Articles by 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

Analyst warns that we're in the 'Wild West' of game prices - 'people still buy these games at these high price points'

By Dashiell Wood published 6 August 25

Don't expect uniform game prices any time soon, a prominent industry analyst has warned.

Best PC controllers in 2025: top gamepads from GameSir, Thrustmaster and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 6 August 25

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G phone in hand and on grass showing homescreens and cameras up close

I tested the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G for months and it would be decent if the software didn’t make me want to tear my hair out

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G delivers good performance and a seriously impressive display, but it’s held back by a hit and miss camera and awful software.

The best gaming consoles on a blue background.

Best gaming console in 2025: every major system tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2025, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

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Best handheld games consoles in 2025: the top systems we've tried

By Dashiell Wood last updated 5 August 25

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

The best VR headsets in 2025: top virtual reality headsets from Meta, Valve and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best VR headsets you should consider buying for an optimal virtual reality experience.

Don't let your Switch 2 get toasty – Nintendo warns against using the new console outside on hot days

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

Nintendo issues a warning about letting the Switch 2 get too hot.

'Battlefield 3 and 4 were our strongest muses' – Battlefield 6 developer details the series' return to a gritty, modern setting

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

We discuss the inspirations behind upcoming FPS Battlefield 6 with a Battlefield Studios developer.

Battlefield 6 dev promises the game will return to the 'gritty' tone of earlier entries – 'you're not running around in a hero cape'

By Demi Williams published 5 August 25

Battlefield 6 will be a modern military shooter inspired by earlier entries in the series and designed as a "gritty and real" experience for players.

The best PS4 controllers in 2025: our favorites from Sony, Victrix and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 August 25

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 controllers that money can buy from official gamepads to third-party offerings.

The Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded could make one of the best PS5 controllers even better

By Dashiell Wood published 4 August 25

PDP has revealed an overhauled version of one of its best controllers.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 proves that I don’t need a Steam Deck anymore

By Dashiell Wood published 3 August 25

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is the perfect Nintendo Switch 2 launch game: an ambitious port that shows what the console can do.

The new Battlefield 6 system requirements will let you know whether the open beta will run on your PC

By Dashiell Wood published 1 August 25

The Battlefield 6 system requirements are here.

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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase live: all the announcements and news as it happened

By Rob Dwiar, Rhys Wood last updated 31 July 25

Everything that happened and was announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

I learned tai chi from a bear, fought a man named Chubby Brother, then caught the bubonic plague in Where Winds Meet – and now I’m downloading this free PS5 game on day one

By Dashiell Wood published 30 July 25

We try upcoming open-world adventure Where Winds Meet and end up with the bubonic plague.

Massive new Mario Kart World patch adds a must-have feature for completionists

By Dashiell Wood published 30 July 25

Nintendo Switch 2 game Mario Kart World has just received a massive patch.

‘No other studio has made this kind of game before’ – Where Winds Meet developers on building the ultimate free-to-play Chinese fantasy epic

By Dashiell Wood published 29 July 25

We sit down with the team at Everstone Studio to discuss the upcoming open-world action game Where Winds Meet.

Razer reveals a brand-new gaming headset line and, for once, console gamers won't miss out

By Dashiell Wood published 29 July 25

Razer has unveiled the new BlackShark V3 Pro line for console and PC.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will actually be playable at Gamescom 2025, making me think a release might be imminent

By Dashiell Wood published 29 July 25

Hollow Knight: Silksong will playable at Gamescom 2025.

The Battlefield 6 battle royale map has seemingly leaked, and Warzone's days could be numbered

By Dashiell Wood published 28 July 25

Latest Battlefield 6 data mining leak gives us the low-down of its upcoming battle royale mode.

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The best Sims 4 Expansion Packs in 2025

By Dashiell Wood last updated 25 July 25

These are our top choices for any The Sims 4 players wondering which Expansion Pack to buy.

Dying Light: The Beast has been delayed so the studio can make it 'best Dying Light game' ever

By Dashiell Wood published 25 July 25

Dying Light: The Beast has been delayed by a few weeks.

KontrolFreek Minecraft controller accessories.

KontrolFreek reveals new Minecraft thumbsticks, including a model for Nintendo Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published 24 July 25

KontrolFreek unveils new Minecraft thumbsticks.

'He's probably pissed off' – Dying Light: The Beast director discusses setting a super-powered Kyle Crane loose and dialing the gore up to 11

By Dashiell Wood published 21 July 25

We go hands on with Dying Light: The Beast and discuss our experience with game director Nathan Lemaire.

Donkey Kong next to a Marshall speaker and Fitbit

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech new stories from Marshall's great new speaker to Fitbit's major outage

By Hamish Hector published 19 July 25

Here are the biggest tech news stories from Nintendo, Fitbit, OpenAI, Marshall, and more for July 19, 2025.

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