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

Fortnite character, Zelda, and Mario drifting in a kart, side by side separated by red block lines

The 25 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play right now

By Jake Green last updated

From banger exclusives to enhanced version of older titles, the best Nintendo Switch 2 games are essential to own.

Elden Ring, Venom, and Kratos screenshots arranged side by side, in a 'V' pattern grid

Best PS5 games - the top 30 PlayStation 5 titles to play in 2026

By Rob Dwiar last updated

If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks. Here's the 30 top titles available on the platform.

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.

The protagonist runs across an open meadow in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Large fauna and towering mountains can be seen in the distance.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition’s Switch 2 upgrade is wonderful, and could hint at Monolith Soft’s future on the console

By Rhys Wood published

Xenoblade Chronicles X’s Switch 2 Edition is legitimately definitive, and it could be a sign of things to come for Monolith Soft, its back catalog, and its future.

Pokemon FireRed running on Nintendo Switch

It's official; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are coming to Switch and Switch 2 — but not in the way you might think

By Rhys Wood published

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen aren't coming to Nintendo Switch Online - they'll be full eShop releases instead.

CRTV screen with gore on it

Silent Hill: Townfall looks set to be a PS5 console exclusive — Xbox and Switch 2 are absent from official listings

By Rhys Wood published

Silent Hill: Townfall looks like it won't be coming to Xbox or Switch 2 — not at launch at the very least.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition showcased in trailer

Nintendo just shadowdropped Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

By Rhys Wood published

Nintendo just made the surprise announcement that a Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is available to buy right now.

Skyrim Khajiit in elven armor stands amidst an autumnal countryside

The latest Skyrim Switch 2 Edition patch seems to fix my biggest issue with the port

By Rhys Wood published

My biggest problem with Skyrim's Switch 2 port seems to have been fixed thanks to the addition of a framerate-boosting performance mode.

Promotional imagery of abxylute's 'deck-style' controllers for Switch 2: the N6 and N9C

Abxylute promises 'deep customization' for its newly announced 'deck-style' controllers — they look impressive, but they'll also be going head-to-head our most anticipated Switch 2 accessory

By Rhys Wood published

Abxylute announces N6 and N9C 'deck-style' controllers for Switch 2, but I think they'll have some stiff competition with the Nitro Deck 2 arriving soon.

A Raider in side profile holds up a huge handgun, next to a raider in a fencing helmet holding a rifle

Arc Raiders roadmap - here's when the next major update is coming out

By Jake Green last updated

Here's the Arc Raiders roadmap for 2026. Includes info on new maps, weapons, and skins. The December update is imminent, so here's what you need to know.

Sephiroth embraces Cloud

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 director confirms PC as lead platform, and stresses a multiplatform release 'will not in any way' impact quality on PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2

By Rhys Wood published

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 'will not in any way' have its quality impacted by a multiplatform release, says director.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake screenshot, featuring directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’

By Rhys Wood published

‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

A podracer in Star Wars: Galactic Racer zooming towards the camera.

I didn't think I could be more excited for Star Wars Galactic Racer — then its State of Play trailer confirmed the return of podracing

By Rhys Wood published

Star Wars Galactic Racer looks like the most unhinged game the franchise has ever seen, and I'm thrilled it'll feature one of Episode 1's weirdest little guys.

Silent Hill Townfall; protagonist Simon looks at a large sign stating: "Welcome to St. Amelia"

If Silent Hill: Townfall has taught me anything, it's that survival horror and British weather are absolutely meant for each other

By Rhys Wood published

Silent Hill: Townfall is set in a creepy little Scottish town that leans heavily into analog tech and medical horror.

Marvel's Wolverine

Sorry, Marvel's Wolverine probably isn't showing at today's State of Play according to Insomniac itself

By Rhys Wood published

Insomniac says 'Spring 2026' for more Marvel's Wolverine info, so you probably shouldn't expect it at today's State of Play.

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