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

A screenshot of Mario from Mario Kart World

I fell off the map in Mario Kart World and didn’t respawn – here’s why that’s awesome

By Rhys Wood published 3 April 25

Mario Kart World is so good I can’t believe that the upcoming Switch 2 exclusive is only two months away.

Ellie, Kratos, Atreus and Ratchet in a promotional PlayStation Studios image

Best PS5 games 2025 - top PlayStation 5 titles to play right now

By Rob Dwiar last updated 2 April 25

If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks.

Could Nintendo Switch 2 get a Final Fantasy 9 remake? Fans are hoping so as the game's 25th anniversary website goes live

By Rhys Wood published 1 April 25

Final Fantasy 9 fans are hoping for a Nintendo Switch 2 remake as the PS1 classic gets a 25th anniversary website.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse functionality hinted at again in Nintendo Today teaser

By Rhys Wood published 1 April 25

The Nintendo Today app drops another Switch 2 mouse hint in a teaser video.

The CRKD Neo S Linkin Park Edition controller has me confusing what is real, but it absolutely is coming soon

By Rhys Wood published 31 March 25

If you love Linkin Park then you'll definitely want to pre-order this limited edition CRKD Neo S controller.

It's Prime Day all over again as we're seeing great discounts on Xbox Wireless Controllers in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

By Rhys Wood published 28 March 25

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is a great time to pick up an Xbox Wireless Controller for less.

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond showing Samus in her new suit

I was already excited for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, then Retro Studios gave Samus a bullet time mechanic

By Rhys Wood published 28 March 25

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks great, but it's Samus's new psychic powers that have me most intrigued.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream screenshot showing a Mii smelling some fresh flowers.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a sequel to my favorite 3DS game, and I think it's already packing the charm that inZOI lacks

By Rhys Wood published 28 March 25

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream doesn't need inZOI's impressive visual fidelity to be the better game - here's why.

Nintendo Direct - all Nintendo Switch games announced at the March 2025 show and our reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated 28 March 25

The March 2025 Nintendo Direct has ended, but it was a good one! Here's everything we leaned and our reactions to the show.

Shigeru Miyamoto presents Nintendo Today app

Nintendo Today smartphone app is out now on iOS and Android devices – and here's what it does

By Rhys Wood published 27 March 25

You can download the new Nintendo Today smartphone app, erm, well, today.

Screenshot from action RPG soulslike Lies of P

Lies of P Overture won't elaborate on the game's eyebrow-raising post-credits twist, and I think that's good news

By Rhys Wood published 27 March 25

I'm actually glad that Lies of P's Overture DLC won't tie into the base game's shocking post-credits twist.

Cristiano Ronaldo promotional image for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo is a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and it makes more sense than you think

By Rhys Wood published 27 March 25

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves' second open beta goes live as SNK announces Cristiano Ronaldo as a playable character (yes, really).

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is the successor to my favorite Switch controller, and it's just received its first substantial Amazon discount

By Rhys Wood published 26 March 25

It's only been out for a month and the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 already has its first major Amazon discount.

EA Sports F1 25 promotional image featuring drivers Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz and Oliver Bearman.

F1 25 has been officially announced, with this year's entry marking a return for Braking Point and a 'significant overhaul' for My Team mode

By Rhys Wood published 26 March 25

F1 25 has been officially revealed, and will feature the return of the excellent Braking Point campaign.

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

Xbox Insiders are currently testing a new Game Hub feature that looks useful, but I've got mixed feelings about it

By Rhys Wood published 26 March 25

Xbox is testing a new Game Hub feature with some Insiders, and I have mixed feelings.

You're probably not playing The Witcher 4 until 2027 at the earliest, per CD Projekt's latest financial update

By Rhys Wood published 26 March 25

Don't expect The Witcher 4 before 2027, hints CD Projekt.

The Acer Nitro NGR300 is hard to recommend today thanks to its reliance on AA batteries and complete lack of console compatibility

By Rhys Wood published 23 March 25

The Acer Nitro NGR300 may look nice, but is seriously behind its cheaper and better competition.

I'm not going to Amazon for Xbox controller deals next week, as Argos is currently letting you save up to 30% off seriously good gamepads

By Rhys Wood published 21 March 25

Hop on these Argos Xbox controller deals as soon as you can if you want to save up to 30% off top gamepads.

Best PC racing wheels in 2025: bolster your desktop with a dedicated racing sim setup

By Rhys Wood last updated 21 March 25

Buying Guide These are our picks for the best PC racing wheels on the market today for those considering a dedicated sim setup.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is coming this year, and I can't wait to be creeped out by SHODAN all over again

By Rhys Wood published 21 March 25

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will finally make one of the all-time sci-fi horror greats playable on modern consoles.

Want a PS5 Pro? Stop what you're doing and check out this 10% off deal at Argos

By Rhys Wood published 20 March 25

Quick! You can save 10% off the PS5 Pro at Argos with this limited coupon.

You might be in for some disappointment if you pre-ordered the Analogue 3D

By Rhys Wood published 20 March 25

Folks who pre-ordered the Analogue 3D will have to wait a bit longer for it thanks to a shipping delay.

Thrustmaster announces the Sol-R 1 and Sol-R 2 HOSAS flight sticks designed for space sims like Elite Dangerous

By Rhys Wood published 19 March 25

Space flight sim enjoyers rejoice as Thrustmaster has new flight sticks on the way in the form of the Sol-R 1 and Sol-R 2 HOSAS.

Best Xbox racing wheels in 2025: our top picks for Xbox consoles

By Rhys Wood last updated 19 March 25

Buying Guide We recommend the best Xbox racing wheels if you’re looking for an immersive motorsport experience.

If Nintendo Switch 2 is getting GameCube support, here are the seven games I most want to see

By Rhys Wood published 19 March 25

In light of recent Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube speculation, here are seven games I’d love to see.

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