Rhys Wood

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

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Songbird

A Cyberpunk 2077 update is on the way, but New Game Plus and PS5 Pro support aren't happening

By Rhys Wood published

Another Cyberpunk 2077 update is on the way, but CD Projekt Red ruled out PS5 Pro support.

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs in 2024: upgrade your storage for less

By Dashiell Wood last updated

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

Fortnite Ballistic screenshot

Fortnite's new first-person mode sounds an awful lot like Counter-Strike

By Rhys Wood published

Fortnite Ballistic mode offers 5v5 first-person gameplay - and it's out in just a few days.

A Jaguar racing around a track in Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7 is getting a content-rich free demo almost three years after it came out

By Rhys Wood published

My First Gran Turismo is a free, bite-sized experience aimed at players entirely new to the PS5 racer - and it's out tomorrow.

Sony's official PlayStation 30th Anniversary artwork

PS5 is getting classic themes and boot sequences for PlayStation's 30th anniversary, but only for a limited time

By Rhys Wood published

PS5 receives themes and boot sequences from previous PlayStation generations - but there's a catch.

Best gaming chair guide

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

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.

Best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2024: essential gear for your Xbox console

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories are essential if you want to get the most out of your console.

Marcus inspects a dogtag around Kait's neck

Best Xbox One games 2024: top titles to play right now

By Vic Hood last updated

Buying Guide Whether you own an Xbox One or Xbox One X, don't miss out on the best Xbox One games you can play right now.

Best Nintendo Switch accessories

Best Nintendo Switch accessories in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide Make the of your Nintendo Switch with the best accessories available right now.

The Seagate Game Drive for PS5 on a blue background.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2024: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Dashiell Wood last updated

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

Best gaming earbuds

Best gaming earbuds in 2024

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We've pulled together all the best gaming earbuds on the market so you can make the most of your gaming audio experience on a micro-scale.

Best Xbox Headsets

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2024 - top headphones for Team Green

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our definitive ranking of all the best Xbox Series X headsets that are available to buy in 2024.

Best PS5 headsets

Best PS5 headsets in 2024 - hear better on PlayStation 5

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

A player stands on a planet surrounded by giant purple crystals.

Best PSVR 2 games 2024: what to buy for the latest PlayStation VR headset

By Rhys Wood last updated

Wondering what the best PSVR 2 games are? Learn all about the games worth playing in our curated list.

Best Xbox Series X monitors

The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2024

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide This is our roundup of the best monitors for Xbox Series X that are available to buy now.

PS5 Monitor Buying Guide

The best monitors for PS5 in 2024 - let your games shine on screen

By Rob Dwiar last updated

One of the best monitors for PS5 will help your games shine and run super smooth while also allowing for great PC integration.

PS5 SSD Buying Guide

The best SSD for PS5 in 2024: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated

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

Thrustmaster Heart

Thrustmaster Heart controller review: a competent Hall effect gamepad that fails to stand out in a competitive space

By Rhys Wood published

The Thrustmaster Heart prizes itself on peak responsiveness, but it ends up falling short among its peers.

Avowed player character and their companion Kai walking through a busy town

Avowed might just be the fantasy RPG you've been waiting for

By Rhys Wood published

Avowed’s involving combat and typically slick Obsidian writing has me very excited for the full release next year.

PSVR 2

The PlayStation Black Friday deals are headlined by 30% off PS Plus and the one deal we've always wanted - a massive 40% off PSVR 2

By Rhys Wood published

PlayStation's Black Friday sale includes 30% off PS Plus and a massive 40% off PSVR 2.

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

PlayStation Portal cloud streaming is now in beta, with over 120 games playable for PS Plus Premium members

By Rhys Wood published

PlayStation Portal finally adds cloud streaming for PS Plus Premium members.

A close up of Alan Wake's face

Best horror games: the scariest titles to play in 2024

By Elie Gould last updated

Updated These are our best horror games available now that'll provide fans with all sorts of scares on all sorts of platforms.

The Game Awards 2024 nominations

Geoff Keighley confirms The Game Awards will announce nominees live early next week

By Rhys Wood published

Mark your calendars: The Game Awards nominees are set to be announced early next week.

A close-up of the PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro sales seem to be exceeding all expectations in Japan

By Rhys Wood published

PS5 Pro's week one sales in Japan are impressive as the mid-gen upgrade shifts over 78,000 units in the region.

Best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories

Best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide From the Razer Kishi to the Moga mobile range, these are the best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories.

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