Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Writer

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Rhys is Hardware Writer for TechRadar Gaming, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Rhys has a strong love for all things gaming, including everything from triple A blockbusters to hidden indie gems. For Rhys, the highlights of the work are being able to test out top-notch gaming hardware, from controllers and headsets to VR and beyond. When he's not on the clock, you'll usually find him logged into Final Fantasy 14 and Sea of Thieves. Or taking massive Ls in Mario Party Superstars.

Articles by: Rhys Wood

One of the best SSDs for PS5 will be needed for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

By Rhys Wood last updated 19 April 23

Star Wars Jedi Survivor's PS5 file size has been revealed, and you'll probably want an SSD to store it.

Epos H3Pro Hybrid headset review

By Rhys Wood published 6 April 23

Review The Epos H3Pro is expensive, but offers a rich, immersive soundscape thanks to strong ANC and other unique features.

This PS5 patent will give your DualSense a cold - literally

By Rhys Wood published 5 April 23

A recently uncovered PS5 patent would add temperature control to DualSense pads. Yes, it's as bizarre as it sounds.

Mobile gaming isn't the future of Mario, says his creator

By Rhys Wood published 5 April 23

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto reassures fans that mobile gaming isn't the future of the series.

Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp combines crushing difficulty and rocky performance

By Rhys Wood published 5 April 23

Advance Wars makes a welcome return on Nintendo Switch, but lacks the slick polish of its original release.

A promo image showing the protagonist of Ghostwire Tokyo while a villain in a white, hannya masks looms behind him

One of the best horror games in years is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass

By Rhys Wood published 4 April 23

Xbox Game Pass stacks April with a pretty exciting lineup of games, from indie gems to horror hits.

8BitDo Arcade Stick review - simply one of the best mid-range sticks

By Rhys Wood published 3 April 23

Review After a Nintendo Switch fight stick? Look no further than the 8BitDo Arcade Stick.

PSVR 2 has missed an open goal with PS Plus

By Rhys Wood published 31 March 23

PSVR 2 games would greatly improve the PS Plus service, so why aren’t they there?

Revolution X Pro controller and HyperX Clutch Gladiate on a green background

HyperX Clutch Gladiate VS Nacon Revolution X Pro: which wired pad is best

By Rhys Wood published 31 March 23

The Clutch Gladiate and Revolution X Pro are two of the best wired Xbox controllers, but which one is right for you?

It looks like PSVR 2 probably won't outsell its predecessor

By Rhys Wood published 30 March 23

PSVR 2 is likely to miss its sales targets, according to a notable VR analyst.

Evercade EXP handheld console on boot up screen

The Evercade EXP's unique selling point made me feel like a kid again

By Rhys Wood published 29 March 23

The Evercade EXP and VS are impressive consoles, but one key feature helps them stand out from the pack.

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller in red and blue schemes

The Xbox Elite Series 2 is getting some eye-catching color schemes

By Rhys Wood published 29 March 23

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is getting new vibrant colors very soon.

Esteemed Gamecube emulator Dolphin is splashing onto Steam soon

By Rhys Wood published 28 March 23

Dolphin, the highly regarded Gamecube emulator, is making its way to Steam sometime in 2023.

A laptop, tablet and phone running Sea of Thieves through Xbox Cloud Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming: everything you need to know

By Rhys Wood published 28 March 23

Xbox Cloud Gaming lets you play the best Xbox Game Pass games on your smartphone, PC, or console. Here’s everything you need to know about Xbox’s cloud-based gaming feature.

Sony Inzone H3 headset review - Strong sound, flawed design

By Rhys Wood published 27 March 23

Review The Sony Inzone H3 headset boasts marvelous spatial audio, but a few design flaws hold it back from being great.

HyperX Clutch Gladiate review - A David among Goliaths

By Rhys Wood published 27 March 23

Review The HyperX Clutch Gladiate is a surprisingly high-quality pad for its price, with just a couple of notable drawbacks.

You should play Resident Evil 4 with ray tracing – here’s why

By Rhys Wood published 25 March 23

Resident Evil 4’s ray tracing on console is a step above most other efforts, and it’s well worth enabling.

Resident Evil 4 options: the settings available on PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Rhys Wood published 24 March 23

The Resident Evil 4 remake has an extensive suite of options on console. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel

Elden Ring gets an anticipated feature that's massively underwhelming

By Rhys Wood published 23 March 23

Elden Ring's latest update has added ray tracing, but it seems fans aren't happy about the implementation.

2K's Lego Racers successor could give Mario Kart a run for its money

By Rhys Wood published 21 March 23

Lego and 2K Games are gearing up to reveal a brand new racing game.

8BitDo Ultimate controller used with an iPhone

Apple Arcade gamers can now use some of the best controllers with iOS

By Rhys Wood published 20 March 23

8BitDo controllers now have official iOS support, an especially great update for Apple Arcade subscribers.

PSVR 2 promo shot showing off the headset and controllers

PSVR 2’s price is its biggest obstacle

By Rhys Wood published 20 March 23

The PSVR 2 is incredible, but will remain largely out of reach for average consumers at its current price.

Far Cry 5 just got a PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrade, if you've got nothing else to play

By Rhys Wood published 17 March 23

Ubisoft has released a 60fps patch for Far Cry 5, arguably its most divisive shooter, on its fifth anniversary.

PSVR 2 needs to change to outsell its predecessor

By Rhys Wood published 15 March 23

Sony seems confident that PSVR 2 could outsell its PS4 predecessor, but it needs to do itself some favors to get there.

Horizon Forbidden West's PS5 expansion to take advantage of the console's power

By Rhys Wood published 14 March 23

Horizon Forbidden West's developer seems very excited about the expansion's PS5 exclusivity.

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