Dashiell Wood

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

Character art showing a woman wielding a sword in Hero Wars.

Free game Hero Wars: Dominion Era brings an action-packed fantasy adventure to your browser

By Dashiell Wood published

Hero Wars: Dominion Era is available now. Here’s how you can dive into its fantasy world for free straight from your web browser and claim a generous new player bonus.

Hero Wars: Dominion Era

Hero Wars: Dominion Era is the perfect free browser game for your lunch break

By Dashiell Wood published

The fantasy adventure Hero Wars: Dominion Era is a free browser game that’s ideal for your down time at the office.

Products from the new Logitech G Racing Series.

Logitech G has announced a new Racing Series with a range of wheels, gear shifters, and more

By Dashiell Wood published

Logitech G has announced a new Racning Series line of products.

The Astro A50 Gen 5 headset on a blue background.

The new Astro A50 Gen 5 has been revealed by Logitech G and it looks like a dream for Xbox, PS5, and PC players

By Dashiell Wood published

Logitech G has unveiled the new Astro A50 Gen 5 multi-platform gaming headset.

The new Logitech G Genshin Impact products.

These new Genshin Impact gaming mice from Logitech G could be one seriously cute addition to your PC setup

By Dashiell Wood published

Logitech G announces new Genshin Impact collaboration, starting with some adorable gaming mice.

The latest Nintendo Switch bundles.

Two more Nintendo Switch console bundles are on the way - and you won’t get any prizes for guessing the pack-in game

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo has revealed two new console bundles that include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Discord on PS5.

How to get Discord on PS5

By Dashiell Wood published

Our step by step guide on how to set up Discord on your PlayStation 5 console and chat with your friends while you play.

A comparison shot of The Last of Us Part II running on PS5 in performance mode, and on PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro benchmark leak suggests 60 fps play with no frame drops at a dynamic 4K resolution

By Dashiell Wood published

Games that offer better PS5 Pro performance will be labelled with a new 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label.

Civilization 7 key art

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 developer discusses building “the best looking tabletop game on the planet”

By Dashiell Wood published

We discuss the stunning new art direction of Civilization 7 with executive producer Dennis Shirk.

The Civilization 7 logo key art.

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 developer breaks down the new leader mechanics, "it's one of the biggest changes we've made to the game and one of the scariest"

By Dashiell Wood published

We speak to Civilization 7 executive producer Dennis Shirk about the mechanics of the upcoming strategy game.

The CRKD Rocket League Collection.

CRKD reveals new Rocket League editions of three of its Nintendo Switch controllers

By Dashiell Wood published

CRKD has revealed a line of limited edition Rocket League controllers.

Snake holding gun in Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1

Another Metal Gear Solid Master Collection is coming, but it could take a while to arrive

By Dashiell Wood published

Konami has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is in the works.

Three DualSense controller on a green background with white big savings text

The best cheap PS5 DualSense controller deals in February 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're rounding up all the best cheap PS5 DualSense controller deals available this month.

Xbox Game Pass gift cards.

New Xbox Game Pass Standard details emerge and it's not looking good

By Dashiell Wood published

Xbox Game Pass Standard does not include releases like Starfield, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and lots of other titles.

A PlayStation 5 (PS5) video game console at the Sony Group Corp. booth at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (Ceatec) in Chiba, Japan, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

You will soon be able to buy refurbished PS5 consoles from Sony via PS Direct and the prices are surprisingly reasonable

By Dashiell Wood published

Sony will offer certified refurbished PS5 consoles through its PS Direct store.

PS5 vs PS4 Pro

PS5 vs PS4 Pro: should you upgrade?

By Adam Vjestica last updated

Versus Should PS4 Pro owners make the jump to PS5, or can the previous console stick around for slightly longer?

The PS5 Slim on a light blue backdrop,

PS5 Slim vs PS5: the two PlayStation 5 models compared

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Versus Wonder what’s going on with the PS5 and the newer PS5 Slim? Here’s our detailed breakdown of all the differences.

PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro reveal analysis - 5 things we learned about the next PlayStation console

By Dashiell Wood published

The PS5 Technical Presentation gave us our first look at the PS5 Pro. Here are five things that we learned from the official reveal.

PS5 Slim

PS5 Slim: where to buy, design and specs

By Rhys Wood last updated

The PS5 Slim is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about the latest hardware revision.

The Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD placed on a colorful desk mat.

Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 review: easy to recommend

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Recommended

The Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 is a very good option if you’re searching for an officially licensed PS5 SSD.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X side by side

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which current-gen console should you buy?

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Updated We've pulled together everything you need to know about the PS5 vs Xbox Series X in our handy guide.

The First Descendant

Upgraded PS5 Pro games will feature a special label

By Dashiell Wood published

Games that offer better PS5 Pro performance will be labelled with a new 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label.

PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro release date confirmed with pre-orders starting on September 26

By Rob Dwiar published

The PlayStation 5 Pro has finally been officially revealed by Sony, along with a PS5 Pro release date.

A white question mark on top of a black PS5 console silhouette with a blue background

PS5 Technical Presentation live - are we about to see the PS5 Pro?

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Follow our live blog for all the latest from the PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation where we expect to see the PS5 Pro revealed amid other details from Mark Cerny.

Details about the upcoming Mobile Gaming Show

Future launches the Mobile Gaming Show highlighting exciting upcoming games to play on the go

By Dashiell Wood published

The new Mobile Gaming Show will highlight the most exciting upcoming mobile games.

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