Articles by Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, 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

Pokémon Presents – everything announced and our coverage of the event as it happened

By Jake Green last updated 22 July 25

Coverage of Pokémon Presents July 22, 2025. Details on everything announced, and details on the event as it happened.

The first official post-launch Nintendo Switch 2 bundle packs in a digital copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A

By Rhys Wood published 22 July 25

You can soon pre-order an official Nintendo Switch 2 bundle that features a digital copy of Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Bandai Namco and Atari reveal the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition to celebrate the arcade icon's 45th anniversary

By Rhys Wood published 22 July 25

Pac-Man's 45th anniversary celebration continues with an unexpected hardware collab with Atari.

The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is another solid controller from the brand, but I’d still recommend other gamepads instead

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 25

The GameSir T7 Pro Floral is solid, but some of the brand’s other controllers shine brighter.

Fast Fusion is a real technical showcase for Switch 2, but one that won’t live long in the memory

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 25

Fast Fusion is arguably the most graphically impressive Switch 2 game, but it won’t give you many reasons to keep coming back.

Battlefield 6 could be officially revealed as early as next week, according to series influencers

By Rhys Wood published 21 July 25

The next Battlefield game might have the least surprising name ever, but what is surprising is that a reveal could happen next week.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour taught me things I didn’t know about the console, but it’s a novelty that you shouldn’t have to pay for

By Rhys Wood published 19 July 25

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour does what it says on the tin, but you’ll dry its content up after just a few hours.

The latest Turtle Beach Rematch controller sports a lenticular Donkey Kong theme and yes, it's compatible with Switch 2

By Rhys Wood published 18 July 25

Turtle Beach unpeels a Donkey Kong-flavored Rematch controller that's compatible with Switch 2.

Sega confirms the launch of the physical Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in 'early 2026' – and it seemingly won't use the controversial game-key card system

By Rhys Wood published 17 July 25

Physical game enjoyers rejoice - the Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will have the full game on the cartridge, Sega confirms.

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is compatible with Switch 2 and could be a must-own retro gaming controller

By Rhys Wood published 17 July 25

The 8BitDo Pro 3 is looking like a premium retro gaming package, and it's launching very soon.

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller combines the best of the original gamepad and its wireless Wavebird counterpart into one faithful package

By Rhys Wood published 16 July 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller is an exceptional companion for the console’s GameCube Classics library.

Another Pokémon Presents teaser has dropped, this time with an image of Pikachu in front of a rather ominous DJ deck

By Rhys Wood published 16 July 25

Pikachu curiously stands in front of a DJ deck in the latest Pokémon Presents teaser.

Donkey Kong Bananza has potentially been in development for nearly eight years: 'we started developing it after finishing Super Mario Odyssey'

By Rhys Wood published 15 July 25

Donkey Kong Bananza has had a lengthy development time, with the director claiming work started on the game right after Super Mario Odyssey.

Donkey Kong Bananza director acknowledges the game's performance issues, but says the team 'prioritized fun and playability' first

By Rhys Wood published 14 July 25

Donkey Kong Bananza's performance issues probably won't be solved for launch, as the team 'prioritized fun and playability'.

After 30 hours with Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version has almost become my preferred way to play

By Rhys Wood published 5 July 25

Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is an incredibly competent port of one of the best fighting games.

EA is shutting down Bioware's Anthem next year, rendering it unplayable forever

By Rhys Wood published 4 July 25

EA is delisting Anthem next month, and it'll be taken offline permanently next year.

Xbox cancels Perfect Dark, Everwild, and an unannounced online game amidst yet another round of mass layoffs

By Rhys Wood published 3 July 25

Xbox cancels more games including the Perfect Dark reboot and closes yet another studio.

A screenshot from Dying Light: The Beast

Dying Light: The Beast won't have branching narrative choices, but the developer says it will pave the way for the series' future

By Rhys Wood published 2 July 25

Dying Light: The Beast will have a more straightforward plot without branching choices in order to set up the future of the series.

If you're nostalgic for classic Guitar Hero and Rock Band games, you'll probably want to keep an eye on this modular guitar controller

By Rhys Wood published 1 July 25

Drakong and Fender have teamed up to create a multiplatform guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, Guitar Hero and more.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s least ambitious console to date, but its improvements are astronomical

By Rhys Wood last updated 30 June 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an incredibly impressive console despite issues with battery life and some poorly thought-out features.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is so good that I wish I could use it on anything

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25

Recommended

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a seriously impressive follow-up to the already superb original.

The second free Monster Hunter Wilds title update is coming next week, bringing back a surprise monster from the 3DS era

By Rhys Wood published 27 June 25

Monster Hunter Wilds' stacked second free update includes two iconic monsters and a collab with Fender.

The 8BitDo Ultimate has been at the top of our best Nintendo Switch controllers list for almost three years - here’s why that’s unlikely to change

By Rhys Wood published 26 June 25

The 8BitDo Ultimate truly is the ultimate Nintendo Switch controller, and it now has Switch 2 support.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is an excellent PC controller, but I still prefer the superb original

By Rhys Wood published 26 June 25

Recommended

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 continues the brand’s penchant for high-quality controllers, even if battery life remains lacking.

Nacon Revolution X Unlimited vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot – here’s what I learned testing two of the year’s most interesting Xbox controllers

By Rhys Wood published 23 June 25

While both have their issues, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited and Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot show that controllers makers aren’t afraid to try new things.

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