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

Multiple box shots of the best board games for adults

Best board games for adults: complex, enthralling games for the enthusiasts

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best board games for adults from budget titles to sprawling epics this month.

Best card games: Munchkin card game box on a yellow background

Best card games: essential decks for casual and hardcore players

By Jason Coles last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best card games available on the market from casual to hardcore players.

best board games: the box of Ticket to Ride, with a steam train on it

Best board games: must-play tabletop titles

By Rhys Wood last updated

We're rounding up all the best board games for all occasions and preferences available right now.

Man wearing PS VR

Sony's free PlayStation VR for PS5 adapter is being discontinued in two weeks

By Rhys Wood published

The free camera adapter you need to play the original PlayStation VR on PS5 is being discontinued soon.

Atsu rides on horseback through a lush red forest

Sony plans to release 'major' single-player games every year with Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2 coming in 2025

By Rhys Wood published

Ghost of Yotei could be one of many upcoming PS5 exclusives as Sony plans to release 'major' single-player titles every year.

Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail

Final Fantasy 14 is finally fixing its infamous 'driver's license' character portraits... sort of

By Rhys Wood published

One of Final Fantasy 14's most annoying issues is finally being resolved in the next major patch.

Golden Joystick Awards 2024

You've got until later today to vote for your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards

By Rhys Wood published

The Golden Joystick Awards Ultimate Game of the Year voting closes soon - here are all the nominees.

Evercade Alpha

Evercade Alpha review: authentic countertop arcade fun

By Rhys Wood published

Recommended

The Evercade Alpha is a wonderful countertop arcade cabinet that makes a nice retro gaming addition to your setup.

PS5

Sony has patented a PlayStation controller with a dedicated rewind button

By Rhys Wood published

A game rewind button could actually be a thing on future PlayStation hardware.

PS6

PS6: when can we expect the PlayStation 6 and what do we want to see?

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The PS6 may be a while off, but we've gathered everything we want to see from the console - and when we expect to see it.

GameSir Tarantula Pro

GameSir Tarantula Pro review: one of our favorite brands goes symmetrical - and it’s rad

By Rhys Wood published

Recommended

The GameSir Tarantula Pro controller is another hit from a brand that seems simply incapable of missing.

The PlayStation 5 Pro, on its side, against a black background

Sony confirms more than 50 games will be PS5 Pro enhanced at launch

By Rhys Wood published

It seems like PS5 Pro owners will have plenty to do on launch day, with over 50 games receiving enhancement patches.

Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

Yes, the Nintendo Alarmo can run Doom

By Rhys Wood published

The Nintendo Alarmo is the latest bit of hardware to pass the 'can it run Doom' test.

Ratchet from Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart captured on PS5

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's PS5 Pro trailer emphasizes "performance and fidelity in one package"

By Rhys Wood published

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gets a PS5 Pro trailer showcasing high graphical fidelity with no performance hitches.

Balatro logo and cards with a sign saying "TechRadar Choice Awards 2024 winner"

Balatro’s bonkers take on Poker is our Game of the Year because it revitalized the roguelite deckbuilding subgenre

By Rhys Wood published

Balatro is the 2024 TechRadar Choice Award game of the year. Here’s why it stood out to us over the past 12 months, why we chose it, and why you should play it.

Xbox Series X Digital Edition

Xbox Series X Digital Edition review: a compelling option that slightly misses the mark on price and storage

By Rhys Wood published

While seeming like a compelling option for that all-digital convenience, the Xbox Series X Digital Edition doesn’t offer particularly exceptional value.

Yooka-Replaylee

Playtonic hints at Nintendo Switch 2 release for Yooka-Replaylee with its latest trailer

By Rhys Wood published

Yooka-Replaylee's latest trailer has people talking about Nintendo Switch 2.

Monster Hunter Wilds DualSense and PS5 Slim faceplates

Monster Hunter Wilds-themed DualSense and PS5 Slim faceplates revealed - and they're exclusive to Asia

By Rhys Wood published

Capcom has revealed Monster Hunter Wilds-themed DualSense and PS5 Slim faceplates.

42nd Golden Joystick Awards

The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards will be hosted by Ben Starr, with guest presenters including Astarion and Princess Zelda's voice actors

By Rhys Wood published

Final Fantasy 16 and Hades 2's Ben Starr is set to present the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards.

Original Xbox handheld displayed with the original console, a copy of Halo: Combat Evolved and a controller

This original Xbox handheld created by a modder uses genuine parts, has a 480p display and Xbox Live support

By Rhys Wood published

This phenomenal OG Xbox handheld was made by one guy with original parts.

Sonic x Shadow Generations

Sonic x Shadow Generations review: one of the best games in series history, and Sonic Generations

By Rhys Wood published

Sonic x Shadow Generations’ new Shadow-focused campaign is among the best the series has ever seen and worth playing just for that.

Nintendo Switch Online NES and SNES game selection

Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program participants leak contents early and it appears to be a collaborative MMO

By Rhys Wood published

Nintendo Switch Online's Playtest Program appears to be for a new MMO-style game.

Enotria: The Last Song

Enotria: The Last Song review: gorgeous world, lackluster combat

By Rhys Wood published

Enotria impresses with dazzling world design and artistic direction, but copious gameplay systems create quite a messy experience.

Darkplates 2.0

Dbrand has returned with new Darkplates 2.0 - bespoke face plates you can put on your PS5 Slim

By Rhys Wood published

Accessory maker Dbrand is back in the PS5 face plate game with its Darkplates 2.0 for PS5 Slim.

A screenshot from Astro Bot showing Astro Bot under a big tree

Astro Bot's first free DLC is available today with more coming over the next four weeks

By Rhys Wood published

Astro Bot is releasing one speedrun level per week until mid-November - and the first is available today.

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