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

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?

Assassin's Creed Shadows just got a massive roadmap update, with New Game Plus coming next week

By Rhys Wood published 25 July 25

Ubisoft reveals an expansion release date and New Game Plus for Assassin's Creed Shadows in big content roadmap update.

Wild Hearts S isn’t exactly definitive, but I’m glad the underrated monster hunting game has a home on Switch 2

By Rhys Wood published 24 July 25

Wild Hearts S is a fine way to play Omega Force’s monster hunting game, but don’t expect pristine performance.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is 36 hours of pure soulslike bliss, even if one level threatened to put me on my villain arc

By Rhys Wood published 23 July 25

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is essential play for soulslike fans, offering intricate level design and moreish combat.

Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer lovingly preserves Namco’s legendary arcade game and is perfect for quick handheld Switch 2 sessions

By Rhys Wood published 22 July 25

Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer isn’t the most feature-rich package out there, but it is an excellent preservation effort.

Pokémon Presents – everything announced and our coverage of the event as it happened

By Jake Green last updated 22 July 25

Coverage of Pokémon Presents July 22, 2025. Details on everything announced, and details on the event as it happened.

The first official post-launch Nintendo Switch 2 bundle packs in a digital copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A

By Rhys Wood published 22 July 25

You can soon pre-order an official Nintendo Switch 2 bundle that features a digital copy of Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Bandai Namco and Atari reveal the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition to celebrate the arcade icon's 45th anniversary

By Rhys Wood published 22 July 25

Pac-Man's 45th anniversary celebration continues with an unexpected hardware collab with Atari.

The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is another solid controller from the brand, but I’d still recommend other gamepads instead

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 25

The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is solid, but some of the brand’s other controllers shine brighter.

Fast Fusion is a real technical showcase for Switch 2, but one that won’t live long in the memory

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 25

Fast Fusion is arguably the most graphically impressive Switch 2 game, but it won’t give you many reasons to keep coming back.

Battlefield 6 could be officially revealed as early as next week, according to series influencers

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 25

The next Battlefield game might have the least surprising name ever, but what is surprising is that a reveal could happen next week.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour taught me things I didn’t know about the console, but it’s a novelty that you shouldn’t have to pay for

By Rhys Wood published 19 July 25

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour does what it says on the tin, but you’ll dry its content up after just a few hours.

The latest Turtle Beach Rematch controller sports a lenticular Donkey Kong theme and yes, it's compatible with Switch 2

By Rhys Wood published 18 July 25

Turtle Beach unpeels a Donkey Kong-flavored Rematch controller that's compatible with Switch 2.

Sega confirms the launch of the physical Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in 'early 2026' – and it seemingly won't use the controversial game-key card system

By Rhys Wood published 17 July 25

Physical game enjoyers rejoice - the Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will have the full game on the cartridge, Sega confirms.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is compatible with Switch 2 and could be a must-own retro gaming controller

By Rhys Wood published 17 July 25

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is looking like a premium retro gaming package, and it's launching very soon.

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller combines the best of the original gamepad and its wireless Wavebird counterpart into one faithful package

By Rhys Wood published 16 July 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller is an exceptional companion for the console’s GameCube Classics library.

Another Pokémon Presents teaser has dropped, this time with an image of Pikachu in front of a rather ominous DJ deck

By Rhys Wood published 16 July 25

Pikachu curiously stands in front of a DJ deck in the latest Pokémon Presents teaser.

Donkey Kong Bananza has potentially been in development for nearly eight years: 'we started developing it after finishing Super Mario Odyssey'

By Rhys Wood published 15 July 25

Donkey Kong Bananza has had a lengthy development time, with the director claiming work started on the game right after Super Mario Odyssey.

Donkey Kong Bananza director acknowledges the game's performance issues, but says the team 'prioritized fun and playability' first

By Rhys Wood published 14 July 25

Donkey Kong Bananza's performance issues probably won't be solved for launch, as the team 'prioritized fun and playability'.

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