Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The Lenovo Legion Go isn't my favorite, but it could end up being the better Xbox handheld for under $500
News The ROG Xbox Ally is on the horizon, but discounts on the Lenovo Legion Go could give it a serious edge over the Microsoft handheld gaming PC.
I'd pair this NES-themed gaming mouse with a sleeper PC, but it boasts plenty of modern clicker tricks
News The 8Bitdo Retro R8 is a gaming mouse that looks like an old NES accessory, but it boasts high specs that'll help it pair perfectly with a punchy sleeper PC.
I use this stylish retro mini PC as a living room indie games portal, and it's effectively a tiny Xbox that rivals handhelds
News The Ayaneo AM02 is a mini PC that looks like a futuristic NES, performs like a high-end handheld, and can act like a tiny Xbox using Windows 11.
A third-party Nintendo Switch 2 dock that "works" with the handheld just arrived at Amazon, but I'd avoid it for now
News You can now grab a third-party dock designed for Switch 2 at Amazon, but compatibility issues mean it's a pain to use with your TV.
The OG Switch has one massive advantage over the Switch 2, and it'll let you extend your screen using this cheap portable monitor
News The Switch 2 is fantastic, but unlike Nintendo's last handheld, it can't hook up to portable monitors for under $70 using a single cable.
Struggling with poor Switch 2 battery life? This Power Bank will lend Ninty's handheld a helping hand
Deal The Baseus Blade will extend your Switch 2 battery life far beyond its natural capabilities, and it's currently under $50.
This mini arcade machine is my favorite retro game room gadget, and it makes for a phenomenal conversation starter
News Quarter Arcades Bubble Bobble arcade machine is remarkably small, but it makes a big impression with its visuals, authentic details, and built-in battery.
Modders are already working on Switch 2 Joy-Con adapters, and I'm hyped to use old gamepads in handheld mode
News You can now 3D print an adapter for Nintendo Switch 2 that lets you use the original Joy-Con in handheld mode, and it could give your controllers a second life.
KYY K3 Portable Monitor review: "a remarkably cheap handheld screen"
rEVIEW The 15.6-inch KYY K3 Portable Monitor provides an excellent portable punch for the money, and it pairs wonderfully with the Steam Deck and Switch.
The first Steam Deck dock I tested is now under $20, and picking one up is a no-brainer
Deals For under $20, you can grab a Jsaux 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock and unlock the handheld's hybrid console abilities.
This LG OLED TV is one year old, here's why I bought it for my Switch 2 over the latest model
News It might be an older gaming TV, but here's why I'd pair the LG OLED C4 with the Nintendo Switch 2 over 2025's OLED C5.
The humble Steam Deck dock is the reason I'd buy Valve's handheld over a Switch 2 right now
Feature Picking up a Steam Deck dock for Valve's handheld helps it take the Nintendo Switch 2 head-on, and the docked experience is arguably superior.
This ridiculously adorable Kirby controller works with Switch 2, and it'll provide pink puffball goodness for under $30
Deals You can now grab the PowerA Kirby Mouthful controller for under $30 at Amazon, and I can confirm the gamepad works with the Nintendo Switch 2.
Switch 2 docks require a "20V power input to activate TV mode," according to accessory maker Jsaux
News Turns out the Nintendo Switch 2 needs a 20V power input to trigger its TV mode output, but Jsaux says it's working on a compatible docking station.
I almost missed this Switch 2 HDR setting, and your TV will thank you for the fix
News Turns out there are additional Nintendo Switch 2 HDR settings you may have missed, and they'll help your TV display more detail in docked mode.
The Switch 2 has a big dock compatibility problem, and I need Nintendo to fix it before it ruins my summer plans
News The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be currently incompatible with all third-party docking stations and displays with USB-C DisplayPort Alt support.
Ayaneo just announced a new handheld homage to the 3DS, and it could outpace the ROG Xbox Ally X
News The Ayaneo Flip 1S DS is a clamshell handheld PC with dual screens and a punchy new Ryzen AI chipset, and it could trump the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X.
Everything we know about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally
Feature Here's everything you need to know about the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft and Asus' upcoming gaming handheld range that adds console elements to a Windows 11 device.
Turns out you can use a GameCube controller adapter to play Nintendo Switch 2 using a PS5 DualSense, and the setup is less complicated than you'd think.
News Using a PS5 controller with Switch 2 is suspiciously easy.
You can play Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 with a mouse and keyboard, and it makes the console feel like a handheld PC
News The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a mouse and keyboard, and we've already used both to play Cyberpunk 2077.
One of my favorite Switch 2 features is super boring, but it makes traveling with the handheld a dream
News The Nintendo Switch 2 has plenty of new design features, but as someone who travels around with handhelds, I'm thrilled at the size of its USB-C Power Adapter.
Your Switch 2 will happily use a webcam without USB-C, and I feel like Nintendo should be telling you that
News No, you don't need a USB-C Camera for Switch 2, as despite Nintendo's guidance, the handheld is compatible with USB-A webcams using the docking station.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs Switch Pro Controller
Feature Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vs the Switch Pro controller isn't a straight fight, but the newbie does pack more of a punch if you've got deep pockets.
