Articles by 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

Fortnite's new first-person mode sounds an awful lot like Counter-Strike

By Rhys Wood published 9 December 24

Fortnite Ballistic mode offers 5v5 first-person gameplay - and it's out in just a few days.

Walmart and Argos save the day on DualSense controller deals as Amazon largely runs out of stock

By Rhys Wood published 6 December 24

While stock is a bit wobbly, we're seeing massive price drops for DualSense Wireless Controllers in the US and the UK.

Deal alert! The Xbox Wireless Controller is back in stock at Amazon and cheaper than it's ever been

By Rhys Wood published 5 December 24

Do not miss this lowest-ever deal price for the Xbox Wireless Controller at Amazon.

A Jaguar racing around a track in Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7 is getting a content-rich free demo almost three years after it came out

By Rhys Wood published 5 December 24

My First Gran Turismo is a free, bite-sized experience aimed at players entirely new to the PS5 racer - and it's out tomorrow.

Looking for a gaming gift for the holidays? These big deals on the best PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch games of 2024 could be winners

By Rhys Wood published 4 December 24

All the best PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch deals for our games of the year.

You won't want to miss this cheap gaming headset deal from Razer as it applies heavy discounts to most BlackShark V2 X colors, making for perfect gaming gifts

By Rhys Wood published 3 December 24

Several colors of the Razer BlackShark V2 X have returned to an absurdly low discounted price at Amazon.

The verdant Velocity Green Xbox Wireless Controller has maintained its huge discount this week as most other models have sold out

By Rhys Wood published 3 December 24

The Velocity Green Xbox Wireless Controller holds its impressively low price as most other variants go out of stock.

Sony's official PlayStation 30th Anniversary artwork

PS5 is getting classic themes and boot sequences for PlayStation's 30th anniversary, but only for a limited time

By Rhys Wood published 3 December 24

PS5 receives themes and boot sequences from previous PlayStation generations - but there's a catch.

There's still a massive $250 off PSVR 2 with PlayStation's Cyber Monday deal and there seems to be plenty of stock available

By Rhys Wood published 2 December 24

I'm still stunned that Sony is offering PSVR 2 for 40% less with this Cyber Monday PS5 deal.

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An even lower price for the Xbox Series X Digital Edition? I thought it wasn't possible, then Lenovo's Cyber Monday deal proved me wrong

By Rhys Wood published 2 December 24

The Xbox Series X Digital Edition is finally worth buying thanks to Lenovo's excellent Cyber Monday deal.

My favorite Xbox racing wheel has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon's Cyber Monday deals

By Rhys Wood published 2 December 24

Don't miss these Cyber Monday racing wheel deals that include a lowest-ever price for the Logitech G920.

I've been covering Black Friday Xbox deals for nearly half a decade, and these are my 23 favorite discounts from this year's sales event

By Rhys Wood published 29 November 24

We're bringing you an exhaustive list of the very best Black Friday Xbox deals from this year.

If I had a PS5 Pro, these are the Black Friday PS5 game deals I'd buy to enjoy those enhanced features for less

By Rhys Wood published 29 November 24

The Black Friday PS5 game deals you should buy if you want to make use of the PS5 Pro's enhanced features.

Black Friday Xbox controller deals 2024: all the best gamepad deals I recommend now the big day is here

By Rhys Wood last updated 29 November 24

Black Friday Everything you need to know if you're on the lookout for Black Friday Xbox controller deals.

Walmart's Black Friday sale is here and these are the 19 best PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch deals at the retailer today

By Rhys Wood published 28 November 24

Walmart's Black Friday gaming deals are surprisingly good with big savings on consoles, controllers and games.

These are the Black Friday fight stick deals I'd recommend as someone who's put over 300 hours into the best fighting games

By Rhys Wood published 27 November 24

Black Friday fight stick deals include massive savings on the Victrix Pro FS, Razer Kitsune and more.

Struggling to find Black Friday Xbox Series X console deals? Here are all the best I've seen so far

By Rhys Wood published 27 November 24

Xbox Series X console deals haven't been amazing this year, but the Digital Edition has a pretty great Black Friday discount.

If you're as sick of running out of Xbox storage space as I am, you'll want to check out these Black Friday deals from Seagate and WD Black

By Rhys Wood published 27 November 24

The big two names in Xbox Series X storage have some excellent Black Friday deals happening right now.

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I'd be all over these Black Friday DualSense deals at PlayStation Direct if I hadn't just bought the 30th Anniversary Edition

By Rhys Wood published 26 November 24

You can save up to $20 on pretty much every single DualSense color thanks to PlayStation's official Black Friday PS5 deals.

My top pick for best Nintendo Switch accessory just got a massive 25% price cut this Black Friday - and it even includes a handy extra for free

By Rhys Wood published 26 November 24

It's a new lowest-ever price for the Nitro Deck+ and its HDMI adapter in this incredible Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal.

One of my favorite Xbox controllers and its glorious Elden Ring special edition are cheaper than they've ever been this Black Friday

By Rhys Wood published 26 November 24

The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 and its stunning Elden Ring special edition just got their first ever Black Friday Xbox controller deal.

Black Friday PS5 deals don't get much better than 40% off PSVR 2 - sincerely, someone who's moaned about its price since launch

By Rhys Wood published 25 November 24

I'm genuinely stunned that Sony is offering PSVR 2 for 40% less with this Black Friday PS5 deal.

Discounts on the DualSense Edge controller.

I usually wouldn't recommend the DualSense Edge at full price, but it's absolutely worth it thanks to this Black Friday PS5 deal

By Rhys Wood published 25 November 24

I've been using the DualSense Edge since launch, and I'd recommend it heartily with this Black Friday deal.

Thrustmaster Heart controller review: a competent Hall effect gamepad that fails to stand out in a competitive space

By Rhys Wood published 23 November 24

The Thrustmaster Heart prizes itself on peak responsiveness, but it ends up falling short among its peers.

Avowed player character and their companion Kai walking through a busy town

Avowed might just be the fantasy RPG you've been waiting for

By Rhys Wood published 21 November 24

Avowed’s involving combat and typically slick Obsidian writing has me very excited for the full release next year.

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