Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

Articles by: Rhys Wood

After 30 hours with Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version has almost become my preferred way to play

By Rhys Wood published 5 July 25

Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is an incredibly competent port of one of the best fighting games.

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 July 25

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

Four Spartans face down waves of Covenant aliens in Firefight mode

Best Xbox Series X games 2025: smash hits for Microsoft's top console

By Jake Green last updated 4 July 25

Buying Guide Here you'll find our picks of the best Xbox Series X games across genres to enjoy current-gen gaming to the fullest.

We've been testing the best gaming chairs for years, these are our top picks for work and play

By Rob Dwiar last updated 4 July 25

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

Best PS5 headsets in 2025: the most immersive audio for PlayStation 5 from Sony, SteelSeries and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 4 July 25

Buying Guide We're bringing you all the best PS5 headsets on the market to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

The best gaming desk against a colored backdrop.

The best gaming desks in 2025: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated 4 July 25

We've rounded up all of our top picks for the best gaming desks based on size, make, style, and price.

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs in 2025: upgrade your storage for less

By Dashiell Wood last updated 4 July 25

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

EA is shutting down Bioware's Anthem next year, rendering it unplayable forever

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 25

EA is delisting Anthem next month, and it'll be taken offline permanently next year.

Best racing wheels in 2025: our favorite wheels from Thrustmaster, Logitech and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 3 July 25

Buying Guide The best racing wheels for consoles and PC are ideal if you're looking to build a dedicated sim setup.

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 3 July 25

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

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2025: essential gear for your Xbox console

By Rhys Wood last updated 3 July 25

Buying Guide The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories are essential if you want to get the most out of your console.

Xbox cancels Perfect Dark, Everwild, and an unannounced online game amidst yet another round of mass layoffs

By Rhys Wood published 3 July 25

Xbox cancels more games including the Perfect Dark reboot and closes yet another studio.

Best horror games: the scariest titles to play in 2025

By Elie Gould last updated 2 July 25

These are our best horror games available now that'll provide fans with all sorts of scares on all sorts of platforms.

The best SD cards for Switch in 2025: the perfect way to expand your Nintendo game collection

By Dashiell Wood last updated 2 July 25

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

The Seagate Game Drive for PS5 on a blue background.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2025: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Dashiell Wood last updated 2 July 25

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

Ellie, Kratos, Atreus and Ratchet in a promotional PlayStation Studios image

Best PS5 games 2025 - the top 26 PlayStation 5 titles to play right now

By Rob Dwiar last updated 2 July 25

If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks.

A screenshot from Dying Light: The Beast

Dying Light: The Beast won't have branching narrative choices, but the developer says it will pave the way for the series' future

By Rhys Wood published 2 July 25

Dying Light: The Beast will have a more straightforward plot without branching choices in order to set up the future of the series.

The best gaming consoles on a blue background.

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 1 July 25

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

The best SSD for PS5 in 2025: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated 1 July 25

Buying Guide Our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, from top performers to more affordable alternatives.

Best PS5 controllers in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 1 July 25

Buying guide We're rounding up all the best PS5 controllers around from the official options to third-party powerhouses.

The best Xbox controllers in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 1 July 25

Buying Guide All the best Xbox controllers available right now, from official gamepads to third-party powerhouses.

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 1 July 25

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

If you're nostalgic for classic Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, you'll probably want to keep an eye on this modular guitar controller

By Rhys Wood published 1 July 25

Drakong and Fender have teamed up to create a multiplatform guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, Guitar Hero and more.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s least ambitious console to date, but its improvements are astronomical

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 June 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an incredibly impressive console despite issues with battery life and some poorly thought-out features.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is so good that I wish I could use it on anything

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a seriously impressive follow-up to the already superb original.

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