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

Saros may lack some of Returnal’s sting, but its madness-inducing journey is every bit as engrossing

By Rhys Wood

Saros’s airtight game feel and literary inspirations make it one of the most compelling and replayable AAA games I’ve played in years.

Best Meta Quest 3 games: the VR hits you shouldn't miss

By Hamish Hector

Updated From Resident Evil 4 VR to Batman: Arkham Shadow, these are the best Meta Quest 3 games you can buy today.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 controller photographed on a wooden table.

I’ve been testing controllers for half a decade, and not a single budget option has impressed me like the 8BitDo Pro 3

By Rhys Wood

Great Value

The 8BitDo Pro 3 took one look at the Switch 2 Pro Controller and said ‘hold my beer’.

The best green screen against a green background.

Best green screens: our top choices for streamers and content creators

By Dashiell Wood

Buying Guide If you're a streamer, the best green screen could enhance your streaming setup. Here are our top picks right now.

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel

Best RPGs: unmissable role-playing games for PC and consoles, and we've reviewed them all

By Cat Bussell

Updated Whether you're a sci-fi fan or a fantasy buff, our list of the best RPGs will help you find your next great adventure.

Best PS4 headsets: unparalleled audio from SteelSeries, Astro, and more

By Kara Phillips

We've put together a list of all the best PS4 headsets to make your buying decision much easier.

The best gaming headsets for Call of Duty: hear Black Ops 7 at its best with our expertly tested recommendations

By Dashiell Wood

Buying Guide Call of Duty fan? Consider picking up one of these excellent gaming headsets.

Best Nintendo Switch headsets: excellent headphones that also work on Switch 2

By Rob Dwiar

Buying guide Here are the best Nintendo Switch headsets you can pick up right now to suit all budgets and preferences.

Best retro games consoles: take a trip to the past if you're feeling priced out

By Rhys Wood

Take a trip down memory lane, or satiate your curiosity, with the best retro games consoles available today.

Hi-Fi Rush main cast pose while fighting in a colourful, bustling futuristic city

Best Steam Deck games: top picks for Valve's handheld console

By Elie Gould

Updated The best Steam Deck games successfully take all your PC favorites and transform them into a brilliant handheld experience.

Best capture cards: everything you need to record your gameplay with Elgato, Genki, and more

By Rhys Wood

Our guide to the best capture cards available right now, with options for both console and PC gamers.

Tekken 8 Jin Kazama punching towards the screen

Best fighting games 2026: 8 top fighters to push you to the limit

By Rhys Wood

Our list of the best fighting games will show you the games worth playing as we enter a new golden age.

A screenshot from Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection

This week's Capcom Spotlight goes big with new Pragmata, Mega Man, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details — but one of its most anticipated 2026 games is completely MIA

By Rhys Wood

Capcom Spotlight returns this week for updates on Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and more — but there's one baffling omission.

The GameSir G7 Pro is one of the brand’s most customizable models yet, and it’s fantastic

By Rhys Wood

Recommended

The GameSir G7 Pro is a highly customizable controller for Xbox and PC, and it’s one of the brand’s best to date.

Expert responsiveness and weighing next to nothing, the Razer Kitsune is very easy to recommend — though I would suggest waiting for a sale

By Rhys Wood

Recommended

The Razer Kitsune is a top-shelf leverless controller from a brand familiar with luxury; just expect to be paying a luxurious price as a result.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round screenshot featuring Ayane

With new Dead or Alive and Virtua Fighter projects in the works, there’s just one thing missing before we have a full 3D fighting game renaissance

By Rhys Wood

I’m stoked about the return of Dead or Alive and Virtua Fighter, but another 3D fighting game series is long overdue a return.

Everything announced at Pokémon Presents February 2026: Pokémon Winds and Waves officially revealed

By Rhys Wood

Tune into our live coverage of the Pokémon Presents showcase. We'll post about each and every announcement as it happens.

Screenshot from the 2026 Pokemon Presents live stream

Everything we learned from the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves official announcement trailer

By Rhys Wood

Here’s everything we currently know about Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves thanks to the announcement trailer.

Final Fantasy 14 in-house band The Primals playing a concert, with the text 'Rise Up!' emblazoned in the background.

'Final Fantasy 14's The Primals will be at Download Festival 2026' sounds like something I just made up — but I promise you it's true

By Rhys Wood

Final Fantasy 14's in-house band, The Primals, are heading to the UK for Download Festival 2026 — and I promise I've not just made that up.

Amazon pulls the plug on ambitious racing game project from former Forza Horizon devs, but stresses the 'flexibility' to find a more suitable publisher

By Rhys Wood

Amazon ends partnership with ex-Forza Horizon devs Maverick Games — but thankfully, its open-world driving project hasn't been canceled yet.

From Pokémon Champions to a Gen 10 reveal — here’s everything I hope gets announced at this week’s Pokémon Presents event

By Rhys Wood

The next Pokémon Presents showcase is happening soon, and there’s a strong chance of some really big reveals.

Wolverine fights a cyborg enemy as sparks fly in the background

Look alive, bub — Marvel's Wolverine gets long-awaited release date and yes, it's still coming this year

By Rhys Wood

Insomniac Games has locked in the Marvel's Wolverine release date — and it's coming sooner than you might think.

A Resident Evil Requiem screenshot captured on Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode.

Capcom confirms console and PC launch times for Resident Evil Requiem — and you can preload the game right now

By Rhys Wood

Pre-ordered Resident Evil Requiem? Here's when you can expect to play the game on launch day as Capcom reveals release times.

Want premium PS5 accessories for less? These Nacon controllers, as well as my favorite wireless gaming headset, are $50 off or better at PS Direct and Amazon

By Rhys Wood

Several Nacon PS5 accessories have been discounted at PS Direct, including the Revolution 5 Pro controller and my favorite wireless gaming headset.

The PDP Riffmaster rekindled my love of rhythm games like Rock Band 4 and right now, it's back to its lowest-ever price at PS Direct

By Rhys Wood

As a lover of rhythm games, I strongly recommend checking out this PDP Riffmaster deal if you play Fortnite Festival or Rock Band 4.

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