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

If these PlayStation 6 leaks are to be believed, Sony's next-gen system might not be the dramatic leap you expect

By Rhys Wood published 4 August 25

PlayStation 6 specs leak might give us our first idea of what to expect from the upcoming console.

The Joy-Con 2 are definitely an improvement, but I’d still prefer almost any other Nintendo Switch 2 controller

By Rhys Wood published 2 August 25

The Joy-Con 2 controllers are much better than the originals, but I won’t be using them outside of handheld play.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls gets its first big gameplay reveal, and it's wilder than I expected

By Rhys Wood published 1 August 25

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' beginner's guide is here, and its tag mechanics are far from what I expected.

A Nintendo Switch 2 system with one Joy-Con angled away from the main piece

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase live: all the announcements and news as it happened

By Rob Dwiar, Rhys Wood last updated 31 July 25

Everything that happened and was announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

Future Games Show at Gamescom to be hosted by actors Maggie Robertson and David Hayter

By Rhys Wood published 31 July 25

Future Games Show is back at Gamescom this year, with a pair of very excellent hosts.

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.

The Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle box on a background of key art

Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle pre-orders live: consoles are selling out, but availability remains high

By Rob Dwiar last updated 25 July 25

We've got all the best links and retailers to go to right now to bag your Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle pre-order, as well as all the latest live coverage of stock.

The 30th Anniversary Edition hardware from Sony

PS5 30th Anniversary Edition restock live: US sells out, but UK stock is still available

By Rob Dwiar last updated 25 July 25

All the latest on the PS5 30th Anniversary Edition stock situation in the US and the UK

Here's how you can pre-order the Lego Game Boy now that its release date and surprisingly affordable price have been revealed

By Rhys Wood published 24 July 25

The Lego Game Boy - yes, the Lego Game Boy - is official and available to pre-order now for a surprisingly affordable price.

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.

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