Articles by Dashiell Wood, Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware 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

The Logitech G522 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset.

The Logitech G522 Lightspeed delivers high-end performance at an attractive price – here's why it's my new gaming headset of choice in 2025

By Dashiell Wood published 13 August 25

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The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is a great all-round headset, delivering excellent audio performance and a stand-out microphone at a fair price.

I've played every game in the Mafia series – here's why Mafia: The Old Country left me wanting more

By Dashiell Wood published 11 August 25

Mafia: The Old Country is a compelling mob story, but fails to live up the best in the series.

The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller might be the most boring gamepad I’ve reviewed, but I mean that in the nicest possible way

By Dashiell Wood published 9 August 25

The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller is a simple but effective gamepad for your phone.

Upcoming games, Marvel's Midnight Suns image showing Spider-Man

Drop whatever you're doing right now – two of the best strategy games ever are free with Amazon Prime

By Dashiell Wood published 8 August 25

Amazon Prime members can claim some brilliant strategy games for free.

We've been testing the best gaming chairs for years, these are our top picks for work and play

By Rob Dwiar last updated 8 August 25

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

Concept art for Marathon showing a Runner codenamed Thief

PlayStation is moving towards a 'community based engagement business', according to Sony senior vice president

By Dashiell Wood published 8 August 25

A Sony senior vice president has made some interesting comments about the company's gaming strategy.

A close up of the PlayStation symbol at the top of a PS5 Slim console with a white brick background

Despite early supply issues, more than 80.2 million PS5 units have been sold

By Dashiell Wood published 8 August 25

The PS5 has reached a new sales milestone.

The best gaming desk against a colored backdrop.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 7 August 25

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

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 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.

The best PC gaming headsets in 2025: stellar audio from SteelSeries, Corsair, and more

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

Get closer to the action than ever before by utilizing one of the best PC gaming headsets from trusted manufacturers.

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

Buying Guide This is our roundup of the best monitors for Xbox Series X 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 6 August 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 August 25

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

The Seagate Game Drive for PS5 on a blue background.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2025: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 August 25

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

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

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

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 August 25

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

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 August 25

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

Analyst warns that we're in the 'Wild West' of game prices - 'people still buy these games at these high price points'

By Dashiell Wood published 6 August 25

Don't expect uniform game prices any time soon, a prominent industry analyst has warned.

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

By Rhys Wood last updated 6 August 25

Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G phone in hand and on grass showing homescreens and cameras up close

I tested the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G for months and it would be decent if the software didn’t make me want to tear my hair out

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G delivers good performance and a seriously impressive display, but it’s held back by a hit and miss camera and awful software.

The best gaming consoles on a blue background.

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 5 August 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 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 5 August 25

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

The best VR headsets in 2025: top virtual reality headsets from Meta, Valve and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 5 August 25

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

Don't let your Switch 2 get toasty – Nintendo warns against using the new console outside on hot days

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

Nintendo issues a warning about letting the Switch 2 get too hot.

'Battlefield 3 and 4 were our strongest muses' – Battlefield 6 developer details the series' return to a gritty, modern setting

By Dashiell Wood published 5 August 25

We discuss the inspirations behind upcoming FPS Battlefield 6 with a Battlefield Studios developer.

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