Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The best CPU for gaming 2025: Processing power unleashed
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.
Where to buy RTX 5070: all the retailers to check when mid-range GPUs launch next month
You'll need to be prepared in order to buy an RTX 5070 GPU on release in February - these are all the retailers I'd check first.
Where to buy RTX 5080: retailers I'd head to for pre-orders later this month
The RTX 5080 will be available to buy January 30, and these are the retailers I'd check out first when grabbing the Nvidia graphics card.
Sorry, an Alienware gaming handheld isn't on the way, but Dell says its looking "pretty heavily” at the space
News Dell has shared why there isn't an Alienware gaming handheld yet, the company seemingly isn't satisfied with the Steam Deck format.
Lenovo Legion Go S pre-orders are now live, but I'm waiting for the $499 SteamOS version
News The Lenovo Legion Go S is now available to pre-order at Best Buy for $729, but you'll need to wait a bit longer for the cheaper SteamOS model.
The best Steam Deck dock 2025: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend
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 explains why the Radeon RX 9070 XT was pulled from its CES 2025 keynote, but I'm still confused at its approach to RDNA 4
CES 2025 AMD says the Radeon RX 9070 XT will get its own showcase alongside RDNA 4, as it seemingly didn't have enough time for graphics card announcements at CES.
Best Alienware gaming PC 2025: Out of this world Aurora builds
Buying guide Here are the best Alienware gaming PCs available in 2024, including Nvidia RTX-powered rigs and machines armed with cutting edge DDR5 RAM.
Best retro game 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.
The best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
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.
Quarter Arcades Taito Bubble Bobble review: “I’m head over heels for this adorable mini arcade homage”
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Where to buy RTX 5090: retailers I'd pre-order Nvidia's latest graphics card at first
Looking to buy the RTX 5090 ASAP? Here are the retailers I'd shop at for Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell graphics card.
I covered the RTX 4080 launch, and the RTX 5080 feels like serious GPU Deja vu
Feature The RTX 5080 offers up 16GB VRAM for $999, but that spec and price combo could lead it down the same path as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080.
Razer has a new RGB-clad Steam Deck dock, but it's missing one key feature I'd include for future handhelds
CES 2025 The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma will bring RGB lighting and plenty of ports to your Steam Deck for $79.99 on January 30, but you aren't getting HDMI 2.1.
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.
Lenovo makes its new Legion Go family official, and I'm fixated on the handheld maker's $499.99 "Steam Deck"
Three new Lenovo Legion Go handhelds are inbound, including SteamOS model and a new OLED version armed with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU.
RTX 5090 vs RTX 4090: How does Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell GPU compare?
Here's how the RTX 5090 compares to the RTX 4090, including a side by side comparison of prices, graphics card specs, and Nvidia GPU features.
A new Alienware Aurora 2025 model is coming, but I'm more interested in its Area 51 sibling that takes a "DIY approach to desktops"
CES 2025 Dell just announced new Alienware Aurora 2025 and Area 51 gaming PC builds at CES 2025, and the latter serves as an upgradable high-end rig with standard parts.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 will officially burst onto the scene for a eye watering $1,999 this January
CES 2025 Nvidia has officially unveiled its new GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, and the $2,000 newcomer will be accompanied by a RTX 5070 with RTX 4090 abilities.
I'm hyped for what the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme will bring to handhelds, even if it doesn't power the Steam Deck 2
CES 2025 Three new AMD Ryzen Z2 processors are on the way, and they'll help your handheld gaming PC of the future reach new frame rate heights.
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is officially coming Q1 2025 with 16GB VRAM, but the first RDNA 4 graphics card isn't an RTX 5090 rival
CES 2025 The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT are se to be the red team's first RDNA 4 graphics cards, but you'll need to wait a bit longer for official specs and pricing.
I spent the PlayStation 30th anniversary using a mini PS1 that nobody liked, but modding has turned it into something special
Deals The PlayStation Classic isn't the PS1 mini many players originally hoped for, but thanks to modding, it's now one of the best ways to play retro Sony outings.
I can't lie - my Christmas plans include using this 480Hz monitor to play Overwatch 2 at ridiculous speeds
Deals The Sony Inzone M10S pushes the 1440p gaming monitor bar higher with a speedy 480Hz refresh rate and vibrant OLED panel, and it's perfect for Overwatch 2.
