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

A close up of the PlayStation symbol at the top of a PS5 Slim console with a white brick background

PS5 Slim Digital Edition revision replaces the glossy look with a plain matte finish, in addition to reducing storage capacity

By Rhys Wood Published

The new PS5 Slim revision that reduces SSD size also ditches the console's glossy finish for a plain matte look.

Best PS4 controllers

The best PS4 controllers in 2025: essential gamepads from Sony, Victrix and more

By Rhys Wood Last updated

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 controllers that money can buy from official gamepads to third-party offerings.

The new ROG Xbox Ally

Sandisk's Asus ROG Xbox Ally storage solutions add up to 4TB of space to the upcoming handhelds

By Rhys Wood Published

Sandisk announces microSD and SSD storage solutions for the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.

Best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2025: top kit from Seagate, WD Black and more

By Rhys Wood Last updated

Buying Guide The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories are essential if you want to get the most out of your console.

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Best Xbox One games 2025: top titles to play right now

By Jake Green Last updated

Whether you own an Xbox One or Xbox One X, don't miss out on the best Xbox One games you can play right now.

Turtle Beach Racer

The Turtle Beach Racer isn’t a racing wheel for sim heads, but it’s an excellent entry-level choice for casual players

By Rhys Wood Published

Recommended

The Turtle Beach Racer is a great casual racing wheel, and one you don’t need to clip to a desk or larger racing setup.

Xbox

A Forza Horizon 6 FAQ reveals plans for a 'post-launch' PS5 release, but offers nothing in the way of price or pre-order info

By Rhys Wood Published

Microsoft confirms Forza Horizon 6 will come to PS5 'post-launch' but remains cagey about the game's boxart vehicle.

Saros

Saros is out in just six months, and one key feature might just push it above Returnal in my eyes

By Rhys Wood Published

Housemarque confirms a release date for Saros, and one new feature could make it so much more accessible than Returnal.

Dark Ties

With vicious and brutal combat, Dark Ties feels like a must-play companion to Yakuza Kiwami 3

By Rhys Wood Published

Dark Ties is an original Like a Dragon game launching alongside Yakuza Kiwami 3.

Yakuza Kiwami 3

Yakuza Kiwami 3 might not be a surprise, but Kiryu’s new Ryukyu move set certainly is

By Rhys Wood Published

I’ve played Yakuza Kiwami 3, and I’m already loving Okinawa’s impressive glow-up.

Borderlands 4

Uh oh – Borderlands 4 is delayed indefinitely on Switch 2 just a week and a half away from its October 3 release

By Rhys Wood Published

Borderlands 4 gets a last-minute delay for its Switch 2 release - 'the game needs additional development and polish time'.

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Yet another Xbox price hike in the US makes Microsoft's consoles even harder to recommend

By Rhys Wood Published

Yes, another Xbox console price hike is due to hit US markets in early October.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is one of the best racing games in years

By Rhys Wood Published

Recommended

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds isn’t just the best racing game of the year; it brings a confidence and energy that the genre has rarely seen over the past decade and a half. Here's TRG's full review.

Logitech G RS50

Logitech G launches RS50 racing sim products, including an all-new wheel base, racing wheel, and pedals

By Rhys Wood Published

Logitech's RS50 racing sim products are all available to buy now.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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'.

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.

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