
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

Secretlab Heavy Duty Monitor Arm review: an Olympic mount for monstrous screens
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Secretlab Heavy Duty Monitor Arm provides the strength needed to mount even the biggest gaming monitors and ultrawide screens.

Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2024: portable PC price cuts to expect this year
By Phil Hayton published
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.

The best PC cases 2024: build with confidence and style
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.

Asus ROG Ally X rumors point towards 24GB RAM and an eight-hour battery
By Phil Hayton published
News Leaks suggest the Asus ROG ALLY X will come armed with faster 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and a battery that could last up to eight hours on a single charge.

Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2024: handheld offers to expect this year
By Phil Hayton published
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

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.

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.

BenQ BeCreatus review: “a Steam Deck dock for your laptop and console too”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BenQ BeCreatus is a fantastic Steam Deck dock alternative that will also accommodate laptops, consoles, and more, but it absolutely on the pricey side.

Nintendo Switch 2 isn't the only handheld Nvidia is apparently planning to power
By Phil Hayton published
News New rumors suggest that Nintendo isn’t the only handheld company on Nvidia’s radar, as the GPU giant could team up with Mediatek to make a new SoC.

Asus ROG Ally X price leaks match up to what I was expecting, but it’s not all bad news for handheld fans
By Phil Hayton published
News Rumors suggest the Asus ROG Ally X will come in at $799, but this could provide the perfect excuse for even better handheld deals to take center stage.

This Sony OLED TV is practically made for PS5, and it’s down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab $400 off the Sony Bravia XR A75L at best buy, and the discount brings the PS5 TV back down to its lowest price.

This record-low Samsung Odyssey G9 price makes it hard for me to recommend any other ultrawide monitor right now
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Samsung Odyssey G9 just dropped to its lowest-ever price, and the 50% discount means you can grab a speedy 240Hz QLED ultrawide display for under $700

How to connect your Steam Deck to your TV
By Phil Hayton published
Guide Here’s how to connect your Steam Deck to a TV, including what you’ll need to hook things up and how to adjust display settings using SteamOS.

The next Asus handheld isn’t the ROG Ally 2, but I’m still hyped for a refresh
By Phil Hayton published
News Asus has officially revealed the ROG Ally X, a revamped version of the handheld gaming PC that could solve our battery life woes.

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.

This Samsung QLED TV is a great PS5 display that looks like a painting, and it's down to its lowest price
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Samsung’s The Frame TV has dropped back to a record low, and while it can blend in to look like wall art, it’ll pair nicely with your PS5 or Xbox Series X.

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.

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.

I test Steam Deck docks for a living, but I'd still rather have one of these gaming monitors
By Phil Hayton published
Features Here are some great gaming monitors that have a Steam Deck dock built-in, including displays with KVM switches and USB-C Power Delivery.

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.

Looks like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 could arrive before the RTX 5090
By Phil Hayton published
News Fresh rumors suggest the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 may arrive first this year, contradicting previous reports that the RTX 5090 would be the only GPU to release.

The best Steam Deck accessories 2024: handy handheld add-ons
By Phil Hayton published
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 handheld I use as a makeshift PlayStation Portal is down to its lowest-ever price, but only through this weekend
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab the Razer Edge for under $250 thanks to Amazon’s Gaming Week sale, and the Android portable makes for a great PS Portal alternative.