Articles by Dashiell Wood, Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

Articles by: Dashiell Wood

We've been testing the best gaming chairs for years, these are our top picks for work and play

By Rob Dwiar last updated 8 August 25

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

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PlayStation is moving towards a 'community based engagement business', according to Sony senior vice president

By Dashiell Wood published 8 August 25

A Sony senior vice president has made some interesting comments about the company's gaming strategy.

A close up of the PlayStation symbol at the top of a PS5 Slim console with a white brick background

Despite early supply issues, more than 80.2 million PS5 units have been sold

By Dashiell Wood published 8 August 25

The PS5 has reached a new sales milestone.

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The best gaming desks in 2025: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 August 25

We've rounded up all of our top picks for the best gaming desks based on size, make, style, and price.

The best monitors for PS5 and PS5 Pro 2025: our top picks to make your PlayStation 5 games shine

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

One of the best monitors for PS5 or PS5 Pro will help your games shine and run super smooth while also allowing for great PC integration.

The best PC gaming headsets in 2025: stellar audio from SteelSeries, Corsair, and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

Get closer to the action than ever before by utilizing one of the best PC gaming headsets from trusted manufacturers.

The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2025: our picks to make your Xbox games shine

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

Buying Guide This is our roundup of the best monitors for Xbox Series X that are available to buy now.

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs in 2025: upgrade your storage for less

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 August 25

Buying guide Our guide to the best Xbox Series X hard drives will help you increase your console’s storage for less.

The best SD cards for Switch in 2025: the perfect way to expand your Nintendo game collection

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 August 25

Buying Guide This is our comprehensive guide to all of the best Nintendo Switch SD cards available to buy right now.

The Seagate Game Drive for PS5 on a blue background.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2025: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 August 25

Buying Guide Here's our breakdown of the best PS5 external hard drives, from budget picks to flagship models.

Best PS5 headsets 2025: our top picks for immersive audio for PlayStation 5

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

Buying Guide We're bringing you all the best PS5 headsets on the market to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2025: our top picks for audio companions on Xbox

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

Our definitive ranking of all the best Xbox Series X headsets that are available to buy.

The best SSD for PS5 in 2025: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 August 25

Buying Guide Our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, from top performers to more affordable alternatives.

Analyst warns that we're in the 'Wild West' of game prices - 'people still buy these games at these high price points'

By Dashiell Wood published 6 August 25

Don't expect uniform game prices any time soon, a prominent industry analyst has warned.

Best PC controllers in 2025: top gamepads from GameSir, Thrustmaster and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 6 August 25

Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G phone in hand and on grass showing homescreens and cameras up close

I tested the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G for months and it would be decent if the software didn’t make me want to tear my hair out

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G delivers good performance and a seriously impressive display, but it’s held back by a hit and miss camera and awful software.

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Best gaming console in 2025: every major system tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2025, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

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Best handheld games consoles in 2025: the top systems we've tried

By Dashiell Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide If you're in the market for a handheld games console, these are our top recommendations.

The best VR headsets in 2025: top virtual reality headsets from Meta, Valve and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best VR headsets you should consider buying for an optimal virtual reality experience.

Don't let your Switch 2 get toasty – Nintendo warns against using the new console outside on hot days

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

Nintendo issues a warning about letting the Switch 2 get too hot.

'Battlefield 3 and 4 were our strongest muses' – Battlefield 6 developer details the series' return to a gritty, modern setting

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

We discuss the inspirations behind upcoming FPS Battlefield 6 with a Battlefield Studios developer.

Battlefield 6 dev promises the game will return to the 'gritty' tone of earlier entries – 'you're not running around in a hero cape'

By Demi Williams published 5 August 25

Battlefield 6 will be a modern military shooter inspired by earlier entries in the series and designed as a "gritty and real" experience for players.

The best PS4 controllers in 2025: our favorites from Sony, Victrix and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 August 25

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 controllers that money can buy from official gamepads to third-party offerings.

The Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded could make one of the best PS5 controllers even better

By Dashiell Wood published 4 August 25

PDP has revealed an overhauled version of one of its best controllers.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 proves that I don’t need a Steam Deck anymore

By Dashiell Wood published 3 August 25

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is the perfect Nintendo Switch 2 launch game: an ambitious port that shows what the console can do.

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