Articles by Dashiell Wood, Gaming Editor

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming products at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

Articles by: Dashiell Wood

Classic prestige is coming back (again) in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

By Dashiell Wood published 1 October 25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has the classic prestige system once again.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's revised anti cheat means you might not be able to play

By Dashiell Wood published 1 October 25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 requires this PC setting enabled.

Battlefield 6 season one roadmap reveals buckets of free content including new maps, weapons, and gear

By Dashiell Wood published 30 September 25

The Battlefield 6 free season one roadmap is here.

Best gaming earbuds in 2025: great portable sound from Sony, SteelSeries and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 30 September 25

We've pulled together all the best gaming earbuds on the market so you can make the most of your gaming audio experience.

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2025: our top picks for audio companions on Xbox

By Rob Dwiar last updated 30 September 25

Our definitive ranking of all the best Xbox Series X headsets that are available to buy.

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.

The Super Pocket handheld games console on a pale green background.

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.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro on a table with a stand.

SteelSeries unveils the Arctis Nova Elite, a new high-end gaming headset with incredible sound – and a price tag to match

By Dashiell Wood published 30 September 25

If you don't want to compromise on audio quality, the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite could be for you.

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.

A color Amazon Kindle next to an Amazon Fire TV showing Maverick from Top Gun, next to some Amazon Echo Buds

New Echos and Kindles are coming tomorrow – 5 things to expect from Amazon's big 2025 hardware launch

By Mark Wilson last updated 29 September 25

Amazon has shared an invite for a major product launch on September 30 – here's what we think is coming based on its revealing teaser.

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.

The PS5 Pro in front of a white brick background, on a brown desk, next to a potted plant.

A new PS5 Pro model could be on the horizon, but it's not going to be much different

By Dashiell Wood published 29 September 25

There's apparently a new PS5 Pro on the way.

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.

Resident Evil Requiem is only coming to the Switch 2 because of how well Village runs – 'it looked really great' says developer

By Dashiell Wood published 29 September 25

A developer has revealed why Resident Evil Requiem is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

I've played all the biggest games out in September and these are the ones that are actually worth the money

By Dashiell Wood published 27 September 25

I've played all the big games out this month, and these are the very best.

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.

Bowser (no, not that one) will retire from Nintendo at the end of the year

By Dashiell Wood published 26 September 25

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser will retire at the end of the year.

PlayStation reveals Pulse Elevate speakers designed for PS5 and PC – and they have a pretty weird feature set

By Dashiell Wood published 25 September 25

Sony has revealed a new set of desktop speakers.

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