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

Xbox Series X and Xbox wireless controller set to a green background

Xbox hardware is 'dead' according to a former Microsoft producer – and it's hard to disagree

By Dashiell Wood published 30 June 25

A former Microsoft Game Studios executive producer has released a video discussing the future of Xbox.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, but we still consider the PS5 the best gaming console to buy in 2025 – here are the three reasons why it's number one

By Dashiell Wood published 27 June 25

Why the PS5 is still our go-to console in 2025.

Capcom reveals new Resident Evil Requiem footage, but still won't tell us if Leon is in the game

By Dashiell Wood published 27 June 25

Resident Evil Requiem developers on why Leon might not be the protagonist.

The PDP Victrix Pro BFG Field Op edition.

Forget the DualSense Edge – this modular pro controller is still my go-to PS5 gamepad

By Dashiell Wood published 26 June 25

The PDP Victrix Pro BFG is still better than the DualSense Edge in my book.

Fortnite edited to be running on an iPhone

Time is running out to claim your Fortnite refund – here's how to get one and avoid scams

By Dashiell Wood published 26 June 25

How to avoid scams and claim a Fortnite refund via the FTC.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 thankfully won't feature AI-generated character portraits following community backlash

By Dashiell Wood published 25 June 25

Jurassic World Evolution 3 developers finally back down on AI generated assets following community anger.

The Corsair Platform:4 Elevate gaming desk.

The Corsair Platform:4 packs big gaming desk performance into a small package that’s perfect if you’re short on space

By Dashiell Wood published 24 June 25

Best in Class

The Corsair Platform:4 is a top-quality gaming desk that’s perfect for those short on space.

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: make the most of GameChat with your friends

By Dashiell Wood published 23 June 25

How to get your hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera.

Latest Battlefield 6 leak gives us our first look at the campaign – and I'm already hooked

By Dashiell Wood published 23 June 25

It will allegedly feature a prologue and eight missions

Don't buy a mobile controller without these six expert considerations

By Dashiell Wood published 20 June 25

Make the right choice for mobile gaming

I've used the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for two weeks now – here are five ways it's better than the original

By Dashiell Wood published 20 June 25

All the biggest ways in which the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller improves on the original.

The first hour of FBC: Firebreak is absolutely miserable, and it doesn't get much better from there

By Dashiell Wood published 19 June 25

FBC: Firebreak is a bland and repetitive co-op shooter that’s not worth your time or attention.

Everything announced at the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Pauline officially revealed, wait, was that Diddy Kong? Plus everything else you need to know

By Dashiell Wood last updated 18 June 25

This is our live coverage of the June Donkey Kong Bananza Direct.

You don't need to buy a gaming laptop during Prime Day – one of the most underrated Amazon perks just got a massive upgrade

By Dashiell Wood published 18 June 25

One of the most underrated Amazon Prime perks just got a massive upgrade.

Resident Evil Requiem will feature multiple viewpoints, letting you switch between first and third-person frights

By Dashiell Wood published 11 June 25

Resident Evil Requiem will let you switch between first and third person.

Assassin's Creed's Edward Kenway on a yellow background, with "tech radar" written across it

Best Assassin’s Creed games in 2025: every series entry ranked

By Rob Dwiar last updated 11 June 25

The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their rivals thanks to gameplay and stories that have stood the test of time.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has already smashed a sales record, with 3.5 million units shifted in just four days

By Dashiell Wood published 11 June 25

Nintendo Switch 2 sales are off to a very strong start.

Activision is reportedly still 'committed' to bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to Nintendo Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published 10 June 25

Call of Duty: Black ops 7 could come to Nintendo Switch 2 after all.

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition brings one of my favorite games ever to Nintendo Switch 2, and I just can’t put it down

By Dashiell Wood published 9 June 25

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition is a solid Nintendo Switch 2 port of an utterly fantastic game.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out 'before' the holidays, but it still doesn't feel real to me

By Dashiell Wood published 9 June 25

Hollow Knight: Silksong team clarifies release date plans, saying it will be out before the winter holiday.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025: everything revealed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Persona 4 remake to a new handheld

By Dashiell Wood last updated 8 June 25

Everything announced at the June 2025 Xbox Games Showcase and our reactions as it happened.

The dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker gets first gameplay trailer and a 2026 release window

By Demi Williams published 8 June 25

Rebel Wolves has announced that its debut game, The Blood of Dawnwalker, will launch in 2026.

Resident Evil 9 has been revealed, plus everything else announced at Summer Game Fest 2025 and my live reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 June 25

Our live coverage of Summer Game Fest 2025.

A Nintendo Switch 2 system with one Joy-Con angled away from the main piece

Nintendo Switch 2: everything you need to know, from price and design, to games and features

By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 6 June 25

Updated Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, so here's what you need to know.

PlayStation State of Play June 2025: everything announced from Silent Hill f finally getting a release date to Final Fantasy Tactics remake reveal as it happened

By Rob Dwiar last updated 4 June 25

Our live coverage in the build up to the State of Play.

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