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

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The best Steam Deck alternatives in 2025: top picks to play on the go

By Dashiell Wood last updated 14 January 25

Buying Guide Our list of the top Steam Deck alternatives, including budget picks and more premium options.

Leak suggests an Oblivion remake is set to launch soon

By Dashiell Wood published 14 January 25

We could see an Oblivion remake as early as June, latest leaks suggest.

These are the backwards compatible games that I want to play first on Nintendo Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published 14 January 25

Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, so these are the six games I plan to play first.

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal could be imminent

By Dashiell Wood published 13 January 25

Reliable sources suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal could be as soon as this week.

A Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ screenshot.

Fortnite Hatsune Miku has leaked and she looks... pretty rough

By Dashiell Wood published 13 January 25

Hatsune Miku is reportedly coming to Fortnite soon.

A helicopter rescue in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Could Halo and Microsoft Flight Simulator come to Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5? Yes, per latest rumors

By Dashiell Wood published 13 January 25

A YouTuber has claimed that Microsoft Flight Simulator and Halo could come to the Nintendo Switch 2.

New Hyperkin Crunchyroll Nintendo Switch accessories.

These new Hyperkin Nintendo Switch accessories have me seriously hyped as an anime lover

By Dashiell Wood published 13 January 25

Hyperkin has announced a new collaboration with Crunchyroll.

Driver 3 being played on the AyaNeo Pocket Micro.

Ayaneo Pocket Micro review: a tiny Android tablet ideal for emulation

By Dashiell Wood published 11 January 25

Recommended

The Ayaneo Pocket Micro delivers a superb Game Boy experience in a cute, portable package that’s well worth the modest asking price.

Nintendo has finally commented on the Switch 2 leaks, but it's only left me with more questions

By Dashiell Wood published 10 January 25

Nintendo finally breaks silence on Switch 2 leaks.

Forget the Nintendo Switch 2, I’m now obsessed with the upcoming Lego Game Boy

By Dashiell Wood published 10 January 25

A Lego Game Boy is the very last thing I expected Nintendo to announce this week.

Razer announces a more budget friendly Iskur V2, plus the most ridiculous gaming chair I've ever seen

By Dashiell Wood published 9 January 25

Razer has unveiled new gaming chair designs at CES 2025.

The Nintendo Switch 2 logo could have leaked, and it's exactly what I expected

By Dashiell Wood published 8 January 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 logo may have leaked, and I think it's pretty bland.

No, an AMD Ryzen Z2 Steam Deck isn’t in the works says Valve employee

By Dashiell Wood published 8 January 25

Valve employee confirms that an AMD Ryzen Z2 Steam Deck isn’t happening.

The Lenovo Legion Go being used to play an FPS game on a tabletop.

The Nintendo Switch 2 might borrow this fantastic Lenovo Legion Go feature

By Dashiell Wood published 7 January 25

You might be able to use the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con as a mouse.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con pastel controllers

New Nintendo Switch 2 leak may give us our first genuine photos of its controller

By Dashiell Wood published 6 January 25

New photos might show us a Nintendo Switch 2 controller.

Pink Guards in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

You can now play red light, green light in Call of Duty thanks to new Squid Game collab

By Dashiell Wood published 3 January 25

Squid Game has arrived in Call of Duty, bringing free skins and new modes to help you get your squid on.

GTA 6 is predicted to be “one of the biggest entertainment launches in history"

By Dashiell Wood published 3 January 25

The GTA 6 launch is on track to be one of the biggest ever.

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Best green screen in 2025

By Dashiell Wood last updated 2 January 25

Buying Guide If you're a streamer, the best green screen could enhance your streaming setup. Here are our top picks right now.

Best Nintendo Switch cases in 2025

By Kara Phillips last updated 2 January 25

Buying Guide We've compiled the best Nintendo Switch cases to help ensure that your console is always safe and secure.

Here's everything you need to know about the huge Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 update

By Dashiell Wood published 2 January 25

Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 drops soon with a new world, story chapter, and two five-star characters.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 feature AI upscaling? This patent suggests it’s on the cards

By Dashiell Wood published 2 January 25

A new patent appears to outline Nintendo Switch 2 upscaling tech.

The Salamander Champion in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Loads of fresh content is coming to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in 2025

By Dashiell Wood published 31 December 24

Everything you need to know about Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in 2025.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could be revealed "earlier than planned" thanks to recent leaks, per industry analyst

By Dashiell Wood published 31 December 24

Analyst says that an early January Nintendo Swich 2 reveal "could make sense".

PlayStation Portal device on a desk accompanied by PS lights

Did anybody buy the PlayStation Portal? Apparently so, with almost two million units sold so far

By Dashiell Wood published 31 December 24

The PlayStation Portal has sold roughly two million units.

TechRadar Gaming's most anticipated 2025 games.

From Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, these are our most anticipated games of 2025

By Dashiell Wood published 30 December 24

Here is our guide to the games to look forward to in 2025.

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