Rhys Wood

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

Asus ROG Xbox Ally

I love the idea of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, but after trying it out at Gamescom 2025, I won’t be ditching my Switch 2 anytime soon

By Rhys Wood published

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally might be technically impressive, but my gaming experience with it was unsatisfying.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

I spoke to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac’s producers about the two-way collaboration and what excites them most about the upcoming kart racer

By Rhys Wood published

I chatted with Sega’s Takashi Iizuka and Bandai Namco’s Yuji Yoshii at Gamescom 2025.

Borderlands 4

I had low expectations for Borderlands 4 – but it’s now one of my favorite games of the year

By Rhys Wood published

Borderlands 4 is a roaring success, firmly finding its feet after two incredibly divisive entries.

Elden Ring Nightreign

Before you tackle Elden Ring Nightreign's Deep of Night content, you'll probably want to check out the game's latest balance changes

By Rhys Wood published

Elden Ring Nightreign gets a massive balancing update alongside today's free Deep of Night expansion.

Nintendo Direct Logo

Massive Nintendo Direct confirmed this week - here's where and how to watch live

By Rhys Wood published

Nintendo has confirmed its next Direct will take place this week.

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

Best PS5 games 2025 - the top 28 PlayStation 5 titles to play right now

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

Pokémon Legends Z-A

Pokémon Legends Z-A pre-orders have some great free gifts depending on where you shop – here's where you can get them

By Rhys Wood published

Pokémon Legends Z-A pre-orders are different across many retailers, with each offering their own exclusive free gifts.

Turok: Origins

Turok: Origins nails the series’ prehistoric sci-fi setting, but you’ll definitely want a couple of friends to get the most out of it

By Rhys Wood published

Turok: Origins has a strong understanding of the series’ aesthetic, but I have concerns over the co-op game’s longevity.

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Silksong's brutal Steel Soul mode can be unlocked without beating the game – here's how

By Rhys Wood published

If you somehow thought your first Silksong playthrough wasn't hard enough, here's how you can unlock Steel Soul mode without beating the game.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

I want to love Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, but its empty world and listless combat scupper a promising mech action game

By Rhys Wood published

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion offers a lot to like, but also plenty to make the experience feel lacking.

A mustached bug riding a beetle

Chinese-speaking Silksong players are calling out the game's lackluster translation, and Team Cherry has promised improvements

By Rhys Wood published

Silksong players in China aren't happy about the game's translation, but Team Cherry promises improvements 'over the coming weeks'.

A montage artwork for TechRadar Gaming's Best of Gamescom 2025 awards article

Best of Gamescom Awards 2025 – our 11 favorite games and products from this year’s show

By Rob Dwiar published

TechRadar Gaming presents our Best of Gamescom 2025 awards – our top picks across all the games and hardware we saw at the show

Silksong

Despite bringing Steam to its knees, Silksong attracted more day one players than the Battlefield 6 open beta

By Rhys Wood published

After a single day, Silksong currently ranks as the seventh highest peak concurrent player count for a single-player game on Steam.

Pokémon Legends Z-A

I played Pokémon Legends Z-A at Gamescom 2025, and its semi-real-time battle system is giving vintage Final Fantasy

By Rhys Wood published

After a rough patch, Pokémon Legends Z-A might genuinely be the tonic the franchise needs.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword channels what made the PS2 originals so great, while adding brutally cinematic flair to its combat

By Rhys Wood published

Onimusha: Way of the Sword drips with atmosphere as much as Miyamoto’s katana does with demonic blood.

Thrustmaster T98

Thrustmaster marketing manager says you 'just can't afford the force feedback' if you want to get an entry level wheel like its new T98 to sell for under $100 - but it does make it safer for kids

By Demi Williams published

Thrustmaster's new, Ferrari-licensed T98 is a low-cost steering wheel for kids and first-time users, but this meant the creators couldn't add one key feature.

PlayStation Pulse Elite and PlayStation Link USB dongle on a grey background

Own a PlayStation Link gaming headset adapter? It just got a huge firmware update that adds PC compatibility

By Rhys Wood published

PlayStation Link's PC functionality just got a huge upgrade with compatible gaming headsets.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots is one of the series' better entries, even if its characters are a tad annoying

By Rhys Wood published

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots packs potentially hundreds of hours of golfing fun, provided you can deal with some slow progression.

Thrustmaster T248R

Thrustmaster reveals the T248R racing wheel, featuring three adjustable levels of force feedback and customizable LCD screen

By Rhys Wood published

The Thrustmaster T248R is a mid-range PS5 racing wheel designed 'with all types of drivers in mind'.

PS5 Slim

The next PS5 Slim revision could completely undermine one of the console's biggest improvements over the base model

By Rhys Wood published

This potential PS5 Slim revision is a worrying one with reduced storage capacity and an unmoving price point.

Turtle Beach Racer

I tried out the new Turtle Beach Racer at Gamescom 2025, and I think it shines as a casual-friendly wireless racing wheel option

By Rhys Wood published

The Turtle Beach Racer impressed me with its build quality and wireless connectivity, and a fairly affordable price.

The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2 let me create a sickly, annoying, and profoundly unintelligent hero, and I wouldn't have it any other way

By Rhys Wood published

The Outer Worlds 2’s immersive sim elements had me pining for the full version of the game.

Four Spartans face down waves of Covenant aliens in Firefight mode

Best Xbox Series X games 2025: smash hits for Microsoft's top console

By Jake Green last updated

Buying Guide Here you'll find our picks of the best Xbox Series X games across genres to enjoy current-gen gaming to the fullest.

Hideo Kojima holding the upcoming Death Stranding 2 DualSense.

Hideo Kojima's Beyond the Strand event is taking place this month, featuring special guests and an update on future projects

By Rhys Wood published

Hideo Kojima will host the Beyond the Strand event later this month, which promises a look at the developer's future projects.

Gamescom entrance

I spoke to Gamescom's organizers about the event, its future, and the city of Cologne - 'the entire city is transformed into the gaming capital of the world'

By Rhys Wood published

We spoke to Gamescom's Stefan Heikhaus and Tim Endres about the popular European gaming event.

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