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

You will be able to claim a gigantic RPG and fan favorite Sonic game for free with PS Plus this month

By Dashiell Wood published 27 February 25

PS Plus monthly games include Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Sonic Colors: Ultimate.

The burglar is back in The Sims 4 and, while they may have taken ten years to add, at least it's free

By Dashiell Wood published 26 February 25

Burglars are finally coming to The Sims 4 as part of the next update.

Warner Bros. has closed three studios and canceled its Wonder Woman game

By Dashiell Wood published 26 February 25

Wonder Woman game canceled as Warner Bros. closes three studios.

The PS5 Pro in front of a white brick background, on a brown desk, next to a potted plant.

Despite a strong start, PS5 Pro sales are now trailing behind the PS4 Pro in the US

By Dashiell Wood published 26 February 25

PS5 Pro sales are falling amid wider console decline.

Twitch streamer Butters holds the new Scuf Valor Pro controller.

The new Scuf Valor Pro controller looks like a massive upgrade for Xbox owners, but there's one big catch

By Dashiell Wood published 24 February 25

The Scuf Valor Pro seems like a surprisingly affordable Xbox pro controller bursting with top-notch features.

Don't put too much faith in retailer leaks as ex-Nintendo employee says companies know 'nothing' about the Switch 2 launch date or price

By Dashiell Wood published 24 February 25

A former Nintendo employee has discussed recent Nintendo Switch 2 price leaks.

The JBL Quantum Stream Talk set up on a desk.

I tried this seriously stylish budget gaming microphone for a week, but its middling sound left me wanting more

By Dashiell Wood published 22 February 25

The JBL Quantum Stream Talk impresses from a design and feature standpoint, but its sound needs some tweaking to reach a decent level.

The Hori Split Pad Pro attached to a Nintendo Switch OLED and placed on a colorful desk mat.

I've used the Hori Split Pad Pro with my Nintendo Switch for years and it's still great, but there are some better options in 2025

By Dashiell Wood published 21 February 25

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The Hori Split Pad Pro is a solid option for Nintendo Switch owners, but isn’t quite as good as its biggest competitor.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 easter egg seems to tease Tony Hawk's Pro Skater revival

By Dashiell Wood published 21 February 25

New Black Ops 6 map could be teasing more Tony Hawk games.

Why are we getting so many PlayStation PC ports? Former president says it's 'like printing money'

By Dashiell Wood published 21 February 25

Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida has discussed the rise of PlayStation PC ports.

Nintendo Switch 2: what we know about the next-generation system so far

By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 20 February 25

Updated The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025, with a new design and likely a good bit more power.

Original Xbox designer says the idea the Series X is 'more powerful is not helpful today'

By Dashiell Wood published 20 February 25

The original Xbox designer has discussed the current state of the brand in a podcast.