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

Best cheap gaming PC deals February 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here are the best cheap gaming PC deals available right now, including shiny new RTX 4060 builds and reliable RTX 3060 machines that pack a punch.

Dough Spectrum Black 32 review: “small quirks are keeping it from being a dreamboat display”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Dough Spectrum Black 32 is a gloriously glossy 4K 240hz monitor with dual mode 480Hz abilities, but its firmware keeps the gaming monitor from perfection.
I had a blast playing shooters on this 1440p OLED monitor designed by esports players, and now it's cheaper than ever
By Phil Hayton published
Deal The 27-inch Sony Inzone M10S is an exceptional 1440p 480Hz gaming monitor with a competitive edge, and it's currently down to its lowest ever price.
The best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
By Phil Hayton last updated
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2024, including the Nintendo Switch, portable PCs like the Steam Deck, and other systems we've put to the test.
The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
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.
AMD finally confirms it'll release its Radeon RX 9070 GPU this March, and I suspect it'll be a mid-range menace
By Phil Hayton published
News AMD has confirmed that Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards will go on sale this March, and the later launch could help it fight the mid-range Nvidia RTX 5070.
Proposed US tariffs make your next gaming handheld up to 35% more expensive
By Phil Hayton published
news Gaming handhelds by the likes of Anbernic and Miyoo could end up more expensive thanks to proprosed US tariffs, and prices could increase by up to 35%.
BenQ GR10 Steam Deck dock review: "I’ve waited years for this HDMI 2.1 docking station"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The BenQ GR10 Steam Deck dock is one of the first HDMI 2.1 docking stations for Valve's handheld to emerge, and it boasts versatility at a premium price.
Best graphics card 2025: the top GPU options I'd recommend for PC gamers
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 Atari 7800+ is down to a new record low price for those of you who didn't grow up with an NES
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Atari 7800+ is now cheaper than ever thanks to a 22% discount at Amazon, and the retro console well worth grabbing if you miss using old cartridges.
I know everyone's hyped for the RTX 5090, but this 16GB AMD GPU could come in clutch for cheap PC gaming thrills
By Phil Hayton published
Deals For under $300, this AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT deal will revamp your rig with a respectable 16GB GPU and help you run new games at 1440p
Best monitor for Xbox Series X 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for Xbox Series X right that'll pair nicely with Microsoft's console, whether you're on a budget or looking for something premium.
The best 4K monitor for gaming 2025: the greatest UHD panels I've tested yet
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying guide I've been testing all the best 4K gaming monitors on the market, finding the biggest and brightest panels for your next setup upgrade.
The best OLED TV for gaming 2025: my go to screens with spectacular colors
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best OLED TVs for gaming, including budget options and premium panels that'll breathe life into your favorite console and PC adventures.
Best 120Hz 4K TV 2025: screens for new consoles and PC
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 2025
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.
The best portable monitors for gaming 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.
Where to buy RTX 5080: cards are moving fast as stock drops
By Phil Hayton last updated
The RTX 5080 will be available to buy today, and these are the retailers I'd check out first when grabbing the Nvidia graphics card.

Where to buy RTX 5090: stock is running slim, but Nvidia just jumped in
By Phil Hayton last updated
Trying to find where to buy the RTX 5090 right now is tricky, but I'm here with stock updates and advice that'll help you grab the Nvidia graphics card.
RTX 5000 stock is vanishing before my eyes, but I'm counting on one retailer to save the day
By Phil Hayton published
News Nvidia RTX 50 series stock is pretty scarce, but there's a retailer you wouldn't expect with a pretty promising graphics card notification system in place.
PNY RTX 5080 OC review: "this GPU is for the next-gen overclockers"
By Phil Hayton published
The PNY RTX 5080 OC offers up a factory overclock for a 4K FPS boost, but it's much larger than Nvidia's Founders Edition graphics card.
Best PS5 external hard drives 2025: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying guide We've been hands-on with all the latest storage upgrades so you can find the best PS5 external hard drive for your system.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review: "the 4K GPU I'd aim for this generation"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 boasts fantastic DLSS 4 abilities, and the new Founders Edition design makes it one of the nicest looking graphics cards yet.
Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2025: all the fastest solutions we've tested
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up the best Xbox Series X hard drives, expansion cards, and portable SSDs so you can get the right storage solution for you.
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