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

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: everything announced from Silent Hill f finally getting a release date to Final Fantasy Tactics remake reveal as it happened

By Rob Dwiar last updated 4 June 25

Our live coverage in the build up to the State of Play.

New Nintendo Today post gives us our first good look at GameShare in action

By Dashiell Wood published 4 June 25

A new Nintendo Today app post outlines GameShare functionality.

Survival Kids developers on the 'pressure' of making a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launch title

By Dashiell Wood published 3 June 25

We chat with the team behind Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launch title Survival Kids to learn more about its development.

Elden Ring Nightreign has sold more than 3.5 million copies as devs confirm DLC and two player mode

By Dashiell Wood published 3 June 25

A two player mode is coming to Elden Ring Nightreign.

RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business is more of the same, but that’s not a bad thing

By Dashiell Wood published 3 June 25

We plough through legions of heavily armed goons in RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business in an early hands-on.

Mario red Samsung microSD Express Card 256GB on cyan background with don't miss sign

Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express cards: sort out your console storage on day one

By Dashiell Wood published 2 June 25

Where to pick up an SD card for Nintendo Switch 2.

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn,

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 developers explain why the Battle for Brooklyn DLC is the perfect starting point for new players

By Dashiell Wood published 30 May 25

We discuss the new Battle for Brooklyn DLC with the developers of The Division 2.

Hell is Us director reveals that the upcoming action adventure game has something in common with everything from The Legend of Zelda to Silent Hill and Resident Evil

By Dashiell Wood published 30 May 25

We go hands-on with the upcoming action adventure game Hell is Us and chat about its unique setting and approach to player guidance with its creative director and art director.

Target reveals it will have Nintendo Switch 2 stock next week

By Dashiell Wood published 30 May 25

Missed out on a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? Target will have stock next week.

Cyberpunk 2 has entered pre-production, but I'm still expecting The Witcher 4 first

By Dashiell Wood published 29 May 25

Developer CD Projekt has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2 has entered pre-production.

I've owned the OG PS5 since launch, but this Days of Play discount could be the push I need to upgrade my setup to the PS5 Slim

By Dashiell Wood published 28 May 25

Sony has slashed the price of the PS5 in its latest Days of Play sale.

Check your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order ASAP, as some retailers are reportedly cancelling them

By Dashiell Wood published 28 May 25

Some retailers are reportedly cancelling certain Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.

PowerA reveals new line of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories including a wired controller with Hall effect thumbsticks

By Dashiell Wood published 27 May 25

PowerA has unveiled its line of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories including cases, controllers, and more.

The Nacon MG-X Pro android mobile gaming controller on a turquoise background with white lowest price text

I didn't love the Nacon MG-X Pro mobile controller at first, but now that it's down to $25 for Memorial Day, it's a great gaming deal

By Dashiell Wood published 26 May 25

Grab a mobile controller for a lowest-ever price in the Memorial Day sales.

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat will require a mobile number

By Dashiell Wood published 23 May 25

You'll need a mobile number to access Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat.

The newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beat

By Dashiell Wood last updated 23 May 25

Logitech reveals the G522 Lightspeed, a new mid-range wireless gaming headset.

Firing dual guns in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Don't miss the chance to grab a free copy of one of the best FPS games on Xbox and PC with Amazon Prime

By Dashiell Wood published 19 May 25

Amazon Prime members can grab a free copy of Wolfenstein 2, plus loads of other games.

Bad news if you splashed out on an expensive gaming TV, Nintendo Switch 2 will only support VRR in handheld mode

By Dashiell Wood published 19 May 25

Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 will only support VRR in handheld mode.

Backbone CEO details the 'Apple Watch level engineering' behind the company's new Pro mobile controller

By Dashiell Wood published 14 May 25

We discuss the design of the new Backbone Pro with the company’s founder and CEO, plus its wider push towards cloud gaming.

Full Nintendo Switch 2 specs detailed in new report – here's what you need to know

By Dashiell Wood published 14 May 25

A big power boost

Heading to Best Buy at midnight could be the fastest way to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 come launch day

By Dashiell Wood published 14 May 25

Didn't manage to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? Best Buy stores will have stock at midnight on launch day.

The Nintendo Switch 2 console on a stand

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: UK stock is live at multiple retailers, plus all the best US retailers to check

By Rob Dwiar last updated 13 May 25

One bundle remains in stock in the UK right now

Forget the Xbox price hikes, this new Sony PS5 bundle delivers some serious value with the cheapest PlayStation Plus Premium sub you'll likely ever get

By Dashiell Wood published 13 May 25

Sony just released a new PS5 bundle and it's actually pretty great value.

A lifestyle shot of the Glorange SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds.

The upcoming 'Glorange' SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds look absolutely stunning, but it might be a struggle to get your hands on them

By Dashiell Wood published 13 May 25

SteelSeries has announced new Arctis GameBuds which aim to offer supreme audio quality mixed with top-tier versatility.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will let you cap the battery charge level in order to increase its lifespan

By Dashiell Wood published 13 May 25

Nintendo has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will offer new charging settings.

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