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
Cyber Monday GPU deals 2024: graphics card offers still ongoing
Deals Cyber Monday GPU deals are on the horizon, and the event should help the latest g📖raphics cards dip below MSRP.
Cyber Monday PS5 deals will end today - I've got 19 console, game, and accessory discounts worth grabbing ASAP
Cyber Monday Here are 19 Cyber Monday PS5 deals you'll want to check out before t𓆏he s🐟ale is over.
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.
The best Cyber Monday SSD deals 2024: the biggest drive discounts still live
Deals Cyber Monday SSD deals are he🧸re and we're on hand to fill you in on what SSD offers are worth your attention.
The LG OLED B4 is now under $600 for Cyber Monday, and it's my favorite TV deal of the year
Black Friday The 48-inch LG OLED B4 has dropped to just $599.99 thanks⛄ to a Best Buy Cyber Monday discount.
The best Cyber Monday external hard drive deals 2024: the biggest deals still live
Deals Cyber Monday external🌜 hard drive deals are here for 2024, providing you with a chance to grab great portable storage price cuts.
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 dealsꦚ are still holding out strong but get in there quick b꧅efore 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 3🌳60 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 ꧑record low for Black Friday, meaning you could grab one for less in time forꦇ 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 cheaper thanks to Black Friday, and it could provide you with the handheld battery boost you've b𓄧een 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 ROG Phone 8 Pro has taken a $270 price cut ahead of Black Friday, meaning you can grab the po♏we🎐rful 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 Plus, and that's a reason to pick one up even with𝓡out a Black Frid𒈔ay discount.
Modretro Chromatic review: "a remarkable modern Game Boy that'll outlive my original"
Review The Modretro Chromatic is a beautiful Game Boy Color homage that uses accurate F🐷PGA tec𝕴h 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
Thꦦe MSI Claw is sitting at a record low price, but you should weigh up if 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 revea🎃led a new white Steam Deck OLED that'll arrive November 18 for $679, but the limited edition h🔯andheld boasts 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 𓆉version is a must have for fans.
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 smaꦛll♑er for fps 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 F𒉰riday just around the corner, I take a look at the gaming monitor brand KOORUI and why you can trust the brand during 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 availabl🎃e for half price at Amazon, and for under $2✨00, it'll make for a pretty 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
Features Opiniꦚon | The Playdate makes for a great 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 differenc𝓡es between Nvidia and AMD graphics cards that should help you when browsing deals this Black Friday.
