320-80.jpg)
This Corsair OLED monitor deal is great, but there’s an even cheaper dupe for over $200 less
By Phil Hayton published
Deals A whopping 20% off brings the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 back down to its lowest price, but there is a cheaper OLED monitor that boasts the same LG panel.
![Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 monitor with Spyro on screen](images/mawghkjcq8yo6opuhxpya8-320-80.jpg)
Should you buy a 4K monitor on Prime Day?
By Phil Hayton published
Prime Day 2024 Wondering if you should buy a 4K monitor this Prime Day? We’re here to help you pick the perfect panel for your gaming setup.
![Lenovo Legion Go with Robocop: Rogue City gameplay on screen](images/c3cgnqggnselhxxnvw67fa-320-80.jpg)
You can now grab the Lenovo Legion Go for a record-low price, but I’d check out the Asus ROG Ally first
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Lenovo Legion Go is almost as cheap as the Asus ROG Ally thanks to a record-low deal at Amazon, but I’d consider your handheld options before clicking buy.
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The first batch of Anbernic RG Cube handhelds is reportedly suffering from screen issues
By Phil Hayton published
News Multiple reports of Anbernic RG Cube screen faults have surfaced, with early units suffering from the same light bleed woes as pre-production units.
![Steam Deck with mascot face on screen surrounded by compatible Steam Deck docks](images/rianflxyeb3xwsj2ru3cxf-320-80.jpg)
The best Steam Deck dock 2024: Park your portable PC
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options in 2024, including desktop hubs that'll turn your handheld into a hybrid PC and travel friendly adapters.
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For under $500, this Hisense model is the QLED gaming TV I’d pick right now
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab a new 55-inch Hisense QLED TV for under $500 thanks to a record-low discount, and it’s a great value panel that’ll suit most PS5 and Xbox players.
![Hand holding modded Game Boy Color with white shell and AMOLED screen with Japanese version of Kirby's Tilt 'n' Tumble on screen](images/guu4k5innnmmbbtcx6xgqo-320-80.jpg)
The Game Boy Color is once again my favorite handheld thanks to this gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen mod
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now upgrade your Game Boy Color with an AMOLED screen, and the mod is both easy to install and adds a display that’ll rival even modern handhelds.
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The best PC cases 2024: perfect shells for high-spec rigs
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running you through all the best PC case options available on the market right now, catering to all major form factors and styles.