Articles by 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

The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro has just received a frankly absurd discount at Amazon ahead of Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 25

One of the best PS5 controllers has an unmissable discount ahead of Amazon Prime Day right now.

EA is shutting down Bioware's Anthem next year, rendering it unplayable forever

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 25

EA is delisting Anthem next month, and it'll be taken offline permanently next year.

Shock Blue and Velocity Green Xbox Wireless Controllers are the cheapest they've been all year right now ahead of Amazon Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 3 July 25

Two of the best-looking Xbox Wireless Controllers are among the cheapest they've ever been ahead of next week's Prime Day deals.

Xbox cancels Perfect Dark, Everwild, and an unannounced online game amidst yet another round of mass layoffs

By Rhys Wood published 3 July 25

Xbox cancels more games including the Perfect Dark reboot and closes yet another studio.

A screenshot from Dying Light: The Beast

Dying Light: The Beast won't have branching narrative choices, but the developer says it will pave the way for the series' future

By Rhys Wood published 2 July 25

Dying Light: The Beast will have a more straightforward plot without branching choices in order to set up the future of the series.

If you're looking for a new Switch 2 controller, these are my Prime Day deal recommendations to look out for next week

By Rhys Wood published 1 July 25

Prime Day is next week, and these are the Switch 2 controllers I'd be searching out deals for.

If you're nostalgic for classic Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, you'll probably want to keep an eye on this modular guitar controller

By Rhys Wood published 1 July 25

Drakong and Fender have teamed up to create a multiplatform guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, Guitar Hero and more.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s least ambitious console to date, but its improvements are astronomical

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 June 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an incredibly impressive console despite issues with battery life and some poorly thought-out features.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is so good that I wish I could use it on anything

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a seriously impressive follow-up to the already superb original.

The second free Monster Hunter Wilds title update is coming next week, bringing back a surprise monster from the 3DS era

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25

Monster Hunter Wilds' stacked second free update includes two iconic monsters and a collab with Fender.

The 8BitDo Ultimate has been at the top of our best Nintendo Switch controllers list for almost three years - here’s why that’s unlikely to change

By Rhys Wood published 26 June 25

The 8BitDo Ultimate truly is the ultimate Nintendo Switch controller, and it now has Switch 2 support.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is an excellent PC controller, but I still prefer the superb original

By Rhys Wood published 26 June 25

Recommended

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 continues the brand’s penchant for high-quality controllers, even if battery life remains lacking.

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot – here’s what I learned testing two of the year’s most interesting Xbox controllers

By Rhys Wood published 23 June 25

While both have their issues, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited and Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot show that controllers makers aren’t afraid to try new things.

I've replaced my Switch OLED with a Nintendo Switch 2 for two weeks now - here are the biggest improvements I’ve noticed in my time with the new console

By Rhys Wood published 22 June 25

After two weeks with Nintendo Switch 2, here are the biggest improvements I’ve found the hardware brings over its older brethren.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Oakley's next-gen smart glasses to our first week with Alexa+

By Hamish Hector published 21 June 25

The past week's biggest tech news from Trump Mobile, Oakley, Meta, Amazon, and more.

Nintendo didn’t tell anyone this Switch game got a huge performance boost on Switch 2, so I’m telling you instead

By Rhys Wood published 19 June 25

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is the best Nintendo Switch 2 game and I’m not even remotely kidding.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller on a yellow background with white don't miss text

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - stock is hard to come by in the US and the UK, here's where to check

By Rhys Wood last updated 18 June 25

Looking to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller? These US and UK retailers are your best bet.

Everything announced at the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Pauline officially revealed, wait, was that Diddy Kong? Plus everything else you need to know

By Dashiell Wood last updated 18 June 25

This is our live coverage of the June Donkey Kong Bananza Direct.

Xbox president Sarah Bond announces that Xbox has formed a 'strategic multi-year partnership' with AMD for its next generation of consoles, handhelds and accessories

By Rhys Wood published 18 June 25

Xbox president Sarah Bond formally announces the next generation of Xbox in partnership with AMD.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers kept me on the edge of my seat as a soulslike that rewards dodging over parrying

By Rhys Wood published 16 June 25

After four hours with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I’m left desperate to play even more.

Mario Kart World just about makes the podium, but some strange design decisions have left me scratching my head

By Rhys Wood published 13 June 25

Mario Kart World is almost a dream launch game, but some weird design decisions are currently holding it back.

Tekken 8 Jin Kazama punching towards the screen

Best fighting games 2025 - top fighters to push you to the limit

By Rhys Wood last updated 13 June 25

Our list of the best fighting games will show you the games worth playing as we enter a new golden age.

A green claw wraps around the carcass of a monster

Capcom confirms Monster Hunter Wilds' second major title update will launch at the end of June

By Rhys Wood published 13 June 25

The second free title update for Monster Hunter Wilds will arrive at the end of June.

I have to remind you of this excellent PSVR 2 deal again as PlayStation's Days of Play sale is about to end

By Rhys Wood published 11 June 25

PlayStation's Days of Play sale is nearly over, but you can still save big on PSVR 2.

Mindseye's launch has been an unmitigated disaster as players report horrifying glitches and poor PC performance

By Rhys Wood published 11 June 25

With a 'Mixed' rating on Steam, Mindseye's launch is riddled with bugs, performance issues and complaints about its price.

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