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

Why Sonic Dream Team works - and why it needs to lose its Apple exclusivity

By Rhys Wood published 8 December 23

Sonic Dream Team isn't perfect but it's got me very excited for the future of the series.

No Man's Sky developer unveils its next project - Light No Fire - at The Game Awards

By Rhys Wood published 8 December 23

Hello Games' next project, Light No Fire, was revealed at The Game Awards, headlining a "procedural Earth."

PSVR 2 has had a disappointing first year no matter how you slice it

By Rhys Wood published 7 December 23

PSVR 2 is excellent, but a worrying lack of first and third-party support could leave it on the scrapheap.

Crewmates running down a hallway in Among Us VR

Among Us VR sees surprise release on PSVR 2 - and you can play it now

By Rhys Wood published 7 December 23

Great news for PSVR 2 owners as Among Us VR shadow drops onto the platform.

Yes, the Xbox Series X really is just $349 at Walmart right now

By Rhys Wood published 6 December 23

Walmart shatters the Xbox Series X's record-low price with this frankly absurd $150 discount.

Skyrim update introduces Creations, bringing back the paid mods controversy from half a decade ago

By Rhys Wood published 6 December 23

Latest Skyrim update rehashes the controversial Creation Club, and some players aren't happy.

Arizona Sunshine 2 review - essential VR zombie slaying

By Rhys Wood published 5 December 23

Review Arizona Sunshine 2 is an excellent zombie shooter mixing superb combat with impressive setpieces.

Logitech G announces Astro A50 X, a gaming headset that can switch between consoles at the touch of a button

By Rhys Wood published 5 December 23

The Astro A50 X is Logitech's upcoming premium gaming headset, boasting all-new features like PlaySync.

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

Phil Spencer reveals how much Xbox Game Pass costs to upkeep - and it's staggering

By Rhys Wood published 4 December 23

Xbox Game Pass is costing Microsoft "over a billion dollars a year," Phil Spencer confirms.

Buying gifts for gamers this Christmas? Check out these record-low prices on excellent Turtle Beach Stealth headsets

By Rhys Wood published 1 December 23

A pair of fantastic Turtle Beach headsets are enjoying record-low discounts at Amazon right now.

Nacon Evol-X Pro controller review - you get what you pay for

By Rhys Wood published 1 December 23

Review The Nacon Evol-X Pro controller is an affordable Xbox gamepad with a few too many flaws to recommend wholesale.

Resident Evil 4 remake's PSVR 2 mode finally launches on December 8

By Rhys Wood published 1 December 23

Resident Evil 4's long-awaited PSVR 2 mode finally has a release date, and, thankfully, it's coming very soon.

Xbox Wireless Controller - Aqua Shift Edition against a starry backdrop

My picks for the best looking controllers for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch

By Rhys Wood published 30 November 23

These are the best-looking controllers you can buy right now, from standout designs to gorgeous RGB profiles.

Xbox's November update adds new compact UI for Windows devices

By Rhys Wood published 30 November 23

The latest Xbox firmware update brings changes like a compact UI for Windows devices and more quality features besides.

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition briefly appears on the Xbox Store before disappearing

By Rhys Wood published 29 November 23

An Xbox Store page for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition briefly showed up online.

F-Zero 99's SNES-like Classic Race mode is coming in its next major update

By Rhys Wood published 28 November 23

F-Zero 99's Classic Race mode lets players race online with the SNES game's mechanics - and its original 4:3 aspect ratio.

Yep, that Cyber Monday Xbox Series S Starter Bundle deal is still live, but not for much longer

By Rhys Wood published 28 November 23

Cyber Monday If you're quick, you can grab these Xbox Series S console bundles before Cyber Monday ends.

These essential Xbox storage expansion cards are still on sale, even after Cyber Monday has ended

By Rhys Wood last updated 29 November 23

Cyber Monday Today might be your last chance to secure these official Xbox storage expansion card deals.

Corsair TC100 Relaxed Cyber Monday gaming deals

The Corsair TC100 Relaxed for less than $200 might be our favorite Cyber Monday gaming chair deal this year

By Rhys Wood published 27 November 23

Cyber Monday This excellent Cyber Monday gaming chair deal drops the Corsair TC100 Relaxed below $200.

This Cyber Monday Xbox Game Pass Ultimate deal is still live - at almost the same discount

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 November 23

Cyber Monday Looking to re-up your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription? You can do so at CDKeys for much less.

The Razer BlackShark V2 - and its Pro model - are stunningly cheap this Cyber Monday

By Rhys Wood published 26 November 23

Cyber Monday Razer kicks off Cyber Monday strong with massive savings on its BlackShark gaming headsets.

These cheap Cyber Monday deals at Walmart make the perfect gifts for gamers this Holiday season

By Rhys Wood published 25 November 23

Cyber Monday Walmart has some amazingly cheap Cyber Monday deals that'll make for excellent gifts during the Holidays.

8BitDo Arcade Stick for Xbox Black Friday deal

I can't recommend this 8BitDo Arcade Stick deal enough for Xbox players who love fighting games

By Rhys Wood published 24 November 23

Black Friday This 8BitDo Arcade Stick Black Friday discount is perfect for the best fighting games on Xbox.

Sonic Superstars and Super Mario Odyssey shine in this year's best Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals

By Rhys Wood published 24 November 23

Black Friday Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals are excellent this year, with standouts including Sonic Superstars and Super Mario Odyssey.

Logitech's best racing wheels are cheaper than ever this Cyber Monday - here's the ones I'd recommend above all else

By Rhys Wood last updated 26 November 23

Cyber Monday Logitech's best racing wheels deals this Cyber Monday are perfect for racing sim fans on both console and PC.

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