Rhys Wood

Rhys Wood

Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, 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

Sports cars rev up their engines at the festival in Forza Horizon 6.
Forza Horizon 6 is magnificent, and one new feature cements it as my favorite in the series to date

By Rhys Wood Published

Forza Horizon 6 is a huge improvement over the fifth entry, and a reminder of what makes Playground Games one of the best studios in Xbox’s repertoire.

Best Nintendo Switch controllers
The best Nintendo Switch controllers

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We've compiled all the best Nintendo Switch controllers to take your hybrid handheld gaming to the next level.

Saros
Saros may lack some of Returnal’s sting, but its madness-inducing journey is every bit as engrossing

By Rhys Wood Published

Saros’s airtight game feel and literary inspirations make it one of the most compelling and replayable AAA games I’ve played in years.

Deadpool VR
Best Meta Quest 3 games: the VR hits you shouldn't miss

By Hamish Hector last updated

Updated From Resident Evil 4 VR to Batman: Arkham Shadow, these are the best Meta Quest 3 games you can buy today.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 controller photographed on a wooden table.
I’ve been testing controllers for half a decade, and not a single budget option has impressed me like the 8BitDo Pro 3

By Rhys Wood Published

Great Value

The 8BitDo Pro 3 took one look at the Switch 2 Pro Controller and said ‘hold my beer’.

The best green screen against a green background.
Best green screens: our top choices for streamers and content creators

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide If you're a streamer, the best green screen could enhance your streaming setup. Here are our top picks right now.

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel
Best RPGs: unmissable role-playing games for PC and consoles, and we've reviewed them all

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Whether you're a sci-fi fan or a fantasy buff, our list of the best RPGs will help you find your next great adventure.

Best PS4 headsets
Best PS4 headsets: unparalleled audio from SteelSeries, Astro, and more

By Kara Phillips last updated

We've put together a list of all the best PS4 headsets to make your buying decision much easier.

Best headsets for Call of Duty
The best gaming headsets for Call of Duty: hear Black Ops 7 at its best with our expertly tested recommendations

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Call of Duty fan? Consider picking up one of these excellent gaming headsets.

Best Nintendo Switch headsets
Best Nintendo Switch headsets: excellent headphones that also work on Switch 2

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying guide Here are the best Nintendo Switch headsets you can pick up right now to suit all budgets and preferences.

Best retro games consoles
Best retro games consoles: take a trip to the past if you're feeling priced out

By Rhys Wood last updated

Take a trip down memory lane, or satiate your curiosity, with the best retro games consoles available today.

Hi-Fi Rush main cast pose while fighting in a colourful, bustling futuristic city
Best Steam Deck games: top picks for Valve's handheld console

By Elie Gould last updated

Updated The best Steam Deck games successfully take all your PC favorites and transform them into a brilliant handheld experience.

Best capture cards
Best capture cards: everything you need to record your gameplay with Elgato, Genki, and more

By Rhys Wood last updated

Our guide to the best capture cards available right now, with options for both console and PC gamers.

Tekken 8 Jin Kazama punching towards the screen
Best fighting games 2026: 8 top fighters to push you to the limit

By Rhys Wood last updated

Our list of the best fighting games will show you the games worth playing as we enter a new golden age.

A screenshot from Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection
This week's Capcom Spotlight goes big with new Pragmata, Mega Man, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details — but one of its most anticipated 2026 games is completely MIA

By Rhys Wood Published

Capcom Spotlight returns this week for updates on Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and more — but there's one baffling omission.

GameSir G7 Pro
The GameSir G7 Pro is one of the brand’s most customizable models yet, and it’s fantastic

By Rhys Wood Published

Recommended

The GameSir G7 Pro is a highly customizable controller for Xbox and PC, and it’s one of the brand’s best to date.

Razer Kitsune
Expert responsiveness and weighing next to nothing, the Razer Kitsune is very easy to recommend — though I would suggest waiting for a sale

By Rhys Wood Published

Recommended

The Razer Kitsune is a top-shelf leverless controller from a brand familiar with luxury; just expect to be paying a luxurious price as a result.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round screenshot featuring Ayane
With new Dead or Alive and Virtua Fighter projects in the works, there’s just one thing missing before we have a full 3D fighting game renaissance

By Rhys Wood Published

I’m stoked about the return of Dead or Alive and Virtua Fighter, but another 3D fighting game series is long overdue a return.

Pokemon Presents
Everything announced at Pokémon Presents February 2026: Pokémon Winds and Waves officially revealed

By Rhys Wood last updated

Tune into our live coverage of the Pokémon Presents showcase. We'll post about each and every announcement as it happens.

Screenshot from the 2026 Pokemon Presents live stream
Everything we learned from the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves official announcement trailer

By Rhys Wood Published

Here’s everything we currently know about Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves thanks to the announcement trailer.

Final Fantasy 14 in-house band The Primals playing a concert, with the text 'Rise Up!' emblazoned in the background.
'Final Fantasy 14's The Primals will be at Download Festival 2026' sounds like something I just made up — but I promise you it's true

By Rhys Wood Published

Final Fantasy 14's in-house band, The Primals, are heading to the UK for Download Festival 2026 — and I promise I've not just made that up.

Amazon pulls the plug on ambitious racing game project from former Forza Horizon devs, but stresses the 'flexibility' to find a more suitable publisher

By Rhys Wood Published

Amazon ends partnership with ex-Forza Horizon devs Maverick Games — but thankfully, its open-world driving project hasn't been canceled yet.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A
From Pokémon Champions to a Gen 10 reveal — here’s everything I hope gets announced at this week’s Pokémon Presents event

By Rhys Wood Published

The next Pokémon Presents showcase is happening soon, and there’s a strong chance of some really big reveals.

Wolverine fights a cyborg enemy as sparks fly in the background
Look alive, bub — Marvel's Wolverine gets long-awaited release date and yes, it's still coming this year

By Rhys Wood Published

Insomniac Games has locked in the Marvel's Wolverine release date — and it's coming sooner than you might think.

A Resident Evil Requiem screenshot captured on Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode.
Capcom confirms console and PC launch times for Resident Evil Requiem — and you can preload the game right now

By Rhys Wood Published

Pre-ordered Resident Evil Requiem? Here's when you can expect to play the game on launch day as Capcom reveals release times.

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