Rhys Wood

Rhys Wood

Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, 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

A Sony SPVR 2 box on a cyan background with white TechRadar branding and price cut wording

The huge price cuts to PSVR 2 and its Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle are now in effect at PlayStation Direct

By Rhys Wood published

Where to buy PSVR 2 now that it's had a massive permanent price drop.

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited

I was impressed by the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox controller at a recent event, and you can pre-order one right now

By Rhys Wood published

You can now pre-order the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited, an Xbox controller with Hall effect sticks and a handy LCD screen.

A screenshot showing Naoe looking at the hidden blade in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Prep 107GB of space as Assassin's Creed Shadows preload and expected global release times are shared by Ubisoft

By Rhys Wood published

Ubisoft has announced the global release times for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and you can preload it right now.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 promo image featuring the Doom Slayer glaring at Tony

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is real and the Digital Deluxe Edition literally turns it into a Doom game

By Rhys Wood published

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is coming in July and features the Doom Slayer as a playable skater.

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

Sony goes full Xbox Insider with new Beta Program at PlayStation initiative, offering the testing of new games and features before release

By Rhys Wood published

Sony takes a leaf out of the Xbox Insider playbook with Beta Program at PlayStation, which you can sign up for right now.

Xbox Wireless Controller – Ghost Cipher Special Edition

Amazon's Xbox Wireless Controller deals are pretty stellar, but stock is selling through fast

By Rhys Wood published

So many Xbox Wireless Controllers are enjoying steep discounts at Amazon right now, but they're selling fast.

A screenshot of Silent Hill 2's main protagonist James in a car park looking out across the lake

More Silent Hill remakes could be on the way as Konami is set to continue its partnership with Bloober Team

By Rhys Wood published

Konami and Bloober Team are set to team up again for an unspecified project.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox February update lets players stream even more of their own games including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered

By Rhys Wood published

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's stream your own game collection feature expands thanks to its latest update.

A blue haired character skating in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.

Following the Black Ops 6 easter egg, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 seems to have been listed by Singapore's ratings board

By Rhys Wood published

Singapore's ratings board appears to have a listing for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 controllers lined up in a row, showing off Black, White and Purple colorways.

The 8BitDo Ultimate is my favorite Nintendo Switch controller, and now it's finally getting an upgraded version

By Rhys Wood published

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is an upgrade of my favorite Nintendo Switch controller for Windows and Android devices.

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising character Sandalphon

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 brings a new playable character, survival mode and no shortage of quality updates

By Rhys Wood published

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 kicks off today, here's everything included in today's patch.

Future Games Show Spring Showcase

Future Games Show Spring Showcase to be hosted by Baldur's Gate 3's Jennifer English and everything's Nolan North

By Rhys Wood published

Actors Jennifer English and Nolan North are set to host the upcoming Future Games Show Spring Showcase.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster

Black Ops 6 wasn't kidding, there really is something Tony Hawk's Pro Skater related happening on March 4

By Rhys Wood published

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater website has been updated with a timer, lining up with that Black Ops 6 multiplayer easter egg.

Atari 7800+

The Atari 7800+ is a decent retro gaming package with a few too many frustrations to fully recommend

By Rhys Wood published

The Atari 7800+ disappoints with its hollow quality and woeful controller, but its games are undoubtedly great.

Best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds featuring Razer Wolverine V3 Pro

The best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds: the gamepads most suited for the game’s tricky control scheme

By Rhys Wood published

Buying Guide Become a pro hunter in no time with the best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves promotional screenshot.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves could be 2025's best fighting game, and you can try it right now

By Rhys Wood published

The Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Open Beta is live now, here's everything you need to start playing.

Elephant Mario giving a thumbs up at the end of a course in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

It might be the year of Nintendo Switch 2, but the Switch OLED bundles keep coming with this Super Mario Bros. Wonder package

By Rhys Wood published

With Nintendo Switch 2 right around the corner, a new Switch OLED bundle with Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been made available.

A close-up of the PS5 Pro

A PS6 launch in 2028 'feels right' according to former PlayStation boss, citing increasingly long console generations

By Rhys Wood published

PS6 releasing in 2028 "feels right" according to former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida.

A Primordia vista in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

10 years later, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition still has one of gaming’s best open worlds, but is it truly definitive?

By Rhys Wood published

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is the best way to play the Wii U classic, but some of that version’s issues remain.

Three Nightfarers stand outside the Nightlord's boss door in Elden Ring Nightreign

Elden Ring Nightreign has the makings of a seriously fun multiplayer game if FromSoftware can fix its performance issues

By Rhys Wood published

Elden Ring Nightreign's network test was plagued by botched servers and shoddy performance, but its PvE concept is utterly brilliant.

Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X

Thrustmaster launches the SimTask FarmStick X that's tailor-made for Farming Simulator 25

By Rhys Wood published

The Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X is a Farming Simulator compatible stick with Hall effect technology.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

I summoned a chimpanzee god in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and it was still only the fourth weirdest thing in the game

By Rhys Wood published

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii continues the series’ hot streak with another must-play entry.

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo is set to discontinue Gold Points rewards a week before the Switch 2 Direct

By Rhys Wood published

In a baffling move, Nintendo will be discontinuing Gold Points rewards from eShop purchases in March.

A price cut on various CKRD Neo S models.

Presidents' Day sales have the bite-sized CRKD Neo S controller close to its lowest-ever Amazon price

By Rhys Wood published

The CRKD Neo S is a superbly portable Nintendo Switch controller, and right now it's enjoying $10 off with this Presidents' Day deal.

RIG 800 Pro HX deal

Presidents' Day is the best time to buy one of the comfiest gaming headsets I've ever tested as it drops below $100 at Amazon

By Rhys Wood published

This seriously comfy gaming headset has dropped back to its lowest ever price for Presidents' Day.

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