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

God of War 20th anniversary vinyl box set.

The God of War 20th anniversary vinyl box set contains so many discs I'm not sure that I could even lift it

By Dashiell Wood published

God of War fans won't want to miss this massive 20th anniversary vinyl box set.

The A Minecraft Movie Meal from McDonald's.

McDonald's reveals A Minecraft Movie meal with a bizarre set of collectibles and the most sinister sounding sauce ever

By Dashiell Wood published

Everything about the McDonald's A Minecraft Movie meal genuinely scares me.

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

Sony patents PlayStation controller that you can charge by leaving in sunlight

By Dashiell Wood published

The patented PlayStation controller could finally make gamers go outside.

The new KontrolFreek Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks on a purple background.

Exclusive: the new KontrolFreek Call of Duty Performance Thumbsticks Speed Cola Edition might be the coolest looking yet and come with a limited in-game item

By Dashiell Wood published

Exclusive KontrolFreek unveils its coolest looking Call of Duty thumbsticks yet.

Veresa attacks an enemy in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact Version 5.5 arrives next week, adding a new five star character obsessed with food

By Dashiell Wood published

Genshin Impact Version 5.5 is just a week away, here's everything you need to know about its new characters and events.

Best SD cards for Nintendo Switch

The best SD cards for Switch in 2025: the perfect way to expand your Nintendo game collection

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide This is our comprehensive guide to all of the best Nintendo Switch SD cards available to buy right now.

The Seagate Game Drive for PS5 on a blue background.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2025: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Here's our breakdown of the best PS5 external hard drives, from budget picks to flagship models.

The HyperX Cloud III S

This new HyperX wireless gaming headset can last for up to 200 hours before running out of juice

By Dashiell Wood published

HyperX unveils the Cloud III S, a new wireless gaming headset with incredible battery life.

PlayStation 5 console deal image with TechRadar branding

The best PS5 deals for April 2025

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Deals We've been hard at work finding you all the best PS5 deals in the US and the UK to help you save money on hardware.

PS5 Pro feature

You can now rent a PS5 and other hardware from PlayStation Direct UK for a monthly fee - here's how

By Dashiell Wood last updated

You can now rent PlayStation hardware via PS Direct in the UK.

PS5 Pro feature

New Playstation studio is helmed by veteran Call of Duty dev and has been 'working away in the shadows'

By Dashiell Wood published

A mysterious IP is in the works at a new Playstation studio.

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs

Best Xbox Series X hard drives and SSDs in 2025: upgrade your storage for less

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best Xbox Series X hard drives will help you increase your console’s storage for less.

The Super Pocket handheld games console on a pale green background.

Best handheld games consoles in 2025: the top systems we've tried

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide If you're in the market for a handheld games console, these are our top recommendations.

PS5 SSD Buying Guide

The best SSD for PS5 in 2025: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, from top performers to more affordable alternatives.

Seagate's new Genshin Impact Limited Edition SSD on a desk.

I didn't know an SSD could be cute until I saw Seagate's new Genshin Impact limited edition

By Dashiell Wood published

The newly revealed Seagate Genshin Impact limited edition SSD is one of the best looking drives I've seen yet.

Best PS4 controllers

The best PS4 controllers in 2025: our favorites from Sony, Victrix and more

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 controllers that money can buy from official gamepads to third-party offerings.

God of War 20th Anniversary Graphic.

The God of War 20th anniversary is almost here with a new update for Ragnarok and loads of merch, but not the remaster that I wanted

By Dashiell Wood published

Sony unveils in-game items, new merch, and more to celebrate God of War’s 20th anniversary.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

With discounts of up to 95%, these are the biggest deals I've managed to find in the Steam Spring Sale

By Dashiell Wood published

I'm looking at the Steam Spring Sale right now and wait... is that game 95% off?!

Rainbow Six Siege X promotional art.

The Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X 6v6 mode might finally pull me away from Black Ops 6

By Dashiell Wood published

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X boasts new features, improved destruction, and better visuals.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 enters development as team promises to support Space Marine 2 'with exciting content and regular updates in the coming years'

By Dashiell Wood published

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has entered development.

Some of the best mobile controllers on a colorful background.

The best mobile controllers 2025: upgrade your portable play

By Dashiell Wood published

Buying Guide The top performing mobile controllers that we've tested.

Best gaming console

Best gaming console in 2025: every major system tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2025, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

Hitman: World of Assassination on PSVR 2.

Hitman: World of Assassination hits PSVR 2 soon, finally giving you a reason to dust off your headset

By Dashiell Wood published

VR Games Showcase showed off 20 new Meta Quest games, plus gave us a release date for Hitman: World of Assassination on PSVR 2.

Cowabunga, dude!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, a nostalgic beat-em-up with beautiful pixel graphics, is finally coming to mobile next month

By Dashiell Wood published

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge hits mobile next month.

The black Xbox Series S 1TB on a colorful desk mat alongside a matching controller.

The next Xbox could simply be a PC in a 'TV-friendly shell' per latest rumor

By Dashiell Wood published

Rumor suggests next Xbox could be more of a PC than a traditional console.

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