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 WD Black SN850P installed in a PlayStation 5.

WD Black SN850P review: one to grab on sale

By Dashiell Wood published

The WD Black SN850P is worth picking up on sale if you’re after a licensed option, but its average performance doesn’t reflect the price.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Netflix for retro games? Sega is considering its own subscription service

By Dashiell Wood published

Sega is considering launching a game subscription service.

Genshin Impact Version 5.3 key art.

Genshin Impact Version 5.3 drops next week – here's everything you need to know about its new playable characters and events

By Dashiell Wood published

A huge Genshin Impact update drops in the new year, introducing new playable characters.

Xbox Wireless Controller

New Microsoft patent could reveal the company's answer to DualSense haptic feedback

By Dashiell Wood published

Microsoft's latest patent suggests that more advanced controller haptics are on the way.

Love Ward in Just Dance 2018.

Wondering what to play with your family or friends over the holidays? Here are the five games I would pick

By Dashiell Wood published

If you’re looking for video games to keep your family or friends entertained this holiday season, look no further than these five top picks.

Best headsets for Call of Duty

The best gaming headsets for Call of Duty in 2025: hear Black Ops 6 at its best

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Call of Duty fan? Consider picking up one of these excellent gaming headsets.

Sega Genesis Mini

Sega CEO confirms the company won't be making more mini retro consoles, like a potential Dreamcast Mini

By Dashiell Wood published

Sega CEO says the company won't be making more mini retro consoles.

Best PS4 headsets

Best PS4 headsets in 2025: unparalleled audio from SteelSeries, HyperX and more

By Kara Phillips last updated

We've put together a list of all the best PS4 headsets to make your buying decision much easier.

Best PS4 Accessories Guide

Best PS4 accessories in 2025

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 accessories available right now including headsets, controllers, storage and more.

PS5

Industry analysts predict that there will be "only one" successful Nintendo competitor in the next console generation, and Sony has a "slight edge"

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo will only have one competitor in the next console generation, per market research firm.

Nintendo Switch

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

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

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

A close-up of the PS5 Pro

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

Fortnite

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

PS Plus Black Friday deals

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

Alan Wake 2

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

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

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

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

Epic games logo

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

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

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

Grand Theft Auto 6

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

Rainbow Six Siege

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

By Dashiell Wood published

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

Recommended

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

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