Latest articles by Phil Hayton
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.
The best gaming monitor 2025: the most impressive displays I've tested this year
Buying guide Here are the best gaming monitor models in 2024, including punchy OLED panels, super speedy screens, and brilliant budget options.
The Commodore 64 Ultimate is the C64 remake enthusiasts deserve, and I’m bracing for a huge microcomputer revival
Review The Commodore 64 Ultimate is an ultra-authentic C64 remake that blends old functionality with modern tricks, and it could spark a massive microcomputing revival
Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2025: all the fastest solutions we've tested
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.
Hey mom and dad, those PS5 and Xbox handhelds your kids want for Christmas aren't what you think
News If you're looking to pick up the PlayStation Portal or Xbox Ally ahead of Christmas, there are a few things you should know about both handhelds before buying.
New Analogue 3D "Funtastic" N64 colors are dropping today with 2000s vibes and matching controllers
News The Analogue 3D is getting a bunch of new colors via a highly limited Funtastic range, allowing fans to grab a 4K N64 with 2000s vibes for $299.
Abxylute just revealed a $70 Android handheld with questionable specs, but the OG Xbox lover in me is delighted
News The Abxylute E1 is a new dual OS retro handheld with Android and Linux capabilities, and while its specs are underwhelming, it is giving big OG Xbox vibes.
Best gaming handheld 2025: I'd hit these portable PCs and emulation consoles first
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2025, including the Nintendo Switch 2, portable PCs like the Steam Deck OLED, and various other great devices.
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.
Leaks point towards a new OneXPlayer handheld with a next-gen "Pather Lake" Intel chip within
News Benchmarks for a yet-to-be-released OneXPlayer handheld PC with an Intel Pather Lake chipset have leaked, but it'll wear a familiar premium price tag.
The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options for Valve's handheld and compatible alternatives, including hubs that are great for at home and travel.
Like some sort of handheld necromancer, this modder just transformed the Wii U Gamepad into a Switch Lite, and I both love and hate it
News What do you get when you cross a Switch Lite with a Wii U Gamepad? You get this Ultimate Switch U by modder KOUZEX that's beautifully cursed.
The ROG Xbox Ally just got its first ever discount, and I'd give it a chance for under $500
Deals The ROG Xbox Ally just dropped in price for the first time, and while it's not as punchy as Microsoft's flagship gaming handheld, I'd consider it at under $500.
Looks like the Asus ROG Ally just got discontinued, but it's at least down to a price I'd pay
News Looks like new Asus ROG Ally stock is no longer available at Best Buy, but there is a last chance to grab an open-box handheld for under $500.
Best retro consoles 2025: my favorite ways to play classic capers
Buying guide Here are the best retro game consoles in 2025, including mini plug-and-play systems, emulation devices, and accessories that will upscale your original hardware.
"Dare you to turn this into a working console" - Lego's latest Creator 3-in-1 build is begging to join my functioning retro handheld collection
News You can now pre-order Lego's new Creator 3-in-1 Retro Game Console set, and I've just been dared to turn it into a functioning handheld.
One of my favorite '90s N64 games that happens to be a precursor to GTA just arrived on an emulation console I can't afford
News Body Harvest and A Boy and His Blob just arrived on the Polymega emulation console, and you can also run the former classic by the developers of GTA on a PC.
The best retro gifts 2025 according to experts of all things old-school gaming
Gifts These are the best retro gifts for fans old-school gaming, no matter their system of choice
Cyber Monday retro deals 2025: console, handheld, and accessory discounts still around
Deals Cyber Monday retro deals are a rap, but there are still some console, handheld, and accessory offers to be had.
Cyber Monday gaming PC deals 2025: Rig reductions still available right now
Deals Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are done for 2025, but some of the best discounts and rig reductions are still live right now.
Best Black Friday 4K 120Hz TV deals 2025: the biggest offers still live
Deals Black Friday 4K 120Hz TV deals are technically over, but some displays are still available with delicious discounts as we enter December.
Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2025: display discounts still lingering
Deals Black Friday gaming monitor deals are still around, so you'll want to check out remaining display discounts for a last-minute bargain.
Black Friday Steam Deck deals 2025: remaining savings on handhelds and accessories
Deals Black Friday Steam Deck deals are now live,
