Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, 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

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.

Turtle Beach has announced three racing wheels for three very different target audiences

By Rhys Wood published 6 August 25

Turtle Beach is looking to shake up the racing wheel market with three upcoming mid-range products.

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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.

Best PC racing wheels in 2025: bolster your desktop with a dedicated racing sim setup

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide These are our picks for the best PC racing wheels on the market today for those considering a dedicated sim setup.

Best Xbox racing wheels in 2025: our top picks for Xbox consoles

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide We recommend the best Xbox racing wheels if you’re looking for an immersive motorsport experience.

The best PS5 racing wheels in 2025: serious driving gear from Thrustmaster, Logitech and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide All the best PS5 racing wheels available for top-tier titles on the platform like F1 24 and Gran Turismo 7.

Rare is getting a limited edition 8BitDo controller for its 40th anniversary, and I can't help but feel bittersweet about it

By Rhys Wood published 5 August 25

Amidst Everwild and Perfect Dark's cancellations, legendary British developer Rare is at least getting a cool 40th anniversary 8BitDo controller.

The best Nintendo Switch controllers 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 August 25

Buying Guide We've compiled all the best Nintendo Switch controllers to take your hybrid handheld gaming to the next level.

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 August 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.

From edgerunners to evil wrestlers, here's every big fighting game announcement at EVO 2025

By Rhys Wood published 4 August 25

If you missed EVO 2025, here's a handy guide to all of the event's major announcements.

If these PlayStation 6 leaks are to be believed, Sony's next-gen system might not be the dramatic leap you expect

By Rhys Wood published 4 August 25

PlayStation 6 specs leak might give us our first idea of what to expect from the upcoming console.

The Joy-Con 2 are definitely an improvement, but I’d still prefer almost any other Nintendo Switch 2 controller

By Rhys Wood published 2 August 25

The Joy-Con 2 controllers are much better than the originals, but I won’t be using them outside of handheld play.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls gets its first big gameplay reveal, and it's wilder than I expected

By Rhys Wood published 1 August 25

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' beginner's guide is here, and its tag mechanics are far from what I expected.

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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.

Future Games Show at Gamescom to be hosted by actors Maggie Robertson and David Hayter

By Rhys Wood published 31 July 25

Future Games Show is back at Gamescom this year, with a pair of very excellent hosts.

The next Nintendo Direct has been announced – here's when and where you can watch it

By Rhys Wood published 30 July 25

Nintendo has officially announced the next Nintendo Direct showcase.

I'm stunned – Nintendo Switch Online's updated SNES CRT filter is actually brilliant

By Rhys Wood published 30 July 25

Nintendo Switch Online just overhauled its CRT filter for SNES games, and it's way better than I thought it would be.

Next-generation Xbox console leaks suggest the graphics arms race isn't going anywhere

By Rhys Wood published 30 July 25

If these next-gen Xbox console leaks are to be believed, game development times might only get worse.

Best PS5 controllers in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 29 July 25

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

The official PS5 fight stick gets a proper name, FlexStrike, and it arrives in 2026

By Rhys Wood published 29 July 25

PlayStation's Project Defiant fight stick is officially called FlexStrike, and it's coming next year.

Elden Ring Nightreign's most requested feature is finally arriving this week

By Rhys Wood published 28 July 25

Elden Ring Nightreign will finally let you queue as a party of two in this week's update.

Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Classics: the good, the bad, and the games I’d love to see

By Rhys Wood published 27 July 25

Nintendo Switch 2’s GameCube game library is set to grow, but how is it faring after launch?

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