Articles by 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

Guilty Gear Strive is getting one hell of a guest character in Cyberpunk Edgerunners' Lucy

By Rhys Wood published 22 July 24

Cyberpunk Edgerunner's Lucy coming to Guilty Gear Strive - and she's the series' first-ever guest character.

Zenless Zone Zero review: Hoyoverse’s most approachable game yet

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 24

Zenless Zone Zero impresses with phenomenal presentation, slick combat, and smooth new player onboarding.

The Division Resurgence and Rainbow Six Mobile have been delayed by Ubisoft to beyond March 2025

By Rhys Wood published 19 July 24

Ubisoft delays two upcoming mobile games in the wake of a "solid start" to current financial year.

The Nintendo Switch is getting an official Joy-Con charging stand seven years after the console launched

By Rhys Wood last updated 18 July 24

Nintendo announces an official Joy-Con charging stand, releasing this October.

Xbox Game Pass tiers and pricing explained: which subscription tier is right for you?

By Rhys Wood published 11 July 24

Learn all about every Xbox Game Pass subscription tier, what’s included, and how much they’ll cost you each month.

Jaw-dropping Elden Ring lore book costs nearly as much as a Nintendo Switch - and that's only the cheapest version

By Rhys Wood published 11 July 24

This stunning Elden Ring lore book can be yours for a very princely sum indeed.

Mysterious 'Emio' teaser appears on Nintendo's social channels

By Rhys Wood published 10 July 24

A short horror-themed teaser, titled 'Emio', has suddenly appeared on Nintendo's YouTube and social channels.

Xbox Game Pass is getting yet another wave of price increases and changes to its tiers

By Rhys Wood published 10 July 24

Another Xbox Game Pass price increase is here, arriving just in time for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's launch later this year.

Final Fantasy 14's Xbox version continues to face issues after the release of the Dawntrail expansion

By Rhys Wood published 9 July 24

Final Fantasy 14's Xbox version is still facing unresponsiveness issues, even after emergency maintenance.

Ichiban and Dwight fight a heated battle

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth developer claims fans will be 'surprised' by what it's working on next

By Rhys Wood published 8 July 24

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth developer has teased its next game simply by saying: "you will be surprised."

Nitro Deck+ review: a slick upgrade, but not a transformative one

By Rhys Wood published 30 June 24

Recommended

The Nitro Deck+ is a superb handheld Nintendo Switch controller with some nice - if slight - upgrades if you already own the original model.

Best capture cards in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated 28 June 24

Our guide to the best capture cards available right now, with options for both console and PC gamers.

Screenshots of gameplay from Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition review: a marvelous remaster of a game that’s aged tremendously

By Rhys Wood published 28 June 24

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition successfully brings one of Ubisoft's best-ever games into the modern era.

Steam Game Recording might be one of its best features yet, allowing players to capture and share footage using the launcher itself

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 24

Steam's Game Recording feature launches in beta, letting players capture and share footage without external software.

The Wireless Horipad for Steam looks like a spiritual successor to the Steam controller and it's launching later this year

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 24

The Wireless Horipad for Steam launching this year, compatible with PC and Steam Deck.

The best controllers for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail

The best controller for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail

By Rhys Wood published 26 June 24

All the best controllers for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail we recommend across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

GoG is preserving the original Resident Evil trilogy this year — and you can buy the first game today

By Rhys Wood published 26 June 24

The classic Resident Evil trilogy is coming to GoG this year - with the first game available to buy right now.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C could be the cheap PC controller you're looking for when it launches next month

By Rhys Wood published 25 June 24

8BitDo is launching a dedicated PC version of its excellent budget controller.

GameSir Kaleid review: one of the best PC controllers, now available for Xbox

By Rhys Wood published 24 June 24

Recommended

The GameSir Kaleid is an Xbox-compatible version of one of our favorite PC controllers, and it’s just as excellent here.

Nintendo Switch OLED review

By Adam Vjestica last updated 24 June 24

Review The Nintendo Switch OLED is the best version of the hybrid console, and here's exactly what we thought about it.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's file size is as small as its chibi-style characters

By Rhys Wood published 24 June 24

Nintendo reveals The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's file size - and it's blissfully tiny.

Sony is bringing PSVR 2 support to a close with only two games in development, according to report

By Rhys Wood published 21 June 24

PSVR 2 reportedly at the end of its life with Sony making 'deep cuts' to its funding.

DualSense vs DualSense Edge wireless controllers

DualSense vs DualSense Edge: which PS5 controller should you buy?

By Rhys Wood last updated 21 June 24

The DualSense Edge boasts upgrades over the standard DualSense controller, but which should you buy?

Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S: which Xbox is right for you?

By Rhys Wood last updated 21 June 24

Versus The Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S comparison is worth looking into if you're shopping around for a current-gen system.

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is coming next week with a surprising amount of extra content

By Rhys Wood published 21 June 24

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition has been officially revealed, and it's out next week.

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