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

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 30 September 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 30 September 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 30 September 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 30 September 25

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

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 September 25

Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers 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 30 September 25

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

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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 30 September 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 30 September 25

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

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PS5 Slim Digital Edition revision replaces the glossy look with a plain matte finish, in addition to reducing storage capacity

By Rhys Wood published 30 September 25

The new PS5 Slim revision that reduces SSD size also ditches the console's glossy finish for a plain matte look.

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 29 September 25

Buying Guide All the best PS5 racing wheels available for top-tier titles on the platform like F1 25 and Gran Turismo 7.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 29 September 25

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

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 29 September 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.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 29 September 25

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

Best PS5 controllers in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 29 September 25

Buying guide We're rounding up all the best PS5 controllers around from the official options to third-party powerhouses.

The best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2025

By Rhys Wood last updated 29 September 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: essential gamepads from Sony, Victrix and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 29 September 25

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

Sandisk's Asus ROG Xbox Ally storage solutions add up to 4TB of space to the upcoming handhelds

By Rhys Wood published 29 September 25

Sandisk announces microSD and SSD storage solutions for the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.

The best VR headsets in 2025: VR gaming's top products from Meta, Valve, Apple and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 26 September 25

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

Best racing wheels in 2025: our favorite wheels from Thrustmaster, Logitech and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 26 September 25

Buying Guide The best racing wheels for consoles and PC are ideal if you're looking to build a dedicated sim setup.

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2025: top kit from Seagate, WD Black and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 26 September 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.

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Best Xbox One games 2025: top titles to play right now

By Jake Green last updated 26 September 25

Whether you own an Xbox One or Xbox One X, don't miss out on the best Xbox One games you can play right now.

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 26 September 25

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

The Turtle Beach Racer isn’t a racing wheel for sim heads, but it’s an excellent entry-level choice for casual players

By Rhys Wood published 26 September 25

Recommended

The Turtle Beach Racer is a great casual racing wheel, and one you don’t need to clip to a desk or larger racing setup.

A Forza Horizon 6 FAQ reveals plans for a 'post-launch' PS5 release, but offers nothing in the way of price or pre-order info

By Rhys Wood published 26 September 25

Microsoft confirms Forza Horizon 6 will come to PS5 'post-launch' but remains cagey about the game's boxart vehicle.

Saros is out in just six months, and one key feature might just push it above Returnal in my eyes

By Rhys Wood published 25 September 25

Housemarque confirms a release date for Saros, and one new feature could make it so much more accessible than Returnal.

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