Dashiell Wood

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

The Backbone Pro.

The Backbone Pro is an excellent mobile controller, but I'm not convinced by its cloud gaming features

By Dashiell Wood published

Recommended

The Backbone Pro is more comfortable than the One and crammed with cloud gaming features.

The PowerA Advantage Switch 2 Wired Controller on a bright blue mouse mat.

The PowerA Advantage Switch 2 Wired Controller has brilliant lighting, but everything else left me wanting more

By Dashiell Wood published

The PowerA Advantage Switch 2 Wired Controller is fine if you're after something cheap, but there are better options out there.

An Amazon teaser showing new Echo and Kindle devices

New Echos and Kindles are coming soon – 5 things to expect from Amazon's big 2025 hardware launch

By Mark Wilson published

Amazon has shared an invite for a major product launch later this month – here's what we think is coming based on its revealing teaser.

Donkey Kong looks at the camera.

Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is a fun little add-on, but I still think it should've been a free update

By Dashiell Wood published

Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is a small expansion that isn’t really worth the money.

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of the Giants expansion.

The Order of the Giants is a video game expansion done right – here are six reasons why you should jump into the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC

By Rob Dwiar, Dashiell Wood published

If you’re looking for more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, then its Order of the Giants DLC is going to be perfect for you - here’s why we love it.

A close up of the Astro Bot Joyful DualSense

Astro Bot Joyful DualSense controller pre-orders are live and readily available at retailers

By Rob Dwiar last updated

We're rounding up all the best information and links on the new Astro Bot Joyful controller that's now up for pre-order.

Nintendo Direct

You can run but you can't hide – the worst Nintendo console ever is coming back for revenge as a Switch 2 accessory

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo is bringing back the Virtual Boy.

Nintendo Direct

Everything announced at the latest Nintendo Direct from a new Pokemon game to Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, Resident Evil ports, and my live reactions as it happened

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Here are all big reveals from the September 2025 Nintendo Direct.

Atsu rides on horseback through a lush red forest

The official drink of Ghost of Yotei? Limited time collab beer is available now, and it comes with an exclusive in-game charm

By Dashiell Wood published

Buy a box of this Ghost of Yotei beer and get your hands on an exclusive in-game charm.

A promotional shot of Battlefield 6.

Battlefield 6 will have the 'deadliest' battle royale mode yet – here's everything you need to know

By Dashiell Wood published

The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode is being tested in Battlefield Labs.

Low and Alone stood in the light in Little Nightmares 3

Little Nightmares 3 dev reveals why two is better than one in this upcoming horror game – 'the most requested feature was co-op'

By Dashiell Wood published

We go hands-on with upcoming horror game Little Nightmares 3 and discuss it with a developer.

Forza Horizon 5

There will be an Xbox stream at Tokyo Game Show – and it might show the next Forza Horizon game

By Dashiell Wood published

Xbox will broadcast a stream at TGS, and it might show the next Forza game.

A screenshot of Rafa from Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 will get a day one patch, but Gearbox CEO warns not to expect 'a miracle' if you're playing on an older PC

By Dashiell Wood published

Borderlands 4 is getting a big day one patch, but it won't help those on older PCs.

Starfield

There's a secret message on the Starfield social media pages – and fans think it might hint at the next DLC

By Dashiell Wood published

There's a secret message in a recent Starfield social media post...

Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong has barely been out for a day, and players are already complaining about its difficulty level – ' I feel like they’re really overusing double damage'

By Dashiell Wood published

Some players are finding Hollow Knight: Silksong a little too difficult.

The Ghost of Yotei PS5 hardware on a key art background

Ghost of Yotei PS5 console and controllers pre-orders live: stock readily available in both UK and US - apart from PS5 Pro plates

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Get your Ghost on

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Download Hollow Knight: Silksong ahead of release time with this one weird trick

By Dashiell Wood published

You can pre-load Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox now.

The protagonist Aska in Metal Eden.

Metal Eden is a lightning fast sci-fi shooter, but its awful dialogue made me wish I could play it on mute

By Dashiell Wood published

Metal Eden offers enjoyable shooting and parkour, but its story disappoints.

A promotional shot of Battlefield 6.

Battlefield 6 might actually run properly as director reveals that it doesn't have any ray-tracing – 'there’s no plans to bring it into the game'

By Dashiell Wood published

We now know that Battlefield 6 will not feature ray-tracing.

Lego Voyagers promotional art.

I could look at Lego Voyagers for hours, but that's not the only reason why this co-op adventure might be the next Split Fiction

By Dashiell Wood published

We go hands-on with upcoming co-op adventure Lego Voyagers, and enjoy it immensely.

The antagonist, Voss, in the Vatican in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC will seamlessly adjust its difficulty depending on how far you are in the game – which sounds like the perfect excuse for a new playthrough

By Dashiell Wood published

The developers of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle have discussed its upcoming DLC in a new interview.

Secretlab NanoGen chair price cut.

We called this Secretlab chair 'exceptionally comfortable' – and it could be yours for a record low price thanks to this Labor Day discount

By Dashiell Wood published

One of the comfiest Secretlab chairs has had its price slashed for Labor Day.

PlayStation Showcase

A reliable leaker claims that there will be a PlayStation 6 handheld with one of my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 features

By Dashiell Wood published

A reliable leaker claims that there will be a PlayStation 6 handheld.

Assassin's Creed's Edward Kenway on a yellow background, with "tech radar" written across it

Best Assassin’s Creed games in 2025: every series entry ranked

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The best Assassin's Creed games have stood out from their rivals thanks to gameplay and stories that have stood the test of time.

Xbox

Cloud Gaming is coming to more Xbox Game Pass tiers, and you can access it early now

By Dashiell Wood published

Microsoft Cloud Gaming is coming to more Xbox Game Pass tiers at no extra cost.

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