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

blue screen of death

Why did Xbox Live go down and what does it mean for gamers?

By Dashiell Wood last updated

Xbox Live is back online after a serious outage, but why did it happen and what will the consequences be?

A blue screen of death next to a hand holding a phone showing the Crowdstrike logo

Global Windows outage plunged banks, airlines, and more into chaos – here's everything you need to know

By Marc McLaren last updated

Breaking A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a massive outage in Microsoft Windows PCs across the globe. Here's that latest plus everything that happened

Don't miss big savings on the Kingston Fury Renegade PS5 SSD.

One of the greatest PS5 SSDs ever has fallen to it lowest price since January

By Dashiell Wood published

Don't miss out on this solid saving on a seriously good PS5 SSD.

PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds and case on a blue background with white lowest price text

Don't wait to upgrade your PS5 audio, there's lowest-ever prices on top gaming earbuds from Sony, Razer, and Asus right now

By Dashiell Wood published

There are some strong savings on PS5 compatible gaming earbuds right now, including lowest-ever prices.

Juno from Overwatch 2.

Overwatch 2 is getting an adorable new support hero - and I'm already obsessed

By Dashiell Wood published

Juno, a new support hero, is coming to Overwatch 2.

Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card deal

Don't worry if you missed Amazon Prime Day, there are still some great deals on Xbox SSDs live right now

By Dashiell Wood published

No Prime Day? No problem. There are some huge discounts on Xbox SSDs at Amazon now.

Crocs shoes are displayed in a Crocs store at the Great Mall Milpitas on May 07, 2024 in Milpitas, California.

Stop being mean, the new Pokémon Crocs are actually pretty cute

By Dashiell Wood published

Crocs is reportedly releasing four new Pokémon themed shoes later this year.

The cheeky Deadpool Xbox controller.

Microsoft reveals the worst controller I've ever seen as a prize in its latest Xbox Series X giveaway

By Dashiell Wood published

A new Deadpool & Wolverine Xbox Wireless Controller has been revealed and it's absolutely horrendous.

8BitDo Ultimate

A five star Nintendo Switch controller has hit a new lowest-ever price for Amazon Prime Day - but act now because it's selling fast

By Dashiell Wood published

The 8BitDo Ultimate controller for Nintendo Switch has been discounted to a new lowest-ever price for Amazon Prime Day.

Don't miss big savings on Doritos.

It's your last chance to stock up on gaming snacks with Amazon Prime Day deals on Doritos and Mountain Dew

By Dashiell Wood published

There are some huge discounts on Doritos and Mountain Dew over Amazon Prime Day.

A WD Black SN850P PS5 SSD on a green background with white price cut text

That's it, I'm picking up one of these PS5 SSD deals over Amazon Prime Day because I'm sick of running out of storage space

By Dashiell Wood published

If you're also sick of having no storage space on your PS5, make sure that you don't miss this excellent SSD deals.

Xbox Series X deal at Dell

Stop! Don't buy that Xbox Series X at Amazon, Best Buy has a much better deal for Prime Day

By Dashiell Wood published

There are some great discounts for Amazon Prime Day, but Best Buy is currently beating its Xbox Series X deal.

Backbone One in white and black on red background

If you're disappointed by the lack of PlayStation Portal deals this Amazon Prime Day, don't miss these huge savings on the Backbone One

By Dashiell Wood published

Forget the PlayStation Portal, a range of Backbone One mobile controllers are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

Big savings on Riot Points.

Treat yourself to new League of Legends and Valorant skins for less with huge discounts on Riot Points for Amazon Prime Day

By Dashiell Wood published

There some massive discounts on Riot Point gift cards for Amazon Prime Day.

Big savings on titles like Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance.

These Amazon Prime Day PS5 game deals are so good that I'm seriously worried I'll run out of shelf space

By Dashiell Wood published

There are some brilliant deals on PS5 games this Amazon Prime Day.

Huge savings on SteelSeries microphones.

The microphone that I use daily is finally on sale at a new lowest-ever price for Amazon Prime Day

By Dashiell Wood published

The SteelSeries Alias and SteelSeries Alias Pro have hit new lowest-ever prices over Amazon Prime Day.

Big savings on Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller models.

There are so many discounts on official Xbox controllers right now that I'm having a hard time picking a favorite

By Dashiell Wood published

Amazon Prime Day has brought a wide range of discounts on official Xbox Wireless Controllers in the US and UK.

A new lowest-ever price on the velocity green Xbox Wireless Controller.

One of the coolest Xbox controllers is on sale at a bargain price for Amazon Prime Day, and it looks a little bit like Shrek

By Dashiell Wood last updated

The Velocity Green Xbox Wireless Controller has received a great discount for Amazon Prime Day.

Savings on the Victrix Pro BFG controller.

These are the four early Amazon Prime Day deals that I would grab for my own gaming setup

By Dashiell Wood published

Here are the four gaming deals that I would take advantage of before Amazon Prime Day begins in full.

A price cut on PDP Nintendo Switch accessories.

Amazon Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, but you can save right now with these deals on a range of PDP Nintendo Switch accessories

By Dashiell Wood published

There are a wide range of savings on PDP Nintendo Switch accessories at Amazon right now.

A price cut on the pastel pink Joy-Con.

Make your Nintendo Switch even cuter with these pastel Joy-Con, now on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day

By Dashiell Wood published

The Pastel Purple/Pastel Green and Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow Joy-Con are on sale before Amazon Prime Day.

The maiden Yoshiro in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review: an instant strategy classic

By Dashiell Wood published

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a refreshingly unique game that offers beautiful visuals and a brilliant twist on the strategy genre.

A price cut on the Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless.

The Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless gaming headset has hit a new lowest-ever price ahead of Amazon Prime Day

By Dashiell Wood published

The Beyerdynamic MMX 200 has been reduced to a new lowest-ever price at Amazon.

The Meta Quest 3 next to a sign saying "Don't Miss"

Don't wait until Amazon Prime Day, the Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset is on sale for a new lowest-ever price right now

By Dashiell Wood published

The Meta Quest 3 has plunged to a new lowest-ever price ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

A screenshot of Greedfall 2: The Dying World.

Greedfall 2: The Dying World will launch in early access this September, with a new gameplay trailer coming soon

By Dashiell Wood published

Greedfall 2: The Dying World now has an official early access release date.

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