Articles by 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

The Super Pocket handheld games console on a pale green background.

Best handheld games consoles in 2024: the top gaming handhelds we've tested

By Dashiell Wood last updated 20 December 24

Buying Guide If you're in the market for a handheld games console, these are our top recommendations.

Best gaming console in 2024: every major system tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated 20 December 24

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2024, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

New Nintendo Switch 2 leak gives us more information about the console's potential design, dock, and official name

By Dashiell Wood published 20 December 24

Latest Nintendo Switch 2 leak could have finally revealed the upcoming console's name.

The best SD cards for Switch in 2024: the perfect way to expand your Nintendo game collection

By Dashiell Wood last updated 19 December 24

Buying Guide This is our comprehensive guide to all of the best Nintendo Switch SD cards available to buy right now.

Close up of Nintendo Switch controller buttons

Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know about a potential Switch successor

By Dashiell Wood last updated 19 December 24

Updated Nintendo has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2, or a successor to the Nintendo Switch, will be announced before the end of next year.

The best VR headsets in 2024: top virtual reality headsets from Meta, Valve and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 19 December 24

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best VR headsets you should consider buying for an optimal virtual reality experience.

The player stood outside of a cave in Fallout 76.

Fallout 76 developer on new Gleaming Depths raid and designing the biggest enemy encounter in series history

By Dashiell Wood published 19 December 24

We sit down with lead producer Bill LaCoste to discuss the overall trajectory of Fallout 76 and the game’s latest major update.

New PS5 Pro details explain what "advanced ray tracing" really means

By Dashiell Wood published 19 December 24

New technical seminar video outlines PS5 Pro tech including advanced ray tracing.

Skibidi Toilet is reportedly coming to Fortnite which is a sentence I never thought I would have to write

By Dashiell Wood published 18 December 24

Skibidi Toilet is reportedly coming to Fortnite later today, and no I’m not joking.

The best PS4 controllers in 2024: our favorites from Sony, Victrix and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 17 December 24

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 controllers that money can buy from official gamepads to third-party offerings.

After a last minute gaming gift? Don't miss these huge discounts on PlayStation Store gift cards at Currys

By Dashiell Wood published 17 December 24

ShopTo is offering a range of PS Store Gift Card deals this Cyber Monday.

Best PC controllers in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated 17 December 24

Buying Guide Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.

Alan Wake 2 now lets you turn off PSSR on PS5 Pro

By Dashiell Wood published 17 December 24

New PS5 Pro options have come to Alan Wake 2, including a toggle to turn off PSSR.

The Witcher 4 cinematic trailer screenshot featuring Ciri

CD Projekt Red confirms that Ciri has been recast in The Witcher 4

By Dashiell Wood published 16 December 24

You guessed it, Ciri has been recast in The Witcher 4.

A photoblend of Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Black Ops 6

I've quizzed the TechRadar Gaming team and here's what we're playing over the Christmas break

By Rob Dwiar published 15 December 24

I’ve asked the TechRadar Gaming team what they’re game for the holidays are going to be and this is what we’re getting stuck into.

An early Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet screenshot.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new franchise from Naughty Dog, has been revealed

By Dashiell Wood published 13 December 24

Naughty Dog's next game is an all-new sci-fi action title.

Leak seems to reveal that Epic Games Store will offer 16 free games for the holidays

By Dashiell Wood published 12 December 24

The Epic Games Store is going to give away 16 free games this month, per latest leak.

A promotional image for the Xbox x Luke Littler partnership.

Xbox has partnered with professional darts player Luke Littler ahead of the PDC World Darts Championship

By Dashiell Wood published 11 December 24

Xbox has announced a surprise partnership with the professional darts player Luke Littler.

The promotional key art from Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.4.

I can't wait for Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.4, here's everything you need to know before it drops next week

By Dashiell Wood published 11 December 24

Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.4 introduces loads of new content next week.

Publishers are reportedly not announcing firm release dates to dodge GTA 6 launch

By Dashiell Wood published 10 December 24

Game publishers are reportedly waiting to announce 2025 release dates to avoid GTA 6 clash.

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

By Dashiell Wood last updated 9 December 24

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

Ubisoft has made its loyalty program even better - here’s how it could save you some cash

By Dashiell Wood published 9 December 24

Ubisoft has upgraded its loyalty program, letting you save on pre-orders and new releases.

The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox on a colorful desk mat.

Seagate Game Drive for Xbox review: great for Game Pass

By Dashiell Wood published 8 December 24

Recommended

The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox is a solid external hard drive for Xbox gamers, offering a significant storage upgrade.

Three titles are on the way from the PUBG creator, starting with an open-world survival game

By Dashiell Wood published 6 December 24

PUBG creator Brendan Greene has three games in the works.

Indiana Jones picks up an ancient relic in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: exhilarating old-school action

By Dashiell Wood published 6 December 24

Rocky graphics on Xbox Series S aside, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a brilliant action-adventure title worthy of your time.

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