Dashiell Wood

Dashiell Wood

Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

Articles by: Dashiell Wood

The Starfield soundtrack vinyl.

These new Starfield vinyl records looks like an absolute treat for dedicated fans

By Dashiell Wood published

The Starfield soundtrack is coming to vinyl in a new collaboration between Bethesda and Laced Records.

PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro pre-orders: stock is live and here's where to buy one

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Here are all the best links and information to make your PS5 Pro pre-order journey smooth and successful.

The new Thurstmaster Heart controller for Xbox and PC.

Thrustmaster has revealed the Heart, an Xbox and PC controller with Hall effect thumbsticks

By Dashiell Wood published

The latest PC and Xbox controller from Thrustmaster has mechanical buttons and Hall effect thumbsticks.

A promotional image from the upcoming Life & Death expansion pack for The Sims 4.

The Sims 4 Life & Death expansion pack will arrive on Halloween

By Dashiell Wood published

A spooky new DLC for The Sims 4 drops on Halloween

The Fortnite x Shaq crossover skins.

It's official, Shaq is coming to Fortnite - here's everything you need to know

By Dashiell Wood published

Basketball superstar turned entrepreneur and rapper Shaquille O’Neal is coming to Fortnite.

Best Xbox Series X monitors

The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2024

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide This is our roundup of the best monitors for Xbox Series X that are available to buy now.

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying guide Our guide to the best Xbox Series X hard drives will help you increase your console’s storage for less.

PS5 Monitor Buying Guide

The best monitors for PS5 in 2024 - let your games shine on screen

By Rob Dwiar last updated

One of the best monitors for PS5 will help your games shine and run super smooth while also allowing for great PC integration.

The Sims Labs: Town Stories key art.

A new The Sims mobile game has appeared - and no, it's not The Sims 5

By Dashiell Wood published

The Sims Labs: Town Stories has appeared on the Google Play Store.

The Sims Project Rene early screenshot showing a build mode.

Latest Sims Project Rene leak suggests an experience more like The Sims Mobile than fans might expect

By Dashiell Wood published

Project Rene leaks suggests daily quests and graphics like The Sims Mobile.

A screenshot of the world in Starfield: Shattered Space.

Starfield: Shattered Space finally ditches the empty expanse of space for a more finely-crafted location, and I couldn’t be happier

By Dashiell Wood published

I go hands-on with Starfield: Shattered Space and am largely impressed with what it brings to the table.

The Super Pocket handheld games console on a pale green background.

Best handheld games consoles in 2024

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide If you're in the market for a handheld games console, these are our top recommendations.

Lords of the Fallen

The Lords of the Fallen sequel is officially in development, with a Sniper Ghost Warrior installment on the way too

By Dashiell Wood published

The PS5 home screen is back to normal after it was suddenly filled with promo posts.

Halo Infinite

How to gameshare on Xbox

By Dashiell Wood published

This is our step by step guide on how to gameshare on Xbox in order to let your friends or family access your game library.

Best PC controllers

Best PC controllers in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.

Best VR headsets

The best VR headsets in 2024: top virtual reality headsets for immersive gaming

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best VR headsets that are worth your time and money this year.

PlayStation Network

PSN is down - here's what we know about the latest PlayStation Network outage

By Rob Dwiar last updated

PlayStation Network is down for users across the globe.

The Lexar Play 2280 SSD on a desk mat.

Lexar Play 2280 review: really needs a price cut

By Dashiell Wood published

The Lexar Play 2280 could be a solid option on sale, but is far too expensive at its current price.

The PS5 Home screen.

Don't panic! Those awful changes to the PS5 home screen were just a bug

By Dashiell Wood published

The PS5 home screen is back to normal after it was suddenly filled with promo posts.

A Stellar Blade screenshot showing the world.

Loads more PS5 Pro enhanced games have been spotted on the PlayStation Store

By Dashiell Wood published

The PS5 Pro enhanced library is already growing, with loads more games spotted on the PlayStation Store.

A person wearing Orion glasses while sat on the couch, Zelda waves her wand in Hyrule, and the PS5 Pro stands proud, all in the same image.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the PS5 Pro preorders to Meta announcing its Orion AR glasses

By Hamish Hector published

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Meta, Sony, Nintendo and more for September 21, 2024.

Some of the PS5 Pro enhanced games on sale right now.

If you just pre-ordered the PS5 Pro, don't miss these huge savings on six enhanced games

By Dashiell Wood published

Consider picking up these six PS5 Pro enhanced games at massive discounts now.

The latest Xbox game bar update on PC.

The latest Xbox feature makes massive game updates much less annoying

By Dashiell Wood published

You can now pre-load updates for certain Xbox games and start playing straight away when they drop.

The Seagate Game Drive for PS5 on a blue background.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2024: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Here's our breakdown of the best PS5 external hard drives, from budget picks to flagship models.

Best SD cards for Nintendo Switch

The best SD cards for Switch in 2024: the perfect way to expand your Nintendo game collection

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide This is our comprehensive guide to all of the best Nintendo Switch SD cards available to buy right now.

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