Articles by 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

Nintendo Indie World Showcase as it happened: everything announced at the Silksong-less stream

By Rhys Wood, Rob Dwiar last updated 7 August 25

Today's Indie World Showcase showed off new Switch and Switch 2 games coming soon.

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 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.

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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.

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.

Turtle Beach has announced three racing wheels for three very different target audiences

By Rhys Wood published 6 August 25

Turtle Beach is looking to shake up the racing wheel market with three upcoming mid-range products.

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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.

Best PC racing wheels in 2025: bolster your desktop with a dedicated racing sim setup

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide These are our picks for the best PC racing wheels on the market today for those considering a dedicated sim setup.

Best Xbox racing wheels in 2025: our top picks for Xbox consoles

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide We recommend the best Xbox racing wheels if you’re looking for an immersive motorsport experience.

The best PS5 racing wheels in 2025: serious driving gear from Thrustmaster, Logitech and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

Buying Guide All the best PS5 racing wheels available for top-tier titles on the platform like F1 24 and Gran Turismo 7.

Rare is getting a limited edition 8BitDo controller for its 40th anniversary, and I can't help but feel bittersweet about it

By Rhys Wood published 5 August 25

Amidst Everwild and Perfect Dark's cancellations, legendary British developer Rare is at least getting a cool 40th anniversary 8BitDo controller.

The best Nintendo Switch controllers 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 August 25

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

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 best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2025: essential gear for your Xbox console

By Rhys Wood last updated 4 August 25

Buying Guide The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories are essential if you want to get the most out of your console.

From edgerunners to evil wrestlers, here's every big fighting game announcement at EVO 2025

By Rhys Wood published 4 August 25

If you missed EVO 2025, here's a handy guide to all of the event's major announcements.

If these PlayStation 6 leaks are to be believed, Sony's next-gen system might not be the dramatic leap you expect

By Rhys Wood published 4 August 25

PlayStation 6 specs leak might give us our first idea of what to expect from the upcoming console.

The Joy-Con 2 are definitely an improvement, but I’d still prefer almost any other Nintendo Switch 2 controller

By Rhys Wood published 2 August 25

The Joy-Con 2 controllers are much better than the originals, but I won’t be using them outside of handheld play.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls gets its first big gameplay reveal, and it's wilder than I expected

By Rhys Wood published 1 August 25

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' beginner's guide is here, and its tag mechanics are far from what I expected.

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