Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor | TechRadar

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

Suikoden deals

This massive discount on two stone cold RPG classics for Switch is a Prime Day impulse purchase that I couldn't stop myself buying

By Rhys Wood published 11 July 25

This massive discount on two legendary RPG classics for Switch is a Prime Day deal that I've bought for myself.

8BitDo Ultimate 2

A friendly reminder to check out this superb Prime Day deal for one of my favorite Switch and Switch 2 controllers before the sales event ends today

By Rhys Wood published 11 July 25

Check out this superb 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Prime Day deal before the sales event ends today.

Atari 7800+

At just 60 bucks, the Atari 7800+ is way better than half price this Prime Day and a must-purchase for retro heads

By Rhys Wood published 10 July 25

I had to double take when I saw this staggeringly good Prime Day deal for the Atari 7800+ throwback games console.

Razer BlackShark Deals

I use the Razer BlackShark V2 X gaming headset every day for both work and play, and I can't recommend it enough in this Prime Day deal

By Rhys Wood published 10 July 25

The Razer BlackShark V2 X is my go-to wired gaming headset, and it's almost cheaper than it's ever been in this Prime Day deal.

PDP Riffmaster

You can relive your Guitar Hero days thanks to this awesome PDP Riffmaster discount this Amazon Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 9 July 25

Got a hankering for Fortnite Festival, Guitar Hero or Rock Band? The PDP Riffmaster is a huge 20% off in the Prime Day sale.

Nitro Deck deals

The Nitro Deck is my favorite Nintendo Switch accessory – and at 40% off for Prime Day, it's hit a record-low price

By Rhys Wood published 9 July 25

We're seeing some record-low prices for the Switch-compatible Nitro Deck and its many variants at Amazon Prime Day.

GameSir G7 SE

Want a top-quality Xbox controller for less than 40 bucks? You'll definitely want to check out this GameSir G7 SE Prime Day deal

By Rhys Wood published 9 July 25

My favorite controller brand just slashed the price of one of its most budget-friendly Xbox gamepads for Prime Day - it's now less than $40.

mClassic deal

Before Switch 2, I couldn't play my Switch on TV without the awesome mClassic upscaler - and now it can be yours at its lowest ever price

By Rhys Wood published 9 July 25

Prime Day brings a lowest ever price for the mClassic - a Nintendo Switch and retro console upscaler with phenomenal results.

Hyperkin Duke

I adore the OG Xbox's 'Duke' controller, and this modernized version is 39% off during Amazon Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 9 July 25

The infamously massive OG Xbox controller has been reborn as the Hyperkin Duke, and it's on sale during this Prime Day week.

Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition

Here are all the Xbox Wireless Controller deals you can save money on this Prime Day week

By Rhys Wood published 8 July 25

Save up to $23.50 off Xbox Wireless Controllers with these excellent Prime Day deals.

Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card deal

Kick off Prime Day with a monumental deal for the 2TB Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card

By Rhys Wood published 8 July 25

Get 2TB of Xbox Series X|S storage for much, much less with this Prime Day deal.

Razer Quick Charging Stand for PlayStation 5

The Razer Quick Charging Stand is a neat way to keep your PS5 controller juiced up, and it's nearly half off thanks to this Prime Day deal

By Rhys Wood published 7 July 25

The Razer Quick Charging Stand for PS5 is almost half off in this early Prime Day deal.

Nitro Deck

If you play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch, you owe it to yourself to check out this stunner of a deal for a limited edition Nitro Deck

By Rhys Wood published 7 July 25

I'm not a Fortnite guy, but this limited edition Nitro Deck deal might just be too tempting to pass up.

8BitDo Ultimate 2

The 8BitDo Ultimate is my favorite Nintendo Switch controller, and its updated version just got its first Prime Day discount

By Rhys Wood published 7 July 25

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is the successor to the best Nintendo Switch controller, and it's just received its first ever Amazon discount.

Street Fighter 6

After 30 hours with Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version has almost become my preferred way to play

By Rhys Wood published 5 July 25

Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is an incredibly competent port of one of the best fighting games.

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro deal

The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro has just received a frankly absurd discount at Amazon ahead of Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 25

One of the best PS5 controllers has an unmissable discount ahead of Amazon Prime Day right now.

EA is shutting down Bioware's Anthem next year, rendering it unplayable forever

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 25

EA is delisting Anthem next month, and it'll be taken offline permanently next year.

Xbox Wireless Controller deal

Shock Blue and Velocity Green Xbox Wireless Controllers are the cheapest they've been all year right now ahead of Amazon Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 3 July 25

Two of the best-looking Xbox Wireless Controllers are among the cheapest they've ever been ahead of next week's Prime Day deals.

Microsoft

Xbox cancels Perfect Dark, Everwild, and an unannounced online game amidst yet another round of mass layoffs

By Rhys Wood published 3 July 25

Xbox cancels more games including the Perfect Dark reboot and closes yet another studio.

A screenshot from Dying Light: The Beast

Dying Light: The Beast won't have branching narrative choices, but the developer says it will pave the way for the series' future

By Rhys Wood published 2 July 25

Dying Light: The Beast will have a more straightforward plot without branching choices in order to set up the future of the series.

Switch 2 Controller deals

If you're looking for a new Switch 2 controller, these are my Prime Day deal recommendations to look out for next week

By Rhys Wood published 1 July 25

Prime Day is next week, and these are the Switch 2 controllers I'd be searching out deals for.

Infinakore Telecaster Edition

If you're nostalgic for classic Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, you'll probably want to keep an eye on this modular guitar controller

By Rhys Wood published 1 July 25

Drakong and Fender have teamed up to create a multiplatform guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, Guitar Hero and more.

Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s least ambitious console to date, but its improvements are astronomical

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 June 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an incredibly impressive console despite issues with battery life and some poorly thought-out features.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is so good that I wish I could use it on anything

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a seriously impressive follow-up to the already superb original.

Monster Hunter Wilds

The second free Monster Hunter Wilds title update is coming next week, bringing back a surprise monster from the 3DS era

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25

Monster Hunter Wilds' stacked second free update includes two iconic monsters and a collab with Fender.

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