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

You should Long Rest more in Baldur's Gate 3 to avoid bugs, according to players

By Rhys Wood published 14 August 23

In Baldur's Gate 3, getting a good night's rest is vital to prevent bugs and errors in the narrative. Yes, really.

PS5 price cut was a success everywhere except the UK, according to Sony

By Rhys Wood published 11 August 23

Gamers worldwide had an appetite for Sony's recent PS5 price drop, but apparently not in the UK.

Exoprimal could get the Dino Crisis collab you've been craving

By Rhys Wood published 10 August 23

Exoprimal's director hasn't ruled out the possibility of a Dino Crisis collaboration in future events.

Four video game characters in a row, including Halo's Master Chief and Doom's Doomslayer

Xbox Game Pass's awesome $1 trial just got less awesome

By Rhys Wood published 9 August 23

Microsoft's once-superb $1 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial has been cut in half.

EVO 2023 competitors say PS5 USB ports were ruining controllers from overuse

By Rhys Wood published 8 August 23

EVO 2023 participants are saying the event's PS5s were used so much, their USB ports started falling apart.

Killer Instinct to receive surprise tenth anniversary Xbox Series X update soon

By Rhys Wood published 7 August 23

Iron Galaxy's Killer Instinct is back with a 4K update, improved matchmaking and more later this year.

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald talking

Disney Illusion Island’s developer on creating a spiritual successor to a Sega classic – and what’s next

By Rhys Wood published 4 August 23

Exclusive We spoke to Dlala Studios’ CEO, AJ Grand-Scrutton, about the inspirations behind Disney Illusion Island and its future.

Best Xbox Series X hard drive and SSDs in 2023

By Rhys Wood last updated 9 August 23

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

Payday 3 is getting a closed beta next week - here's how to sign up

By Rhys Wood published 28 July 23

Payday 3 is getting a closed beta before release, and you can register your interest if you own an Xbox Series X|S or PC.

F1 Manager 23 review - a tough yet rewarding strategy affair

By Rhys Wood published 27 July 23

Review If you can get over the steep learning curve, F1 Manager 23 presents an absorbing, satisfying strategy experience.

Disney Illusion Island review - a whimsical metroidvania-lite adventure

By Rhys Wood published 27 July 23

Review Disney Illusion Island is a must-play for metroidvania fans looking for something just a little bit different.

League of Legends fighting game Project L will be playable at EVO 2023

By Rhys Wood published 27 July 23

Upcoming League of Legends fighting game, Project L, will be playable in public for the first time at EVO 2023.

Ayaneo Kun handheld PC promises "ultra gaming performance" and an impressively large display

By Rhys Wood published 26 July 23

The Ayaneo Kun is launching soon, featuring a sizeable IPS display and Steam Deck-esque touchpads.

Pizza-scented TMNT Xbox controller joins a long list of gamepads you can't buy

By Rhys Wood published 25 July 23

Microsoft's latest Xbox controller giveaway features a TMNT-themed gamepad that literally stinks of pizza.

Armored Core 6's multiplayer has six-player arena battles

By Rhys Wood published 24 July 23

Japanese physical copies of Armored Core 6 show the game potentially supports up to six-player PvP battles.

Why Capcom is cracking down on Hit Box-like controllers for Street Fighter 6

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

Exclusive The Capcom Pro Tour has some pretty strict rules that appear to crack down on the use of leverless controllers for Street Fighter 6.

This Nintendo Switch fight stick makes 2D fighting games a dream to play

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

Having access to some of the best fighting games of all time on Nintendo Switch gets even better with the 8BitDo Arcade Stick.

Best PSVR 2 accessories 2023: must-have kit for your VR headset

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

Buying guide Improve your VR experience on PS5 with these must-have PSVR 2 accessories.

Dolphin backs off of Steam release after Nintendo's lawyers step in

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

The Dolphin emulator is no longer coming to Steam after involvement of Nintendo's lawyers made the port "impossible."

69-year-old Final Fantasy 14 streamer visited by series' creator during extremely tough raid

By Rhys Wood published 20 July 23

Series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi stopped to visit a 69-year-old Final Fantasy 14 streamer.

Riot just shut down a community-favorite Valorant app, and some are saying good riddance

By Rhys Wood published 20 July 23

A beloved third-party Valorant app has now been taken offline following a cease and desist order from Riot Games.

Exoprimal review - an exhilarating dino slayer we can’t quite recommend

By Rhys Wood published 19 July 23

Review Exoprimal boasts strong fundamentals, but its business model makes this multiplayer-only title tough to recommend.

Star Wars Outlaws' presentation will be pretty close to the original trilogy

By Rhys Wood published 19 July 23

Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment is ensuring the game's style is reminiscent of the original trilogy.

Payday 3's latest trailer went unseen for nearly a week because the devs hid it too well

By Rhys Wood published 18 July 23

Payday 3's stealth trailer was fittingly well-hidden on the game's website.

Sega Saturn Mini console hasn't been ruled out, but don't expect it anytime soon

By Rhys Wood published 17 July 23

Sega's president is keen on a Saturn Mini console, but it's proving to be a difficult undertaking.

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