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

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

Sony goes full Xbox Insider with new Beta Program at PlayStation initiative, offering the testing of new games and features before release

By Rhys Wood published 5 March 25

Sony takes a leaf out of the Xbox Insider playbook with Beta Program at PlayStation, which you can sign up for right now.

Xbox Wireless Controller – Ghost Cipher Special Edition

Amazon's Xbox Wireless Controller deals are pretty stellar, but stock is selling through fast

By Rhys Wood published 27 February 25

So many Xbox Wireless Controllers are enjoying steep discounts at Amazon right now, but they're selling fast.

A screenshot of Silent Hill 2's main protagonist James in a car park looking out across the lake

More Silent Hill remakes could be on the way as Konami is set to continue its partnership with Bloober Team

By Rhys Wood published 27 February 25

Konami and Bloober Team are set to team up again for an unspecified project.

Xbox February update lets players stream even more of their own games including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's stream your own game collection feature expands thanks to its latest update.

A blue haired character skating in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.

Following the Black Ops 6 easter egg, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 seems to have been listed by Singapore's ratings board

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

Singapore's ratings board appears to have a listing for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 controllers lined up in a row, showing off Black, White and Purple colorways.

The 8BitDo Ultimate is my favorite Nintendo Switch controller, and now it's finally getting an upgraded version

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is an upgrade of my favorite Nintendo Switch controller for Windows and Android devices.

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising character Sandalphon

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 brings a new playable character, survival mode and no shortage of quality updates

By Rhys Wood published 26 February 25

Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 kicks off today, here's everything included in today's patch.

Future Games Show Spring Showcase to be hosted by Baldur's Gate 3's Jennifer English and everything's Nolan North

By Rhys Wood published 25 February 25

Actors Jennifer English and Nolan North are set to host the upcoming Future Games Show Spring Showcase.

Black Ops 6 wasn't kidding, there really is something Tony Hawk's Pro Skater related happening on March 4

By Rhys Wood published 24 February 25

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater website has been updated with a timer, lining up with that Black Ops 6 multiplayer easter egg.

The Atari 7800+ is a decent retro gaming package with a few too many frustrations to fully recommend

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

The Atari 7800+ disappoints with its hollow quality and woeful controller, but its games are undoubtedly great.

Best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds featuring Razer Wolverine V3 Pro

The best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds: the gamepads most suited for the game’s tricky control scheme

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

Buying Guide Become a pro hunter in no time with the best controllers for Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves promotional screenshot.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves could be 2025's best fighting game, and you can try it right now

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

The Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Open Beta is live now, here's everything you need to start playing.

Elephant Mario giving a thumbs up at the end of a course in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

It might be the year of Nintendo Switch 2, but the Switch OLED bundles keep coming with this Super Mario Bros. Wonder package

By Rhys Wood published 21 February 25

With Nintendo Switch 2 right around the corner, a new Switch OLED bundle with Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been made available.

A PS6 launch in 2028 'feels right' according to former PlayStation boss, citing increasingly long console generations

By Rhys Wood published 20 February 25

PS6 releasing in 2028 "feels right" according to former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida.

A Primordia vista in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

10 years later, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition still has one of gaming’s best open worlds, but is it truly definitive?

By Rhys Wood published 19 February 25

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is the best way to play the Wii U classic, but some of that version’s issues remain.

Three Nightfarers stand outside the Nightlord's boss door in Elden Ring Nightreign

Elden Ring Nightreign has the makings of a seriously fun multiplayer game if FromSoftware can fix its performance issues

By Rhys Wood published 19 February 25

Elden Ring Nightreign's network test was plagued by botched servers and shoddy performance, but its PvE concept is utterly brilliant.

Thrustmaster launches the SimTask FarmStick X that's tailor-made for Farming Simulator 25

By Rhys Wood published 19 February 25

The Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X is a Farming Simulator compatible stick with Hall effect technology.

I summoned a chimpanzee god in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and it was still only the fourth weirdest thing in the game

By Rhys Wood published 18 February 25

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii continues the series’ hot streak with another must-play entry.

Nintendo is set to discontinue Gold Points rewards a week before the Switch 2 Direct

By Rhys Wood published 18 February 25

In a baffling move, Nintendo will be discontinuing Gold Points rewards from eShop purchases in March.

A price cut on various CKRD Neo S models.

Presidents' Day sales have the bite-sized CRKD Neo S controller close to its lowest-ever Amazon price

By Rhys Wood published 17 February 25

The CRKD Neo S is a superbly portable Nintendo Switch controller, and right now it's enjoying $10 off with this Presidents' Day deal.

Marvel Rivals director gives hope to the idea of a Nintendo Switch 2 port

By Rhys Wood published 17 February 25

Marvel Rivals could come to Nintendo Switch 2 in lieu of the original hardware, according to its producer.

The PS5 just had its best financial quarter on record, shipping almost 10 million units at the end of last year

By Rhys Wood published 14 February 25

The PS5 seems to be doing better than ever selling nearly 10 million units at the tail end of 2024.

Our favorite six moments from yesterday's PlayStation State of Play

By Rob Dwiar published 13 February 25

These are our favorite moments and reveals from this month's PlayStation's State of Play event.

Lies of P's Overture DLC is finally coming this year, closing the book on my favorite soulslike

By Rhys Wood published 13 February 25

Lies of P: Overture is a prequel expansion to the main game and it's coming this summer.

Avowed is a captivating journey through a dreamlike fantasy world that I simply can’t get enough of

By Rhys Wood published 13 February 25

Avowed shines with a fantasy world that’s easy to get lost in - both literally and figuratively.

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