Latest articles by Phil Hayton
I'm not being funny, but you'll have a Steam Machine at home if you grab this docking station for Valve's handheld
News If you'd prefer to try the new Steam Machine before you buy, you could grab my go-to docking station for your Steam Deck and take big-screen SteamOS for a spin.
Ten years later, the Steam Machine is officially back, and it might steal your console's lunch money
News Valve just officially announced a new Steam Machine, and the new AMD-based mini PC builds upon the Steam Deck's success with console features.
I've transformed HyperX's Pulsefire Saga Pro into my dream gaming mouse with the power of 3D printing, and you can too with this early Black Friday deal
Deals The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro is down to its lowest price yet ahead of Black Friday, and its endlessly customizable design makes it well worth a look.
After taking a gap year to focus on PC screens, I'm pleased to see that Sony has a new PS5 monitor in the works that will charge your Dualsense
News Sony just announced a 27-inch PlayStation Monitor that features a built-in DualSense charging hook, but I'm still waiting on a price for the 1440p 240Hz screen.
Psst, there's a cheaper version of my favorite retro handheld you should watch over Black Friday
News The Anbernic RG CubeXX is a cheaper version of the handheld maker's square screen portable that is well worth keeping an eye on as we approach Black Friday.
I'm not sure who asked for a Super Pocket Capcom x Kith fashion collab, but it's a thing
News Both Blaze and Arcade1Up have teamed up with fashion brand Kith to create a limited edition Capcom Super Pocket and cabinet, but the latter is already gone.
"This isn’t just another emulator" - I can't believe we're getting a new 8-bit console that's not a NES clone
News The Gametank is a brand-new 8-bit console that boasts its own library of cartridges, but uses its own architecture to run retro-style games.
Lenovo Legion GO review: “feels like a handheld by laptop makers”
Review The Lenovo Legion GO is an ambitious handheld PC with a high spec screen and innards, but it ultimately feels like it’s trying to do too much at once
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti review: "I'd happily buy this 4K GPU for the right price"
Review The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti packs great 4K performance not too far off the RTX 5080, but custom options like the Gigabyte Gaming OC model cost near the same.
Alienware Aurora R16 review: “I’m on board with this down-to-earth powerhouse”
The Alienware Aurora R16 is surprisingly down-to-earth for a Dell gaming PC, but what it lacks in pizazz it makes up for with performance.
I adore my LG OLED TV, but I would have jumped on this Samsung deal if it popped up first
Deals Samsung's 65-inch S84F OLED TV is under $900 at Best Buy right now, and I highly doubt you'll find many 4K 120Hz screens at this size during Black Friday.
Best graphics card 2025: the top GPU options I'd recommend for PC gamers
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.
Alienware PCs aren't for everyone, but this Aurora RTX 5070 Ti early Black Friday deal instantly caught my eye
Deals You can now grab $400 off an Alienware Aurora RTX 5070 Ti rig, and it's a gaming PC deal actually worth checking out ahead of Black Friday.
The G'AIM'E Time Crisis Lightgun console has gloriously revived my favorite arcade shooter, but I'm worried about the genre's future
Review The G'AIM'E Time Crisis Lightgun console is a valiant attempt to bring an old arcade genre to modern TVs, but its lack of additional game support holds it back.
I absolutely do not need a mini Burger Time arcade machine for my kitchen, but this discount is a threat to my air fryer
News You can now grab 29% off a Quarter Arcades Burger Time machine at Amazon, and the discount makes it the cheapest version of Numskull's tiny retro cabinet collection.
I love having quick access to Street Fighter 2 everywhere I go, and the handheld I use for on the go throwdowns is back under $60
Deals The Super Pocket Capcom Edition is back under $60 at Amazon, and the retro handheld makes for an affordable way to play Street Fighter 2 on the go.
Best PS5 external hard drives 2025: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
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.
"Pays tribute to one of the most extraordinary consoles of the 1980s" - the Vectrex Mini kickstarter is now live, and I still can't believe it's a real thing
News The Vectrex Mini Kickstarter is now live, and the tiny retro console remake has already smashed its pledge goal by well over 300%.
My favorite new N64 controller just dropped to its lowest price, and it's not just for the upcoming Analogue 3D
Deals 8Bitdo's N64 controller for the Analogue 3D is back under $30, and I'd jump on the new record low ieven if you haven't got the 4K retro console pre-ordered.
The best retro gifts 2025 according to experts of all things old-school gaming
Buying guide These are the best retro gifts for fans old-school gaming, no matter their system of choice
Best retro handheld 2025: my portable picks for playing the classics
Features Here are the best retro handheld options for playing classic games in 2025, including emulation devices, Game Boy clones, and portables with cartridge support.
The best gaming PC 2025: Find your perfect pre-built powerhouse
Buying guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2025: Out of this world Aurora builds
Buying guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2025, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting-edge DDR5 RAM.
