Phil Hayton

Phil Hayton

Freelancer

Phil is the hardware editor at GamesRadar+ responsible for covering retro gaming shenanigans, but also likes to put the latest gaming handhelds, graphics cards, and monitors to the test. In a previous life, they served as a member of the PCGamesN team, providing PC hardware news, reviews, and insights. They also spent a chunk of time contributing words to the likes of the BBC, The Daily Star, GameByte, and Den of Geek.

Articles by: Phil Hayton

A retro gaming PC

How to Build a Retro Gaming PC

By Phil Hayton published

A nifty nostalgia-fueled guide to help you craft your dream retro PC.

Spyro: Reignited Trilogy

Game remakes vs remasters: what's the difference?

By Phil Hayton published

Versus Videogame re-releases are wonderfully confusing, but we're hear to make things a bit simpler.

Sega Dreamcast

Using the Sega Dreamcast in the modern age

By Phil Hayton published

In Depth Here's why it might be a good time to try out Sega's last ever console.

Before Dark Souls and Elden Ring: FromSoftware's weird, wonderful past

By Phil Hayton published

In Depth As we wait for more news on Elden Ring, we look back at how developer FromSoftware crafted its unique RPG experience.

Intellivision Amico: can the retro revival console offer something new?

By Phil Hayton published

in depth We spoke with Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico about what the company’s upcoming system, the Amico, plans to bring to the realm of console gaming.

Game Boy Advance: why it's the best way to play classic Nintendo titles

By Phil Hayton published

In Depth We take a look at why the Game Boy Advance is becoming a popular way to play retro Nintendo titles.

How to play the best retro games

By Phil Hayton published

In Depth We take a look at the many options available to those looking to capture some gaming nostalgia in the modern era.

How to mod your Game Boy and Game Boy Advance

By Phil Hayton published

In Depth We've put together this handy guide on how you can modify your old Game Boy to get it looking fresh and new.

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