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

Bad news if you splashed out on an expensive gaming TV, Nintendo Switch 2 will only support VRR in handheld mode

By Dashiell Wood published 19 May 25

Nintendo confirms that the Switch 2 will only support VRR in handheld mode.

Backbone CEO details the 'Apple Watch level engineering' behind the company's new Pro mobile controller

By Dashiell Wood published 14 May 25

We discuss the design of the new Backbone Pro with the company’s founder and CEO, plus its wider push towards cloud gaming.

Full Nintendo Switch 2 specs detailed in new report – here's what you need to know

By Dashiell Wood published 14 May 25

A big power boost

Heading to Best Buy at midnight could be the fastest way to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 come launch day

By Dashiell Wood published 14 May 25

Didn't manage to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? Best Buy stores will have stock at midnight on launch day.

A lifestyle shot of the Glorange SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds.

The upcoming 'Glorange' SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds look absolutely stunning, but it might be a struggle to get your hands on them

By Dashiell Wood published 13 May 25

SteelSeries has announced new Arctis GameBuds which aim to offer supreme audio quality mixed with top-tier versatility.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will let you cap the battery charge level in order to increase its lifespan

By Dashiell Wood published 13 May 25

Nintendo has revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will offer new charging settings.

Fortnite players can get 20% back on V-Buck purchases by using Epic's payment system, giving you massive savings on your most wanted skins

By Dashiell Wood published 12 May 25

Epic Games announces new 20% Epic Rewards scheme when using its payment system.

Nintendo now says it can disable your Switch or potentially even your new Switch 2 if you don't follow its user agreement

By Dashiell Wood published 12 May 25

Nintendo now says it can disable your Switch.

Spotify streams of the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer song increased by 182,000% just two hours after the trailer dropped

By Dashiell Wood published 8 May 25

The song from the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has shot up in popularity on Spotify.

Hideo Kojima holding the upcoming Death Stranding 2 DualSense.

PlayStation fans blast 'lazy' new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach DualSense Wireless Controller

By Dashiell Wood published 8 May 25

Fans aren't impressed by the next limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller.

The Sony Inzone M9 II being rotated on its stand.

I’ve been using the Sony Inzone M9 II for months, and it’s perfect if you play on PS5 and PC

By Dashiell Wood published 7 May 25

Recommended

The Sony Inzone M9 II is a superb monitor that delivers excellent performance on both PC and PS5.

Lucia and Jason stand on a dock, pistols drawn

Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer 2 live: all the latest details on the new GTA 6 trailer

By Dashiell Wood last updated 7 May 25

Our live coverage of the surprise GTA 6 trailer 2 drop.

Grand Theft Auto 6 looks mind-blowingly beautiful in latest screenshots

By Dashiell Wood published 6 May 25

The latest GTA 6 screenshots are absolutely stunning.

The Backbone Pro looks like almost everything that I would want from a follow up to one of the best mobile controllers

By Dashiell Wood published 6 May 25

The Backbone Pro looks like a worthy successor to one of the best mobile controllers.

Despite its offbeat humor, Revenge of the Savage Planet is one of the most profoundly average games that I’ve ever played

By Dashiell Wood published 6 May 25

Revenge of the Savage Planet is a competently made but formulaic action-adventure game that’s entertaining enough, but never groundbreaking.

Bloober Team breaks down upcoming survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn, 'this will be farther away from Silent Hill 2 or anything we did before'

By Dashiell Wood published 4 May 25

We discuss the upcoming survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn with its directors at Bloober Team.

Grand Theft Auto 6 release date confirmed, but it's been delayed - here's why

By Dashiell Wood published 2 May 25

Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed, though finally a release date.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is getting even better thanks to a slew of free post-launch updates

By Dashiell Wood published 1 May 25

Assassin's Creed Shadows is getting free quests and more in its first year of post launch content.

Cronos: The New Dawn developers reveal that it will take around 18 hours to beat

By Dashiell Wood published 30 April 25

Cronos: The New Dawn will take around 18 hours to beat.

Cronos: The New Dawn developers detail the inspirations behind its unique 1980s Poland setting, ‘we are always trying to smuggle something from the real world to our games’

By Dashiell Wood published 30 April 25

We discuss the setting and soundtrack of Cronos: The New Dawn with two developers from Bloober Team.

The Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Fortnite event.

The Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld TV show premiere will take place in Fortnite, and you're invited

By Dashiell Wood published 30 April 25

Watch the first Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld episodes for free in Fortnite ahead of its Disney+ debut.

A screenshot from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle showing Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is selling faster on PS5 and PC, even though it has more players on Xbox

By Dashiell Wood published 28 April 25

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is selling faster on PS5 and PC than Xbox.

Control spinoff FBC: Firebreak finally has a release date, plus pricing and edition details revealed

By Dashiell Wood published 25 April 25

FBC: Firebreak looks brilliant in its new gameplay trailer.

Nintendo Switch 2 demand seems huge in Japan, with Nintendo claiming 'approximately 2.2 million people' have applied to buy one there

By Dashiell Wood published 24 April 25

Nintendo warns that it may not be able to meet Switch 2 pre-order demands in Japan.

Forza Horizon 5 shines on PS5, but the Realms update left me wanting more

By Dashiell Wood published 24 April 25

Forza Horizon 5 is a perfect fit for PS5, but the new Realms content feels like a missed opportunity for something more.

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