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

Team Ninja founder Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away at 58, but his impact on the gaming industry should not be forgotten

By Rhys Wood published 17 October 25

Ninja Gaiden reboot and Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki has passed away, leaving a legacy of visually pioneering titles.

Glen Schofield says he worries 'immensely' about Call of Duty's direction under Microsoft: 'none of the games have been very good'

By Rhys Wood published 17 October 25

A former Call of Duty director has choice words for the franchise under Microsoft: 'I worry about it immensely'

New Hollow Knight: Silksong patch looks to improve its Simplified Chinese translation among other fixes

By Rhys Wood published 17 October 25

The latest Hollow Knight: Silksong patch brings overhauled Simplified Chinese translation following launch backlash.

PlayStation's 30th anniversary concert faces trouble as European venues confirm cancellations

By Rhys Wood published 16 October 25

PlayStation cancels more European tour dates for its 30th anniversary concert.

Close up of protagonist Hinako from Silent Hill f

Silent Hill f actor Konatsu Kato says 'I lost track of who I was both in character and in reality' while starring in the survival horror game

By Rhys Wood published 15 October 25

Silent Hill f's Hinako is one of the best horror game protagonists for a reason; her actor basically became the character as she 'lost track' of reality.

This Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discount at Amazon might genuinely be your last chance to save on subscription time before November's egregious price hike

By Rhys Wood published 15 October 25

The upcoming Xbox Game Pass price increase sucks, but you can beat them for a few months yet with this Game Pass Ultimate deal at Amazon.

SteelSeries just launched a new version of one of our favorite gaming headsets with improved battery life and audio presets for over 200 games

By Rhys Wood published 14 October 25

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is the successor to one of our favorite gaming headsets, and this one's got even stronger battery life.

The best Xbox controllers in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 13 October 25

Buying Guide All the best Xbox controllers available right now, from official gamepads to third-party powerhouses.

Assassin's Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 spotted at French retailer - and yes, it's a Game-Key Card

By Rhys Wood published 13 October 25

A Nintendo Switch 2 port of Assassin's Creed Shadows seems likelier than ever as a listing appears at a French retailer.

The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories: controllers, screen protectors, and carry cases you can't do without

By Rhys Wood published 12 October 25

Whether you’re after a new controller or protection for your console, our best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories guide has you covered.

PS6: when can we expect the PlayStation 6 and what do we want to see?

By Rob Dwiar last updated 10 October 25

The PS6 may be a while off, but we've gathered everything we want to see from the console - and when we expect to see it.

Nintendo Switch 2 US sales data for its first three months is in, and it's outpacing the previous record set by PlayStation 4

By Rhys Wood published 10 October 25

The PlayStation 4 sold 2.2 million units in the US in its first three months - Nintendo Switch 2 has just beaten that record.

I tried Nacon’s new RIG R5 Pro wired PS5 gaming headset, and its performance has so far surprised me as much as its price tag

By Rhys Wood published 9 October 25

Nacon announces the RIG R5 Pro HS - a PS5 gaming headset I'm currently testing that might just surprise you.

Don't let Prime Day gaming deals pass you by without checking out this rock-solid discount on one of the best cheap gaming headsets around

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 25

The Razer BlackShark V2 X is a cheap gaming headset that's actually worth your cash, and it's been heavily discounted in the final hours of Prime Day.

No Xbox console? No worries with this excellent Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max plus Game Pass Prime Day deal

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 25

An Xbox Wireless Controller, Fire TV Stick 4K and Game Pass all in one Prime Day deal? It's more likely than you think.

Razer Quick Charging Stand for PlayStation 5

Razer's Quick Charging Stand for PS5 will keep your DualSense's battery juiced up, and it's almost half price in the Prime Day sales

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 25

The excellent Razer Quick Charging Stand is almost half off at Amazon right now.

There's just one day left to bag one of the best Xbox Series X storage cards at $40 off

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 25

As Prime Day draws to a close, don't miss this excellent WD Black C50 Xbox storage card deal.

Beat the Microsoft Xbox Game Pass price hike with these deals still available at the older, better prices

By Josh Russell, Rob Dwiar published 8 October 25

Beat the Game Pass price hikes with Prime Day's best rates.