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

Hi-Fi Rush

Tango Gameworks gets a second life under PUBG Battlegrounds publisher Krafton

By Rhys Wood published

PUBG Battlegrounds publisher Krafton Inc. has acquired Tango Gameworks after its Microsoft closure.

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Best green screen in 2024

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide If you're a streamer, the best green screen could enhance your streaming setup. Here are our top picks right now.

Big savings on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The cheapest Xbox Game Pass deals in December 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

Deals Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass for the lowest price with these Xbox Game Pass deals.

Xbox game deals.

The cheapest Xbox game deals in December 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

Deals The latest and greatest Xbox game deals to help you save on some of the best titles.

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The best PS5 deals for December 2024

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Deals We've been hard at work finding you all the best PS5 deals in the US and the UK to help you save money on hardware.

Nintendo Switch game deals

The cheapest Nintendo Switch game deals in December 2024

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Deals We've pulled together all the best Nintendo Switch game deals so you're never short of choice.

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The Nintendo Switch is on track to outsell the PlayStation 2 in the US

By Rhys Wood published

Nintendo Switch may actually pass the PS2's lifetime sales in the US, according to a trusted industry advisor.

Final Fantasy 14

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile has seemingly been announced by China

By Rhys Wood published

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile seemingly coming to China and will be wholly separate from the popular MMORPG.

Thrustmaster eSwap X2

I beat Elden Ring’s DLC with the official Thrustmaster Shadow of the Erdtree controller - here are my thoughts

By Rhys Wood published

I was greatly surprised by the Thrustmaster eSwap X2 when I used it for my second Elden Ring DLC playthrough.

The Eternal Life of Goldman

THQ Nordic announces The Eternal Life of Goldman - a hand-drawn side-scroller from the creators of This Is the Police

By Rhys Wood published

The Eternal Life of Goldman is a breathtakingly beautiful side-scroller that just debuted at the THQ Nordic Showcase.

Titan Quest 2

Titan Quest 2 finally gets its first-ever gameplay trailer at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2024

By Rhys Wood published

Titan Quest 2's first gameplay trailer showcases combat, skills and armor.

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail review: a promising new beginning in both story and content

By Rhys Wood published

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail has some impossibly large shoes to fill, but fill them it does for the most part.

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom earbuds

Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earbuds

By Rhys Wood published

Nintendo, in partnership with OTL Technologies, has just launched true wireless earbuds with a delightful Zelda theme.

Super Mario Odyssey played on a Nintendo Switch in portable mode

The Nintendo Switch is still comfortably the company's second best-selling console of all time as hardware sales begin to decline

By Rhys Wood published

Nintendo's latest financial results show that 143 million Nintendo Switch consoles have been sold.

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Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami says he'd "love to see" a sequel to one of the GameCube's best games

By Rhys Wood published

Shinji Mikami and Goichi Suda discuss the possibility of a Killer7 follow-up in a Grasshopper Direct presentation.

Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller

The Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller is real and you can pre-order it now

By Rhys Wood published

Microsoft has officially revealed the special edition Sky Cipher Xbox Wireless Controller, and pre-orders are open now.

A screenshot of several monkeys in the Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble reveal trailer.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble teases all-new content later this year with its DLC roadmap

By Rhys Wood published

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is set to receive more updates and DLC beyond its existing season pass.

Astro Bot DualSense

This Astro Bot DualSense controller is hands down the best-looking limited edition gamepad for PS5

By Rhys Wood published

Sony announces a limited edition Astro Bot DualSense Wireless Controller and I can't get over how cool it looks.

Scorpion and Frost in Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns expansion announced alongside Kombat Pack 2 adding Conan, Ghostface and more to the game

By Rhys Wood published

Netherrealm Studios has announced Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns which includes a story expansion and new characters.

Logitech G920

Logitech G920 review: a great entry-level Xbox racing wheel, with one serious drawback

By Rhys Wood published

Recommended

The Logitech G920 is excellent for folks looking for an easy-to-use racing wheel for Xbox and PC.

Stalker 2 landscape shot

Stalker 2 gets hit with another delay painfully close to its intended September release date

By Rhys Wood published

Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World announces a two-month delay for emergency bug-fixing.

PSVR 2

PSVR 2 app suddenly appears on Steam

By Rhys Wood published

The PSVR 2 app Steam page is now live, signaling the imminent arrival of SteamVR support for Sony's headset.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree boss Messmer the Impaler seen in the expansion's first trailer.

One of Elden Ring's best speedrunners has issued a $10,000 bounty for a ridiculous Shadow of the Erdtree DLC challenge

By Rhys Wood published

An Elden Ring speedrunner has put up a $10,000 bounty for beating an absurdly difficult Shadow of the Erdtree challenge.

Person holding the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller in front of a TV

Latest PS5 system update adds a handy game invite option

By Rhys Wood published

You can now invite friends to play PS5 multiplayer sessions with a shareable link thanks to the latest system update.

A man holding an Xbox Wireless controller

There's a 'Sky Cipher' special edition Xbox Wireless Controller coming next month, per leak

By Rhys Wood published

The next Xbox Wireless Controller design could revisit a translucent design.

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