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

Razer Wolverine V3 Bluetooth controller placed next to an LG Smart TV. The display shows the LG Gaming Portal app, with streamed games including Borderlands 4, The Outer Worlds 2, and Arc Raiders.

Razer is making a version of its best controller specifically for LG Smart TVs — and you can check it out at CES 2026

By Rhys Wood published

Razer just announced an LG Smart TV controller based on its excellent Wolverine V3 Pro at CES 2026.

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Best gaming desk: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

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Best gaming chair: We've tested a vast number of seats, so you don't have to, and these are the best

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

The best gaming consoles on a blue background.

Best gaming console in 2026: we've ranked top picks for kids, pro gamers, and more

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2026, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

Best PC controllers

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

By Rhys Wood last updated

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

Phil Spencer

In not remotely shocking news, Xbox has reportedly suffered its 'worst year on record' for console sales

By Rhys Wood published

Xbox reportedly had its 'worst year on record' in 2025 in news that should surprise no one.

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

Best PS5 games - the top 28 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 28 top titles available on the platform.

8BitDo FlipPad

8BitDo's FlipPad controller could be a great way to play retro games on your phone

By Rhys Wood published

The 8BitDo FlipPad is a retro controller for your phone, coming later this year.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds could be heading to Switch 2 as dataminers leak graphical presets for Nintendo's console

By Rhys Wood published

Dataminers reveal potential evidence of a Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 port, but it'll be a hard sell with no cross-save support.

TechRadar Gaming's most anticipated games of 2026.

Our 14 most anticipated games of 2026 prove that there's more to look forward to than just Grand Theft Auto 6

By Dashiell Wood published

These are all the games that you should be keeping an eye on in 2026.

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These are the gaming resolutions that we're bringing into 2026

By Dashiell Wood published

These are the gaming resolutions that the TechRadar Gaming team want to bring into the New Year.

An image showing art or screenshots from No Man's Sky, Fallout 76, and Doom (2016)

Away from 2025's biggest and best, here's what we actually played most this year

By Rob Dwiar published

Away from the big ones of 2025, here’s what we’ve actually been playing this year, from older multiplayer games to timeless classics.

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The TechRadar Gaming team picks our most underrated and overlooked games of 2025

By Jake Green published

It has been a huge year for gaming, but so many games have unfortunately gone a little bit overlooked. Here’s our picks for the most underrated games of 2025.

Picross S+ graphic showcasing a colorful background and a preview of the game board, with squares, a timer, and the numbers surrounding each row and column

These cheap Nintendo Switch puzzle games will keep you sane if you’re dreading the family get-together this Christmas

By Rhys Wood published

Jupiter’s Picross titles on Switch all have a metric ton of content, with appearances from some of your favorite games and developers.

A three-way picture of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Octopath Traveler 0, and The Witcher 3

With some welcome downtime on the horizon, here are the TechRadar Gaming team’s Christmas games for 2025

By Rob Dwiar published

These are the games we’ll be playing over the holidays this year.

Gaming Hardware of 2025

TechRadar Gaming's favorite gaming devices of 2025: personal picks from all the year's gear

By Rhys Wood published

Read all about TechRadar Gaming's hardware products of the year right here, including everything from consoles to headsets.

The Competitor

The Competitor is a no-nonsense symmetrical Xbox controller that barely puts a foot wrong

By Rhys Wood published

Recommended

The Competitor might not be stacked to the gills with features, but there’s much to love in its straightforward, no-nonsense approach.

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TechRadar Gaming’s Game of the Year list 2025: our top 20 games from this year

By Rob Dwiar published

We’ve discussed all the awesome games of 2025 and come up with our top 20 list of the best of the year.

Amazon Luna controller spring sale

These Amazon Luna gaming bundle deals could save your wallet this Christmas at better than half price discounts

By Rhys Wood published

Christmas shopping sorted — these Amazon Luna gaming bundles are better than half price right now.

Xbox Partner Preview

Gaming hardware sales data reveals Xbox and its price hikes to be the biggest loser of 2025

By Rhys Wood published

Between a cost-of-living crisis and Microsoft's price hikes, Xbox hardware sales dramatically fell off in 2025.

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You can play Fallout 76 completely for free this week — here's how

By Rhys Wood published

Here's how to play Fallout 76 — and all of its content — for free this week.

Xbox Wireless Controller DEAL

You can get almost half price off Xbox Wireless Controllers right now if you're looking for a last-minute gaming gift

By Rhys Wood published

Loads of Xbox Wireless Controllers have just dropped to lowest-ever prices ahead of the Holidays.

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Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem

By Rhys Wood published

Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow teaser featuring protagonist Hornet standing over crashing waves.

Team Cherry details Hollow Knight: Silksong expansion and a Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight

By Rhys Wood published

Hollow Knight: Silksong's first expansion — Sea of Sorrow — is coming next year alongside a Switch 2 Edition of the original game. Here's what you need to know.

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Make the most of the new update with 10% off the PlayStation Portal at PS Direct — though the deal is ending soon

By Rhys Wood published

This might be your last chance to save 10% off the PS Portal and have it arrive safely before Christmas.

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