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

PS5 console and DualSense controller closeup

You can get a PS5 with disc drive for $100 less on Presidents' Day — and snag a whole bunch of Fortnite freebies while you're at it

By Rhys Wood published 16 February 26

If I was buying a PS5 this Presidents' Day, I absolutely would not miss these massive savings at Best Buy and Walmart.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake screenshot, featuring directors Makoto Shibata and Hidehiko Nakajima.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’

By Rhys Wood published 15 February 26

‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

A podracer in Star Wars: Galactic Racer zooming towards the camera.

I didn't think I could be more excited for Star Wars Galactic Racer — then its State of Play trailer confirmed the return of podracing

By Rhys Wood published 13 February 26

Star Wars Galactic Racer looks like the most unhinged game the franchise has ever seen, and I'm thrilled it'll feature one of Episode 1's weirdest little guys.

Silent Hill Townfall; protagonist Simon looks at a large sign stating: "Welcome to St. Amelia"

If Silent Hill: Townfall has taught me anything, it's that survival horror and British weather are absolutely meant for each other

By Rhys Wood published 13 February 26

Silent Hill: Townfall is set in a creepy little Scottish town that leans heavily into analog tech and medical horror.

Sorry, Marvel's Wolverine probably isn't showing at today's State of Play according to Insomniac itself

By Rhys Wood published 12 February 26

Insomniac says 'Spring 2026' for more Marvel's Wolverine info, so you probably shouldn't expect it at today's State of Play.

As someone who's been playing fighting games for over a decade, these are the fight sticks I recommend for when a standard controller just won't cut it

By Rhys Wood published 12 February 26

Looking to get into fighting games? These are the fight sticks I would recommend for beginners from 8BitDo, Hori, and more.

Elden Ring, Venom, and Kratos screenshots arranged side by side, in a 'V' pattern grid

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

By Rob Dwiar last updated 11 February 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.

Konami announces a new Silent Hill Transmission showcase and, curiously, it's right after tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play

By Rhys Wood published 11 February 26

There's a Silent Hill Transmission showcase happening tomorrow, meaning we've got a double bill of presentations alongside PlayStation's State of Play.

Curious about retro gaming? From bespoke consoles to marvelous upscalers, I can't recommend these products enough

By Rhys Wood published 11 February 26

I highly recommend these retro gaming-focused products, whether you're diving into the classics for the first time, or applying a shiny new coat to old-gen hardware.

Romeo is a Dead Man's first boss fight; player character Romeo charges towards the towering boss - Everyday Is Like Monday - with a beam sword in hand.

Romeo is a Dead Man is a hyper-violent sci-fi trip that’s as gripping as it is mystifying

By Rhys Wood published 10 February 26

Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.

Riot Games lays off roughly half of its 2XKO development team despite the relative success of the free-to-play fighting game's launch

By Rhys Wood published 10 February 26

2XKO's development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: 'overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term'.

Discord Nitro graphic showing off the new Basic tier

How to cancel Discord Nitro in the wake of its deeply concerning age verification policy announcement

By Rhys Wood published 10 February 26

Discord plans a 'phased global rollout' of its age verification policy — here's how you can cancel your Nitro subscription in the wake of this announcement.

I review controllers for a living, and one Chinese brand remains undefeated across Switch 2, Xbox, and PC

By Rhys Wood published 10 February 26

I've reviewed countless controllers over the years, and this Chinese brand consistently outclasses almost everyone else.

Analogue 3D's translucent colorways: Glacier, Ocean, Ghost, Extreme Green, and Atomic Purple

Analogue 3D gets a fresh batch of stock with these vibrant limited-edition colorways — but 'highly limited quantities' means you'll need to be quick to order one for yourself

By Rhys Wood published 9 February 26

Analogue 3D goes translucent with these limited edition variants of its modernized retro gaming console.

GameSir Super Nova on table with pink background, with USB-C cable attached

This PC and Switch controller offers an 'incredible level of customization' and it's dirt cheap in this limited Amazon deal

By Rhys Wood published 6 February 26

GameSir controllers are some of the best I've ever tested, and its Super Nova model for PC and Switch is almost cheaper than ever.

Promotional image announcing a collaboration between Doom and Evercade.

Evercade's retro gaming consoles will officially pass the 'can it run Doom?' test — the landmark FPS franchise is coming sometime this year

By Rhys Wood published 5 February 26

Evercade's retro gaming consoles will finally be able to run Doom sometime this year — but which Doom games are coming to its bespoke cartridges?

Warlord Shingen Takeda in Nioh 3, accompanied by a horned demon.

Nioh 3 taking the series to an open-world format works shockingly well — thanks to that and its style-switching combat, it’s become one of the best soulslikes I’ve ever played

By Rhys Wood published 4 February 26

Nioh 3’s changes to the series’ established formula make for a fresh yet familiar feeling game, and I can’t get enough of it.

The inevitable has happened — the Switch has finally outsold the DS, making it Nintendo's all-time best-selling console

By Rhys Wood published 3 February 26

The original Nintendo Switch continues to do gangbusters, finally surpassing the DS's monstrous lifetime sales.

Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense Controller

This touchscreen controller patent from Sony could hint at a future leap forward for accessibility — 'There exists a desire for game controllers to allow for different configurations'

By Rhys Wood published 2 February 26

Sony's touchscreen controller patent could be used to combat the "drawbacks" of fixed button and stick configurations.

Key art of GeniGods: Nezha showcasing the female protagonist.

This upcoming PS5 game from China wants to combine the action of Black Myth Wukong with the accessibility of Street Fighter 6's modern and classic control schemes

By Rhys Wood published 30 January 26

GeniGods: Nezha could be China's next breakout hit, following in the footsteps of Black Myth Wukong and Where Winds Meet.

Miis engage in chatter on a sunny boardwalk in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

As an enjoyer of the 3DS original, here are 4 things I want to see from the upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Nintendo Direct presentation

By Rhys Wood published 28 January 26

We’re learning more about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream soon. Here’s everything I hope the upcoming Nintendo Direct shows off for the game.

Promotional image about an official crossover between Japanese horror titles Silent Hill f and Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake.

Silent Hill fans have a great excuse to check out Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake as Koei Tecmo and Konami announce collaboration

By Rhys Wood published 28 January 26

Koei Tecmo announces Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake demo and a collaboration with one of the best horror games of the decade.

Oops — Walmart may just have leaked a couple of banger GameCube games for Nintendo Switch Online

By Rhys Wood published 28 January 26

Two upcoming GameCube titles for Nintendo Switch Online may just have leaked courtesy of Walmart — and they're among the console's very best.

Promotional image featuring the Virtual Boy console for the upcoming Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics collection on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

I thought Virtual Boy on Nintendo Switch Online was laughable, but now that we're getting two unreleased games and a color change option I'm happy to be proven wrong

By Rhys Wood published 27 January 26

Nintendo Switch Online's Virtual Boy lineup includes two games no one has ever played before.

Code Vein 2 promotional art featuring the protagonist and partner Lou amidst a destroyed, waterlogged city

Code Vein 2 is everything I could’ve wanted from a sequel as a fan of the original game — except its dismal console performance

By Rhys Wood published 26 January 26

In spite of some spotty performance on console, Code Vein 2 is a triumphant sequel that fans of the original are likely to love.

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