Rhys Wood

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

Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Nintendo Switch successor a better fit for Mario + Rabbids sequel, says Ubisoft CEO

By Rhys Wood published

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot admitted the company should've waiting for Nintendo's next hardware.

Sonic Superstars

The best Sonic games ranked - the games to play before Sonic Superstars

By Rhys Wood last updated

Hyped for Sonic Superstars? Here are all the best Sonic games you should play before it launches.

Pulse 3D headset - best PS5 headset

Best PS5 headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

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

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Buying Guide We're ranking all the best Xbox Series X headsets available to buy in 2023.

Pinocchio headshot in Lies of P

Soulslike Lies of P demo proves a huge success as it passes one million downloads

By Rhys Wood published

Lies of P has proven to be a hit before it’s even out, with its recent demo having been downloaded over 1 million times.

An astronaut staring at a distant ringed planet in Starfield

E3 2023’s best games and announcements - the titles we’re most excited about

By Rhys Wood published

Here are the best announcements from all of E3 2023's announcements - even if the show itself didn't actually happen

Best SSD for PS5 - WD Black SN850

The best SSD for PS5 in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

We're rounding up all the top picks for the best SSD for PS5 available on the market now for all budgets.

PS Plus Collection logo

PS5 game streaming now in testing for PS Plus Premium members

By Rhys Wood published

Sony has announced that it's begun testing PS5 game cloud streaming for PS Plus Premium subscribers.

The First Descendant

Free-to-play shooter The First Descendant gets a crossplay beta in August

By Rhys Wood published

Nexon Korea's The First Descendant made an appearance during Xbox Games Showcase Extended, with new details.

Starfield Xbox Controller

Starfield Xbox controller's included dynamic background is a bit disappointing

By Rhys Wood published

The gorgeous Starfield Xbox Wireless Controller includes a not-so-gorgeous dynamic dashboard background.

Hi-Fi Rush

Xbox Game Pass hit Hi-Fi Rush is adding two new game modes this July

By Rhys Wood published

Hi-Fi Rush made an appearance at the Xbox Games Showcase Extended to announce a big July update.

F1 23 at Baku

F1 23 review - a podium finish

By Rhys Wood published

Review F1 23 is an improvement over last year’s release, bringing back the Braking Point campaign and strong-as-ever sim racing.

Persona 5 Tactica

Persona 5 Tactica announced at Xbox Games Showcase

By Rhys Wood published

Persona 5 Tactica got a reveal during the Xbox Games Showcase at not-E3 2023.

Dragon's Dogma 2 beastren character

Dragon's Dogma 2's open world is "four times" larger than the original

By Rhys Wood published

More Dragon's Dogma 2 details were revealed during the Capcom Showcase.

Pragmata delay

Capcom's Pragmata delayed again with a wholesome apology

By Rhys Wood published

Pragmata delayed beyond its 2023 release window during its Capcom Showcase trailer.

Final Fantasy 16

Final Fantasy 16's new demo will let you take progress into the full game

By Rhys Wood published

Final Fantasy 16's PS5 demo is finally here, just ten days away from launch.

Forza Motorsport screenshot

Forza Motorsport release date confirms the sim racer is coming this year

By Rhys Wood published

Forza Motorsport's release date has been confirmed, and it's coming in 2023.

Hyper Light Breaker E3 2023

Hyper Light Breaker shows off dazzling new trailer at Day of the Devs

By Rhys Wood published

Hyper Light Breaker gets a detailed trailer live at Day of the Devs.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth E3 2023

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth finally shown off at Summer Game Fest

By Rhys Wood published

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth finally gets an extensive trailer at Summer Game Fest.

Starfield

Starfield's first DLC expansion has already been revealed

By Rhys Wood published

Bethesda has confirmed Starfield's first DLC expansion will be bundled with the Constellation Edition for the game.

Starfield

Starfield locked to 30fps on Xbox Series X|S, Todd Howard confirms

By Rhys Wood published

Starfield won't have a performance mode at launch on console, or seemingly never, according to Todd Howard.

Metaphor ReFantazio

New Atlus RPG Metaphor ReFantazio announced at Xbox Games Showcase

By Rhys Wood published

Atlus announced Metaphor Re Fantazio, a new RPG, at the Xbox Games Showcase.

Starfield Chronomark smartwatch

There's a Starfield smartwatch bundled with the game's Constellation Edition

By Rhys Wood published

Bethesda is releasing a Starfield smartwatch, available to anyone who preorders the game's most expensive edition

Starfield Xbox Series X|S controller

That Starfield Xbox Series X wireless controller is real and it looks awesome

By Rhys Wood published

Following an earlier leak, we've gotten official confirmation that the Starfield Xbox controller is indeed real.

Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island expansion announced

By Rhys Wood published

Sea of Thieves' next expansion, The Legend of Monkey Island, was just announced at the Xbox Games Showcase.

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