Dashiell Wood

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 PS5 Slim on a light blue backdrop,

PS5 Slim vs PS5: the two PlayStation 5 models compared

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Versus Wonder what’s going on with the PS5 and the newer PS5 Slim? Here’s our detailed breakdown of all the differences.

PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro reveal analysis - 5 things we learned about the next PlayStation console

By Dashiell Wood published

The PS5 Technical Presentation gave us our first look at the PS5 Pro. Here are five things that we learned from the official reveal.

PS5 Slim

PS5 Slim: where to buy, design and specs

By Rhys Wood last updated

The PS5 Slim is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about the latest hardware revision.

The Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD placed on a colorful desk mat.

Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 review: easy to recommend

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Recommended

The Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 is a very good option if you’re searching for an officially licensed PS5 SSD.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X side by side

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which current-gen console should you buy?

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Updated We've pulled together everything you need to know about the PS5 vs Xbox Series X in our handy guide.

The First Descendant

Upgraded PS5 Pro games will feature a special label

By Dashiell Wood published

Games that offer better PS5 Pro performance will be labelled with a new 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label.

PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro release date confirmed with pre-orders starting on September 26

By Rob Dwiar published

The PlayStation 5 Pro has finally been officially revealed by Sony, along with a PS5 Pro release date.

A white question mark on top of a black PS5 console silhouette with a blue background

PS5 Technical Presentation live - are we about to see the PS5 Pro?

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Follow our live blog for all the latest from the PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation where we expect to see the PS5 Pro revealed amid other details from Mark Cerny.

Details about the upcoming Mobile Gaming Show

Future launches the Mobile Gaming Show highlighting exciting upcoming games to play on the go

By Dashiell Wood published

The new Mobile Gaming Show will highlight the most exciting upcoming mobile games.

PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation

Sony confirms PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation for September 10 - is this the PS5 Pro reveal?

By Dashiell Wood published

Sony has confirmed that a PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation will be broadcast this month on September 10.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Super Mario Party Jamboree preview: jam-packed with minigames

By Dashiell Wood published

Super Mario Party Jamboree is set to deliver a familiar but still very much expanded Mario Party experience.

A screenshot of Kay and Nix walking in the snow in Kijimi City in Star Wars Outlaws

Don’t worry, a patch is on the way to fix those horrible Star Wars Outlaws stealth sections

By Dashiell Wood published

Those awful instant fail stealth sections in Star Wars Outlaws are finally getting patched.

Sony's official PlayStation 30th Anniversary artwork

PS5 Pro seemingly accidentally revealed in new PlayStation artwork

By Rob Dwiar published

Sony may have just confirmed the design of the much-rumored PS5 Pro in some of its own artwork.

The Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro headset in black on a man's head

Beyerdynamic announces a new open-back addition to its gaming headset lineup - the MMX 330 Pro

By Dashiell Wood published

Beyerdynamic has revealed a new open-backed gaming headset, the MMX 330 Pro.

The 4nd Annual Golden Joystick Awards.

The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards will feature four new categories including Best Game Adaptation

By Dashiell Wood published

The Golden Joystick Awards return this year with some new categories added.

The Backbone One 2nd Gen and Backbone One 2nd Gen PlayStation Edition on a bright blue desk mat.

Backbone One 2nd Gen review: one of the best mobile controllers gets better

By Dashiell Wood published

Recommended

The Backbone One 2nd Gen improves on the original model of the mobile controller with enhanced controls and a better fit for your phone.

The player stacks objects on water to traverse in The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom preview: Tears of the Kingdom meets Link’s Awakening

By Dashiell Wood published

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is shaping up to be a delightful blend of previous games on Nintendo Switch.

A screenshot from Deliver At All Costs.

Konami will publish indie driving game Deliver At All Costs - and it’s an awful lot of fun

By Dashiell Wood published

Konami has revealed the indie driving game Deliver At All Costs.

Enotria: The Last Song

Upcoming soulslike Enotria: The Last Song has been delayed indefinitely on Xbox because Microsoft won't respond to the developer

By Dashiell Wood published

Enotria: The Last Song has been delayed indefinitely on Xbox.

A photograph of attendees at Gamescom 2024.

Gamescom organizers on the value of the world’s biggest gaming event: "whether you're an indie developer or part of a major studio, it's an opportunity to draw attention to your game"

By Dashiell Wood published

We speak to Gamescom organizers about what it’s like to run the world’s largest gaming event and learn where it’s heading next.

Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition

Guilty Gear Strive is coming to Nintendo Switch and it might be enough to make me double dip

By Dashiell Wood published

Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition will launch on January 25, 2024.

An over-the-shoulder shot of Fields of Misteria being played on a Steam Deck OLED.

Steam Deck OLED review: a decent upgrade, but left me wanting more

By Dashiell Wood published

Recommended

The Steam Deck OLED is easily the best option if you’re looking to pick up Valve’s handheld PC, but is still held back by some persistent annoyances.

Pauline in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

Pauline will be a playable character in Super Mario Party Jamboree

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo has confirmed that Pauline will be playable in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

A PlayStation 5 (PS5) video game console at the Sony Group Corp. booth at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (Ceatec) in Chiba, Japan, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Leaked design information could give us our first look at the PS5 Pro

By Dashiell Wood published

New information from leaker ‘Billbil-kun’ could provide a first glimpse at the rumored PS5 Pro.

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 post-launch roadmap highlights upcoming modes, maps, and weapons

By Dashiell Wood published

The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 year one roadmap reveals some of the free and paid content coming to the game.

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