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

Best PS4 controllers

The best PS4 controllers in 2024: top gamepads for Sony's last-gen console

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 Super Pocket handheld games console on a pale green background.

Best handheld games consoles in 2024

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide If you're in the market for a handheld games console, these are our top recommendations.

Enotria: The Last Song

Upcoming soulslike Enotria: The Last Song has been delayed indefinitely on Xbox because Microsoft won't respond to the developer

By Dashiell Wood published

Enotria: The Last Song has been delayed indefinitely on Xbox.

A photograph of attendees at Gamescom 2024.

Gamescom organizers on the value of the world’s biggest gaming event: "whether you're an indie developer or part of a major studio, it's an opportunity to draw attention to your game"

By Dashiell Wood published

We speak to Gamescom organizers about what it’s like to run the world’s largest gaming event and learn where it’s heading next.

Best gaming console

Best gaming console in 2024: every major system tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best gaming console in 2024, including options for portable play, retro gamers, and those on a budget.

Best PC controllers

Best PC controllers in 2024

By Rhys Wood last updated

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

Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition

Guilty Gear Strive is coming to Nintendo Switch and it might be enough to make me double dip

By Dashiell Wood published

Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition will launch on January 25, 2024.

Amazon Luna controller spring sale

Get into cloud gaming for less this Labor Day with a $20 discount on the Luna Wireless Controller

By Dashiell Wood published

Calling all cloud gamers, the Luna Wireless Controller is on sale at Amazon right now.

The Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD placed on a colorful desk mat.

Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 review: easy to recommend

By Dashiell Wood published

Recommended

The Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 is a very good option if you’re searching for an officially licensed PS5 SSD.

Best gaming chair guide

The best gaming chairs in 2024: top picks for play and work

By Rob Dwiar last updated

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

Best PS5 headsets

Best PS5 headsets in 2024 - hear better on PlayStation 5

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Buying Guide We're bringing you all the best PS5 headsets on the market to help you make an informed purchasing decision.

Best Xbox Headsets

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2024 - top headphones for Team Green

By Rob Dwiar last updated

Our definitive ranking of all the best Xbox Series X headsets that are available to buy in 2024.

An over-the-shoulder shot of Fields of Misteria being played on a Steam Deck OLED.

Steam Deck OLED review: a decent upgrade, but left me wanting more

By Dashiell Wood published

Recommended

The Steam Deck OLED is easily the best option if you’re looking to pick up Valve’s handheld PC, but is still held back by some persistent annoyances.

Pauline in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

Pauline will be a playable character in Super Mario Party Jamboree

By Dashiell Wood published

Nintendo has confirmed that Pauline will be playable in Super Mario Party Jamboree.

The Seagate Game Drive for PS5 on a blue background.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2024: top picks to easily expand your PlayStation's storage

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide Here's our breakdown of the best PS5 external hard drives, from budget picks to flagship models.

Best SD cards for Nintendo Switch

The best SD cards for Switch in 2024: the perfect way to expand your Nintendo game collection

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide This is our comprehensive guide to all of the best Nintendo Switch SD cards available to buy right now.

A PlayStation 5 (PS5) video game console at the Sony Group Corp. booth at the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (Ceatec) in Chiba, Japan, on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Leaked design information could give us our first look at the PS5 Pro

By Dashiell Wood published

New information from leaker ‘Billbil-kun’ could provide a first glimpse at the rumored PS5 Pro.

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 post-launch roadmap highlights upcoming modes, maps, and weapons

By Dashiell Wood published

The Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 year one roadmap reveals some of the free and paid content coming to the game.

best PC gaming headsets

The best PC gaming headsets 2024: top cans for PC gaming

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Get closer to the action than ever before by utilizing one of the best PC gaming headsets from trusted manufacturers.

The main menu of Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review: an accomplished murder mystery

By Dashiell Wood published

Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a dark murder mystery adventure that’s almost unmissable on Nintendo Switch.

PS5 SSD Buying Guide

The best SSD for PS5 in 2024: top storage expansion options tested and ranked

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Buying Guide Our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, from top performers to more affordable alternatives.

The SCUF Nomad with an iPhone 15 Plus on a colorful desk mat.

Scuf Nomad review: a solid mobile controller that struggles to stand out

By Dashiell Wood published

Good, but not exceptional

The Lexar PLAY 2280 SSD

Lexar has launched the Play 2280, a new PS5 SSD

By Dashiell Wood published

The Lexar Play 2280 PS5 SSD is available today in 2TB and 4TB capacities.

A close up of Naked Snake holding binoculars in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is intended to revitalize the stealth action series: “we knew that if we didn’t do something, the Metal Gear Solid series would just vanish out of existence”

By Dashiell Wood published

I go hands-on with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and speak to producer Noriaki Okamura about the upcoming remake.

The CRKD Atom.

CRKD has revealed the Atom, an adorable keychain controller that might just be the best mini peripheral that I’ve ever tried

By Dashiell Wood published

The new Atom controller from CRKD seems like the perfect compact accessory.