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

Image of the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device

PlayStation Portal stock: the device is now widely available

By Rob Dwiar last updated 24 January 25

The PlayStation Portal stock situation has improved beyond recognition recently and the device is now widely available at a number of retailers.

Don't miss details on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Be the first in line for a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order with an increasing number of retailers letting you register your interest today

By Dashiell Wood published 24 January 25

How to register your interest for a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order.

Keep your gaming beverages cool with the Xbox Series X mini fridge, now massively discounted at Currys

By Dashiell Wood published 24 January 25

The Xbox Series X mini fridge has had its price slashed at Currys.

A South of Midnight screenshot showing the game's world.

South of Midnight looks absolutely stunning, and it's now got an official release date

By Dashiell Wood published 24 January 25

South of Midnight was my personal highlight of the Xbox Developer Direct, and it's coming sooner than you might think.

The Tomb in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies.

A new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies map is coming, plus fresh enemies and an awesome Wonder Weapon

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 25

Loads of content is coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies in Season 2.

A screenshot showing the new map Bullet in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 will let you fight on a speeding bullet train in one of the coolest maps I've ever seen

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 25

New Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 details have been revealed.

Several of the best external hard drive picks on a desk with a laptop

Support for massive external hard drives over 16TB is coming to Xbox, here's everything you need to know

By Dashiell Wood published 23 January 25

Support for external hard drives over 16TB is coming to Xbox soon.

Free updates are coming to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 after launch, including the ability to get a haircut

By Dashiell Wood published 22 January 25

New Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 post launch roadmap details the expansion content and free updates coming to the game.

Potential US tariffs could hike game prices and hurt physical releases

By Dashiell Wood published 22 January 25

Potential US import tariffs could raise game prices and hit physical releases.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 feature Hall effect thumbsticks? It seems likely thanks to reliable leaker

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 25

This reliable Nintendo Switch 2 leaker claimed the new console will have Hall effect thumbsticks.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could arrive as early as April, per major publisher

By Dashiell Wood published 21 January 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 release window has been predicted by a major publisher.

Nintendo will likely avoid the Wii U naming fiasco with the Nintendo Switch 2, suggest analysts

By Dashiell Wood published 20 January 25

Analysts say that 'Nintendo Switch 2' is actually a great name.

Marvel Snap is still not working in the US following 'surprise' ban

By Dashiell Wood published 20 January 25

Marvel snap is still unavailable in the US following TikTok ban.

From a new Mario Kart to mouse-like controls, these are my six biggest takeaways from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal

By Dashiell Wood published 17 January 25

The key points from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal.

Nintendo Switch 2 live - Nintendo has officially revealed its next console!

By Rhys Wood last updated 17 January 25

Nintendo Switch 2 is speculated to be announced today. We're here live with latest rumors, predictions and speculation.

Sony seems eager to avoid another Concord level flop, canceling two unannounced live service PlayStation games

By Dashiell Wood published 17 January 25

Sony has canceled two previously unannounced live service games.