Articles by 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

Best Xbox Series X hard drive and SSDs in 2023

By Rhys Wood last updated 6 December 23

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

Payday 3 is getting a closed beta next week - here's how to sign up

By Rhys Wood published 28 July 23

Payday 3 is getting a closed beta before release, and you can register your interest if you own an Xbox Series X|S or PC.

F1 Manager 23 review - a tough yet rewarding strategy affair

By Rhys Wood published 27 July 23

Review If you can get over the steep learning curve, F1 Manager 23 presents an absorbing, satisfying strategy experience.

Disney Illusion Island review - a whimsical metroidvania-lite adventure

By Rhys Wood published 27 July 23

Review Disney Illusion Island is a must-play for metroidvania fans looking for something just a little bit different.

League of Legends fighting game Project L will be playable at EVO 2023

By Rhys Wood published 27 July 23

Upcoming League of Legends fighting game, Project L, will be playable in public for the first time at EVO 2023.

Ayaneo Kun handheld PC promises "ultra gaming performance" and an impressively large display

By Rhys Wood published 26 July 23

The Ayaneo Kun is launching soon, featuring a sizeable IPS display and Steam Deck-esque touchpads.

Pizza-scented TMNT Xbox controller joins a long list of gamepads you can't buy

By Rhys Wood published 25 July 23

Microsoft's latest Xbox controller giveaway features a TMNT-themed gamepad that literally stinks of pizza.

Armored Core 6's multiplayer has six-player arena battles

By Rhys Wood published 24 July 23

Japanese physical copies of Armored Core 6 show the game potentially supports up to six-player PvP battles.

Why Capcom is cracking down on Hit Box-like controllers for Street Fighter 6

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

Exclusive The Capcom Pro Tour has some pretty strict rules that appear to crack down on the use of leverless controllers for Street Fighter 6.

This Nintendo Switch fight stick makes 2D fighting games a dream to play

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

Having access to some of the best fighting games of all time on Nintendo Switch gets even better with the 8BitDo Arcade Stick.

Best PSVR 2 accessories 2023: must-have kit for your VR headset

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

Buying guide Improve your VR experience on PS5 with these must-have PSVR 2 accessories.

Dolphin backs off of Steam release after Nintendo's lawyers step in

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 23

The Dolphin emulator is no longer coming to Steam after involvement of Nintendo's lawyers made the port "impossible."

69-year-old Final Fantasy 14 streamer visited by series' creator during extremely tough raid

By Rhys Wood published 20 July 23

Series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi stopped to visit a 69-year-old Final Fantasy 14 streamer.

Riot just shut down a community-favorite Valorant app, and some are saying good riddance

By Rhys Wood published 20 July 23

A beloved third-party Valorant app has now been taken offline following a cease and desist order from Riot Games.

Exoprimal review - an exhilarating dino slayer we can’t quite recommend

By Rhys Wood published 19 July 23

Review Exoprimal boasts strong fundamentals, but its business model makes this multiplayer-only title tough to recommend.

Star Wars Outlaws' presentation will be pretty close to the original trilogy

By Rhys Wood published 19 July 23

Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment is ensuring the game's style is reminiscent of the original trilogy.

Payday 3's latest trailer went unseen for nearly a week because the devs hid it too well

By Rhys Wood published 18 July 23

Payday 3's stealth trailer was fittingly well-hidden on the game's website.

Sega Saturn Mini console hasn't been ruled out, but don't expect it anytime soon

By Rhys Wood published 17 July 23

Sega's president is keen on a Saturn Mini console, but it's proving to be a difficult undertaking.

We asked pro Street Fighter 6 players who they think are the game's best characters

By Rhys Wood published 14 July 23

Exclusive At Red Bull Kumite 2023, we asked several competing players who they think are Street Fighter 6’s best characters.

PS5's accessibility controller launches in December and is frustratingly pricey

By Rhys Wood published 14 July 23

The PS5 Access accessibility controller is launching later this year, and it's more expensive than a DualSense.

Respawn is hiring for the next Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game

By Rhys Wood published 13 July 23

A sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor looks inevitable now that developer Respawn has posted job listings online.

Fear not, min-maxers - you can respec in Baldur's Gate 3

By Rhys Wood published 10 July 23

Larian Studios has confirmed Baldur's Gate 3 players will be able to respec.

Mortal Kombat 1 trailer reveals even more ninjas coming to the roster

By Rhys Wood published 7 July 23

New Mortal Kombat 1 trailer sees fan favorite ninjas Smoke and Rain returning to the base roster.

I want to play Street Fighter 6 with this Pokémon-themed fighting game pad

By Rhys Wood published 6 July 23

A talented hardware modder has built a custom leverless fight pad that Gen 1 Pokémon fans will adore.

Red Bull Kumite 2023 South Africa tournament

Red Bull Kumite local hero JabhiM proved your choice of controller doesn’t matter

By Rhys Wood published 5 July 23

Exclusive South Africa’s JabhiM beat one of the best Street Fighter players at Red Bull Kumite, and he did it with a DualSense controller.

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