Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor | TechRadar

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

A speedboat chase

GTA 6 will launch late in 2025 according to Take-Two financial report

By Rhys Wood published 17 May 24

You'll be waiting until the end of 2025 for GTA 6, according to Take-Two's latest financial report.

Victrix Gambit Prime

PDP's new Victrix Gambit Prime controller goes big on multiplayer with minimal input latency and an array of swappable modules

By Rhys Wood published 17 May 24

PDP's Victrix Gambit Prime controller is available now, and could be the gamepad of choice for multiplayer gamers.

F1 Manager 24

F1 Manager 24 preview - Create A Team is an absolute game changer

By Rhys Wood published 16 May 24

F1 Manager 24 steps up the game with the all-new Create A Team feature and it’s exactly what the series always needed.

GameSir Nova

GameSir Nova controller review: one step forward, one step back, but still a quality budget controller

By Rhys Wood published 4 May 24

Review The GameSir Nova boasts exceptional HD Rumble for Nintendo Switch, but build quality falls short of the Nova Lite.

8BitDo Ultimate controller and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs 8BitDo Ultimate: which pad should you buy?

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 April 24

We pit two of the best Nintendo Switch controllers against each other to help you decide which to buy.

Victrix Pro BFG and Scuf Reflex Pro

Victrix Pro BFG vs Scuf Reflex Pro: which premium PS5 controller is for you?

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 April 24

We're comparing the Victrix Pro BFG against the Scuf Reflex Pro to help you find out which PS5 controller you should get.

The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro controller and the Scuf Reflex Pro.

Razer Wolverine V2 Pro vs Scuf Reflex Pro: which high-end pad comes out on top?

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 April 24

Updated The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro and Scuf Reflex Pro are two PS5 pro controllers, but which is best for you?

Revolution X Pro controller and HyperX Clutch Gladiate on a green background

HyperX Clutch Gladiate vs Nacon Revolution X Pro: which wired pad is best?

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 April 24

The Clutch Gladiate and Revolution X Pro are two of the best wired Xbox controllers, but which one is right for you?

Razer Wolverine V2 and the DualSense Wireless Controller

DualSense vs Razer Wolverine V2 Pro: which PS5 controller is right for you?

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 April 24

Versus We've compared the DualSense and the Razer Wolverine V2 to see which PS5 controller you should buy.

Endless Ocean Luminous

Endless Ocean Luminous review - splendid Switch spelunking

By Rhys Wood published 30 April 24

Review Endless Ocean Luminous successfully fulfills a deep sea diving fantasy with plenty of fish to discover and mysteries to unearth.

Nintendo Switch OLED price reveal

Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly be larger than its predecessor and feature magnetic Joy-Con controllers

By Rhys Wood published 26 April 24

A reliable source claims that the Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly feature magnetic Joy-Con controllers.

A survivor holding a gun dressed in a trench coat

Fallout 4 free update bugged on PS5, with PS Plus Extra subscribers unable to access the new version – but a fix is coming

By Rhys Wood published 26 April 24

PS Plus Extra subscribers haven't been able to access Fallout 4's free update, but Bethesda is aware of the issue.

EA Sports F1 24

EA Sports' F1 24 looks to shake things up with a comprehensive career mode refresh

By Rhys Wood published 25 April 24

Preview We had an early look at the single-player career mode in EA Sports' F1 24, and it’s shaping up to be a much-needed evolution.

DualSense Edge vs Xbox Elite Series 2

DualSense Edge vs Xbox Elite Controller Series 2: which is the best?

By Rhys Wood last updated 25 April 24

Now that Sony’s entered the pro controller arena with the DualSense Edge, how does it stack up to the Xbox Elite Series 2?

PS5

PS5's latest update brings a handy community-driven option to the Game Help feature

By Rhys Wood published 25 April 24

The latest PS5 update adds Community Game Help which captures gameplay to help players through tricky challenges.

Xbox Series S vs Xbox One S consoles in white

Xbox Series S vs Xbox One S: the cheapest Xbox consoles compared

By Rhys Wood last updated 24 April 24

Xbox Series S vs Xbox One S debate offers great entry points into the ecosystem, but one is starting to show its age.

Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade review - Near Automata

By Rhys Wood published 24 April 24

Review Stellar Blade is a phenomenal action game with slick, dazzlingly animated combat and impressive enemy variety.

Red and blue Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons in controller shell

The latest Nintendo Switch firmware update fixes an issue that stopped some players being able to connect to Wi-Fi

By Rhys Wood published 24 April 24

The latest Nintendo Switch system update has fixed some players' inability to connect to wireless access points.

PDP Riffmaster

PDP Riffmaster review - rock’s back on the menu

By Rhys Wood published 23 April 24

Review The PDP Riffmaster isn’t perfect, but is worth considering as a modern, readily available guitar controller.

The Xbox Series X and Xbox One X games consoles

Xbox Series X vs Xbox One X: is it worth upgrading?

By Rhys Wood last updated 23 April 24

Versus The Xbox Series X is Microsoft's most powerful console, but where does that leave the last-gen Xbox One X?

Meta Quest Asus ROG

Asus has revealed it's working on a 'next generation' VR headset powered by Meta's Horizon OS

By Rhys Wood published 23 April 24

A "next generation" VR headset is in development at Asus, and will be powered by Meta's Horizon OS.

The Meta Quest 3 on a notebook surrounded by pens and school supplies on a desk

Meta Quest's Horizon OS opens up to third parties - and Xbox is among the first to hop on board

By Rhys Wood published 23 April 24

Meta and Microsoft are teaming up to create a limited edition Meta Quest "inspired by Xbox."

Little Big Planet 3

LittleBigPlanet 3 players can no longer download or share levels as servers go offline

By Rhys Wood published 22 April 24

Sony confirms LittleBigPlanet 3's PS4 servers have been taken offline 'indefinitely.'

Hades 2

The Hades 2 Technical Test is so good it nearly made me lose my Duolingo streak

By Rhys Wood published 20 April 24

Hades 2 is shaping up to be every bit the sequel fans would want it to be.

A stack of original Xbox games

5 things the next Xbox console needs to get right with backwards compatibility

By Rhys Wood published 20 April 24

Xbox’s commitment to backwards compatibility is impressive, so how should the next generation of Xbox improve preservation?

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