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
Prime Day TV deals 2024: big screen deals to expect this summer
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 summer.
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.
Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: What we expect to see this July
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day Prime Day PS5 deals are worth preparing for. Here are our predictions for the Summer's biggest sale.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2024: Out of this world Aurora builds
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide We've rounded up the best Alienware gaming PC prices and deals going right now.
Best graphics card 2024: Top GPU options for every PC build
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide We're rounding up the best graphics card options available now, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs that cater to gaming PC players across the board.
13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K review: “I can’t see myself craving another CPU any time soon”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The 13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K is a powerhouse CPU that offers up a similar experience to the latest 14th-gen chips, and its price makes it worth buying over new SKUs.
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low, and I’d pick it up over most handhelds
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the Asus ROG Ally for $549.99 thanks to an extra $50 off, and the offer makes it a great handheld for players craving a performance boost.
The LG OLED C4 just dropped to a record low, and it makes it hard to recommend any other gaming TV
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The 48-inch LG OLED C4 just dropped under $1,400, and the new record-low price could help you snag the 2024 gaming TV for a chunk less than normal.
Everything we know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
By Phil Hayton last updated
News We're rounding up everything we know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, including rumors surrounding the next gen graphics card's release date and specs.
RTX 5090 specs leak out alongside other Nvidia Blackwell GPU configurations
By Phil Hayton published
News A bunch of RTX 5000 specs have emerged, including RTX 5090 bandwidth details, Stream Multiprocessor counts, and memory type across graphics card SKUs.
Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up your top options for the very best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC you can get.
Best 120Hz 4K TV guide 2024: get your games smooth and fast
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best 120Hz 4K TVs going right now to ensure you can pick from the specialist screens to bag the highest refresh rate on a home TV.
Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X 2024
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X options available now, including killer 4K displays and speedy 120Hz high refresh rate screens.
Phil Spencer hints that an Xbox portable could be in the works after all - “I think we should have a handheld too”
By Phil Hayton published
News We might have missed out on an Xbox handheld at the Games Showcase, but Phil Spencer has hinted that a portable console could still be on the cards for the future.