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

A screenshot of Astro on a DualSense-shaped rocket ship in the game Astro Bot

More cameos have been spotted in Astro Bot's credits as game director confirms free DLC

By Rhys Wood published 9 September 24

Free Astro Bot DLC is on the way - potentially featuring franchises spotted in the game's credits.

Astro Bot has reminded me why I fell in love with the DualSense controller

By Rhys Wood published 6 September 24

I'd forgotten just how incredible the DualSense controller is - then I played Astro Bot.

Vocalist Chrissy Costanza on singing for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail: "this isn't just 'game' music, it's 'music' music"

By Rhys Wood published 6 September 24

TechRadar Gaming spoke to Against the Current vocalist Chrissy Costanza to learn more about her contribution to Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail’s soundtrack.

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

How to start Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree

By Rhys Wood published 6 September 24

Struggling on how to start the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree? Here’s everything you need to know.

Astro Bot celebrates PlayStation 30th anniversary

PlayStation 30th anniversary celebrations kick off with digital soundtracks, physical goodies, and a bespoke Gran Turismo 7 free trial

By Rhys Wood published 6 September 24

PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebrations includes free trials, soundtracks and board games.

Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 has entered mass production, supports backwards compatibility

By Rhys Wood published 5 September 24

Nintendo Switch 2 might already be in mass production according to a financial analyst.

Concord is going offline just two weeks after it launched with sales stopping and players getting refunds

By Rhys Wood published 3 September 24

Firewalk Studios has confirmed multiplayer hero shooter Concord is going offline less than a month after it launched.

Resident Evil games on iOS now require an internet connection to play

By Rhys Wood published 3 September 24

You might want to avoid updating Resident Evil games on iOS - they now require an internet connection to play.

Hideaki Itsuno announces Dragon's Dogma 2

Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno has left Capcom

By Rhys Wood published 2 September 24

Legendary Capcom director Hideaki Itsuno is leaving the company after 30 years.

It looks like Yakuza Kiwami won't be getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch

By Rhys Wood published 2 September 24

Yakuza Kiwami developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio implies the Nintendo Switch version won't have a physical release.

90s games industry pioneer Argonaut is back - and it's remastering a much-loved PS1 classic

By Rhys Wood published 30 August 24

Iconic PS1 game Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is getting a remaster from its original developer.

Visions of Mana review: a thoroughly decent RPG that lacks ambition

By Rhys Wood published 29 August 24

Visions of Mana is a fine entry in the long-dormant RPG series, but one that probably won’t live long in the memory.

Astro Bot creative director says there's "no chance" of a PSVR 2 version

By Rhys Wood published 29 August 24

Astro Bot's creative director stresses that the upcoming game won't be getting a PSVR 2 version.

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review: a must-have premium Xbox controller

By Rhys Wood published 28 August 24

Editor's Choice

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is quite simply the best premium third-party Xbox controller you can buy.

Latest PS5 Pro report states it's still coming this year and yes it will break the bank

By Rhys Wood published 28 August 24

PS5 Pro is reportedly launching this year and could cost up to $700 according to commentator Jeff Grubb.

‘All buttons lead to awesome’ - Towerborne's developers discuss the game's intricate co-op melee combat

By Rhys Wood published 27 August 24

TechRadar Gaming chats with Towerborne developer Stoic Studioto learn more about the game’s intricate combat system.

Microsoft, Byowave, and 8BitDo team up to create new 'Designed for Xbox' accessibility controllers

By Rhys Wood published 21 August 24

Xbox has announced a range of new accessibility controllers at Gamescom 2024.

The new Nacon Revolution X Unlimited Xbox controller features a nifty LCD screen - and it's coming later this year

By Rhys Wood published 21 August 24

This upcoming Nacon Xbox controller features an LCD screen for profile customization.

Razer has unleashed the Kraken V4 – the latest in its line of iconic gaming headsets

By Rhys Wood published 21 August 24

Razer Kraken V4 launches with THX spatial audio and a glorious RGB pattern.