Rhys Wood

Rhys Wood

Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

Articles by: Rhys Wood

CRKD Atom

CRKD Atom review: a surprising novelty that is perfect for retro gaming

By Rhys Wood published

Recommended

The CRKD Atom is the smallest controller we’ve ever tested, and it’s superb for short sessions of old-school gaming.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Razer unveils the Kraken V4 Pro headset and a haptic seat cushion (yes, really) at RazerCon 2024

By Rhys Wood published

Razer announces a new Kraken gaming headset and the Freyja haptic seat cushion at RazerCon.

A person wearing Orion glasses while sat on the couch, Zelda waves her wand in Hyrule, and the PS5 Pro stands proud, all in the same image.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the PS5 Pro preorders to Meta announcing its Orion AR glasses

By Hamish Hector published

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Meta, Sony, Nintendo and more for September 21, 2024.

PowerA OPS v1

PowerA OPS v1 review: a cheaper v3 Pro alternative that gets the job done

By Rhys Wood published

The PowerA OPS v1 is a decent and affordable wireless PC controller, but one that doesn't set the world on fire.

A close-up of the PlayStation 5 Pro

PS5 Pro pre-orders as it happened: how the first day of pre-orders for regular and 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro consoles panned out

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our live blog provided all the latest updates as PS5 Pro pre-orders, and 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders began and got underway across the globe.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii preview: barrels o' fun

By Rhys Wood published

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii may be the series' goofiest entry yet, and it's already shaping up to be amazing.

Best Nintendo Switch headsets

Best Nintendo Switch headsets in 2024

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying guide Here are the best Nintendo Switch headsets you can pick up right now to suit all budgets and preferences.

Best Xbox One headsets

The best Xbox One headsets in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best Xbox One headsets currently available.

Best PS4 headsets

Best PS4 headsets in 2024

By Kara Phillips last updated

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

Sonic X Shadow Generations

A new Sonic Central presentation is airing today with a look at "upcoming projects" - here's how to watch and what to expect

By Rhys Wood published

How to watch today's Sonic Central presentation, and what you should expect from it.

The 30th Anniversary Edition PS5 Slim on a grey background

PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition price has reportedly leaked

By Rhys Wood published

We may know how much the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition will cost thanks to leak.

James aims a gun at an enemy in Silent Hill 2.

Silent Hill 2 trailer confirms a year of PS5 console exclusivity

By Rhys Wood published

Silent Hill 2's latest trailer confirms the survival horror remake will have one year of PS5 console exclusivity.

PowerA OPS v3 Pro

PowerA OPS v3 Pro review: a decent PC controller with some notable flaws

By Rhys Wood published

The PowerA OPS v3 Pro controller for PC has some neat design touches, but falls short in a few too many areas.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a swashbuckling side story starring fan favorite Goro Majima

By Rhys Wood published

Sega announces Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii during the RGG Summit presentation.

Lies of P merch store opening

Official Lies of P merch is now live featuring a gorgeous looking vinyl soundtrack

By Rhys Wood published

Lies of P's official merch store is now live featuring hoodies, shirts and even a vinyl record collab with iam8bit.

A screenshot from the PS5 Technical Presentation highlighting the design of the PS5 Pro

Sony might be 'testing the waters' with PS5 Pro price as analysts estimate PS6 to cost around $600

By Rhys Wood published

PS6 could cost "at least" $600 according to analysts - with PS5 Pro pricing potentially "testing the waters".

Seagate Game Drive External SSD

Seagate launches all-new external SSDs for PS5 and PS4

By Rhys Wood published

The Seagate Game Drive External SSD is available to buy now, and it works on both PS5 and PS4.

The two new PowerA Xbox controllers.

PowerA expands its Fusion Pro controller lineup with two new Xbox gamepads available now

By Rhys Wood published

PowerA returns with two new Xbox controllers in its Fusion Pro lineup.

PlayStation 5

New PS6 report claims AMD will be designing the console's chip

By Rhys Wood published

AMD allegedly secures the next generation of PlayStation hardware over Intel, according to a Reuters report.

A player stands on a planet surrounded by giant purple crystals.

Best PSVR 2 games 2024: what to buy for the latest PlayStation VR headset

By Rhys Wood last updated

Wondering what the best PSVR 2 games are? Learn all about the games worth playing in our curated list.

PS5 software update

Huge PS5 update introduces customizable home screens and adaptive controller charging ahead of PS5 Pro's launch

By Rhys Wood published

This PS5 software update is one of its biggest yet - adding customizable home screens, adaptive controller charging and more.

Xbox Series X and Xbox wireless controller set to a green background

Microsoft is testing friend requests on Xbox Series X - a feature that's been missing since the Xbox 360 days

By Rhys Wood published

Microsoft is currently testing Xbox 360-style friend requests on its current-generation consoles.

A side by side comparison of The Last of Us Part 2 running on PS5 and PS5 Pro

PS5 Pro enhancement patches will be ready to go at launch for around '40 to 50 games'

By Rhys Wood published

PS5 Pro launch will see '40 to 50 games' receive enhancement patches on November 7.

PSVR 2

PS5 Pro will significantly enhance PSVR 2 games according to Mark Cerny

By Rhys Wood published

PSVR 2 games will benefit from PS5 Pro's improved GPU, Mark Cerny confirms.

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.

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