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

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

By Rhys Wood published 21 October 24

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

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

By Rhys Wood published 21 October 24

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

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

By Rhys Wood published 18 October 24

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

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

By Rhys Wood published 18 October 24

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

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

By Rhys Wood published 17 October 24

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

New Xbox Series X models seem to be slightly more energy efficient according to teardown

By Rhys Wood published 16 October 24

New Xbox Series X model teardown highlights a smaller chip and overall lower wattage.

The PS5 Pro version of Dragon Age: The Veilguard will feature ray traced ambient occlusion and other notable enhancements

By Rhys Wood published 16 October 24

The PS5 Pro version of Dragon Age: The Veilguard will see some nice enhancements.

Best PS4 external hard drives: increase your PlayStation 4 storage with ease

By Rhys Wood last updated 15 October 24

Buying Guide These are the best PS4 external hard drives you can purchase right now.

The RIG 600 Pro HS gaming headset is getting a makeover thanks to a collab with Wicked Cushions

By Rhys Wood published 15 October 24

One of last year's best gaming headsets - the RIG 600 Pro HS - is getting an Acid Camo makeover.

Metaphor: ReFantazio review: truly a turn-based RPG for the ages

By Rhys Wood published 15 October 24

With Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus builds on its challenging turn-based combat formula amidst the backdrop of a politically-charged fantasy world, and it rules.

Xbox Partner Preview will showcase upcoming games from Sega, Remedy and more this week - here's how to watch

By Rhys Wood published 15 October 24

A new Xbox Partner Preview presentation has been announced - and it's happening in just a couple of days.

These PS5 deals at Amazon, PlayStation Direct and EE might be the next best thing if you missed out on the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Edition

By Rhys Wood published 11 October 24

PS5 Slim consoles and bundles are still on sale for those that missed out on the 30th Anniversary Edition model.

The best Prime Day gaming deals are ending soon - save on PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch hardware

By Rhys Wood published 9 October 24

Amazon Prime Day is almost over, so we're bringing you the very best gaming deals across all three major platforms.

Skipping on PS5 Pro? Shop the best Prime Day PS5 deals instead and save up to 47%

By Rhys Wood published 9 October 24

Giving PS5 Pro a miss? You should still check out these fantastic Amazon Prime Day PS5 deals.

The Nitro Deck+ is my go-to Nintendo Switch accessory and it's just got its first major discount this Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 9 October 24

The best Nintendo Switch accessory is cheaper than it's ever been this Amazon Prime Day.

Two of our favorite Xbox controllers just hit record-low prices at Amazon Prime Day

By Rhys Wood published 9 October 24

Amazon Prime Day sees big discounts on two Xbox controllers: the Thrustmaster eSwap XR Pro and the Victrix Pro BFG.

These are the Amazon Prime Day Xbox controller deals I recommend as someone who's been reviewing them for years

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 24

I test Xbox controllers for a living, and these are the Amazon Prime Day deals I recommend checking out.

This PS5 Prime Day deal sees the Digital Edition drop to under $400 at Amazon

By Rhys Wood last updated 8 October 24

Amazon currently has a great PS5 Prime Day deal with $50 off the Digital Edition PS5 Slim.

My picks for the best Amazon Prime Day Xbox Series X deals see big savings on controllers, storage cards and more

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 24

We've scoured Amazon for the very best Prime Day Xbox Series X deals.

WD Black is back this Amazon Prime Day with massive savings on the P40 external SSD - perfect for taking your library over to PS5 Pro

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 24

The WD Black P40 Game Drive sees big discounts this Amazon Prime Day.

This WD Black C50 Amazon Prime Day deal knocks the Xbox storage card close to its lowest ever price

By Rhys Wood published 8 October 24

Need more storage on Xbox Series X? Don't miss this Amazon Prime Day deal on the WD Black C50 expansion card.

CRKD Atom review: a surprising novelty that is perfect for retro gaming

By Rhys Wood published 29 September 24

Recommended

The CRKD Atom is the smallest controller we’ve ever tested, and it’s superb for short sessions of old-school gaming.

Razer unveils the Kraken V4 Pro headset and a haptic seat cushion (yes, really) at RazerCon 2024

By Rhys Wood published 28 September 24

Razer announces a new Kraken gaming headset and the Freyja haptic seat cushion at RazerCon.

A person wearing Orion glasses while sat on the couch, Zelda waves her wand in Hyrule, and the PS5 Pro stands proud, all in the same image.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the PS5 Pro preorders to Meta announcing its Orion AR glasses

By Hamish Hector published 28 September 24

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Meta, Sony, Nintendo and more for September 21, 2024.

PowerA OPS v1 review: a cheaper v3 Pro alternative that gets the job done

By Rhys Wood published 27 September 24

The PowerA OPS v1 is a decent and affordable wireless PC controller, but one that doesn't set the world on fire.

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