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

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I waited two years to get a PlayStation Portal, and now wish I’d bought one sooner

By Rhys Wood published 9 January 26

The PlayStation Portal is one of the most surprising gaming accessories I’ve owned in years.

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Obsidian's Avowed is leaping from Xbox to PS5 next month

By Rhys Wood published 9 January 26

Yet another Xbox Game Studios title is coming to PS5 next month and it's one I like quite a bit.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 may have been the fastest-selling console at launch, but its first Christmas sales disappoint

By Rhys Wood published 9 January 26

Nintendo Switch 2's first Christmas sales fall short of the original Switch by 35% in the US, showing markedly less of an appetite over the Holidays.

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The first Joy-Con 2 color variant is coming soon, but don't expect any big revisions

By Rhys Wood published 8 January 26

You can pre-order the first alternate Joy-Con 2 color variants now, but there are no big hardware revisions here.

Wolfenstein The New Order – Protagonist B.J. Blaskowicz

A new Wolfenstein game is in development according to multiple sources

By Rhys Wood published 8 January 26

Wolfenstein 3 is reportedly in the works at MachineGames, developer of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the modern Wolfenstein series.

The best Xbox controllers

By Rhys Wood last updated 7 January 26

Buying Guide All the best Xbox controllers available right now, from official gamepads to third-party powerhouses.

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Roblox, Call of Duty, and Fortnite head up last year's most played games — and yes, that's the same as 2024

By Rhys Wood published 7 January 26

The top five most-played games of 2025 absolutely will not shock you, with usual suspects GTA, Fortnite, and Roblox heading up the list.

The excellent Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is back on sale — and one is at a lowest-ever price

By Rhys Wood published 7 January 26

Here's some more discounts for the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro — including a lowest-ever 20% off its white colorway.

The Thrustmaster Heart Xbox controller just dropped to its lowest price since September — save 27%

By Rhys Wood published 7 January 26

You can save 27% off one of Thrustmaster's best controllers at Amazon right now, as the Thrustmaster Heart drops to its lowest price since September.

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Razer is making a version of its best controller specifically for LG Smart TVs — and you can check it out at CES 2026

By Rhys Wood published 6 January 26

Razer just announced an LG Smart TV controller based on its excellent Wolverine V3 Pro at CES 2026.

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Best gaming desk: my picks for expanding and optimizing your setup

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 January 26

We've rounded up all of our top picks for the best gaming desks based on size, make, style, and price.

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Best gaming chair: We've tested a vast number of seats, so you don't have to, and these are the best

By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 January 26

Buying Guide All the best gaming chairs that you can buy right now, catering to different users, budgets, and needs.

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Best gaming console in 2026: we've ranked top picks for kids, pro gamers, and more

By Dashiell Wood last updated 6 January 26

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2026, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

Best PC controllers: top gamepads from GameSir, Thrustmaster and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 6 January 26

Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.

In not remotely shocking news, Xbox has reportedly suffered its 'worst year on record' for console sales

By Rhys Wood published 6 January 26

Xbox reportedly had its 'worst year on record' in 2025 in news that should surprise no one.

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Best PS5 games - the top 28 PlayStation 5 titles to play in 2026

By Rob Dwiar last updated 5 January 26

If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks. Here's the 28 top titles available on the platform.

8BitDo's FlipPad controller could be a great way to play retro games on your phone

By Rhys Wood published 5 January 26

The 8BitDo FlipPad is a retro controller for your phone, coming later this year.

Monster Hunter Wilds could be heading to Switch 2 as dataminers leak graphical presets for Nintendo's console

By Rhys Wood published 5 January 26

Dataminers reveal potential evidence of a Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 port, but it'll be a hard sell with no cross-save support.

TechRadar Gaming's most anticipated games of 2026.

Our 14 most anticipated games of 2026 prove that there's more to look forward to than just Grand Theft Auto 6

By Dashiell Wood published 1 January 26

These are all the games that you should be keeping an eye on in 2026.

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These are the gaming resolutions that we're bringing into 2026

By Dashiell Wood published 1 January 26

These are the gaming resolutions that the TechRadar Gaming team want to bring into the New Year.

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Away from 2025's biggest and best, here's what we actually played most this year

By Rob Dwiar published 31 December 25

Away from the big ones of 2025, here’s what we’ve actually been playing this year, from older multiplayer games to timeless classics.

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The TechRadar Gaming team picks our most underrated and overlooked games of 2025

By Jake Green published 30 December 25

It has been a huge year for gaming, but so many games have unfortunately gone a little bit overlooked. Here’s our picks for the most underrated games of 2025.

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These cheap Nintendo Switch puzzle games will keep you sane if you’re dreading the family get-together this Christmas

By Rhys Wood published 25 December 25

Jupiter’s Picross titles on Switch all have a metric ton of content, with appearances from some of your favorite games and developers.

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With some welcome downtime on the horizon, here are the TechRadar Gaming team’s Christmas games for 2025

By Rob Dwiar published 23 December 25

These are the games we’ll be playing over the holidays this year.

TechRadar Gaming's favorite gaming devices of 2025: personal picks from all the year's gear

By Rhys Wood published 22 December 25

Read all about TechRadar Gaming's hardware products of the year right here, including everything from consoles to headsets.

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