[Paratech]

I have a nice android tablet and PC, both have bluetooth support. I'd like to get a controller that would work well on both systems. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

 

[LiquidStorm]

I personally have never had any issues with PS4 controllers (get the SONY ones, not the cheap knockoffs). Yes, they are more expensive, but WELL worth it. No lag and accurate buttons, not to mention the battery life is really good. Trust me, I wasted a lot of money on "cheaper" wireless controllers but none of them came even close to the PS4 controller. XBOX controllers are a distant 2nd for me because of the layout and "feeling" of the XBOX controllers, I never liked them from day 1, but they work about as good as the SONY PS4 controller, so personal preference. Bottom line, if in the market for a game controller, save yourself a lot of time and money and just go with the people that make them for a living and you won't be disappointed.

 

[Samor]

I use an Xbox one controller but with wireless adapter because with bluetooth they will often lag/cause stuttering on pc (not on android).

AFAIK using a controller with bluetooth can be quite problematic on pc, and there can be a lot of reasons, so thread carefully. It can get even more problematic when you use multiple bluetooth devices (such as both a controller and a headset).

I'm totally used to xbox controllers myself (and the XS controller is an improved XB1 controller) but the DS4 is definitely lighter. DS4 also comes with built in rechargeable battery whereas for xbox controllers you need a separate battery pack or AA batteries.

On the other hand, xbox controllers seem to have a slight edge in support, many pc games default to showing the xbox controller layout.

I agree with LiquidStorm that you shouldn't go with cheap knockoffs, but I wouldn't gamble on bluetooth on pc just working either.

Since there isn't a ps4 wireless adapter in the end I'd go with the safe route and get an xbox wireless adapter and an XS controller (X1 is also fine if you can get it considerably cheaper*). The wireless adapter works with both controllers and you can even hook up multiple ones, without lag.

*first generation xb1 controllers don't have bluetooth. You don't want those, they wouldn't work on android. I don't think they're still on sale though.

 

[CybaGirl]

I have a nice android tablet and PC, both have bluetooth support. I'd like to get a controller that would work well on both systems. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Ihave and use a 8BitDo SF30 Pro and I love it. It is compatible across all devices so it doesn't matter what device you have. I also have the mobile phone holder adapter as well.

But I mainly use it on my PC.

Here is a link to their website as there are many styles to choose from.

8BitDo

8BitDo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers. Renowned for producing the highest quality retro controllers on the market, 8BitDo’s controller line has been referred to as, “a range of excellent retro-style game controllers” by...

www.8bitdo.com

 

[CybaGirl]

Ihave and use a 8BitDo SF30 Pro and I love it. It is compatible across all devices so it doesn't matter what device you have. I also have the mobile phone holder adapter as well.

But I mainly use it on my PC and without any issues as mentioned above.

Here is a link to their website as there are many styles to choose from.

8BitDo

8BitDo is a premier 3rd party video game hardware company with a special focus on retro themed game controllers. Renowned for producing the highest quality retro controllers on the market, 8BitDo’s controller line has been referred to as, “a range of excellent retro-style game controllers” by...

www.8bitdo.com

 

[urbanman2004]

I have a nice android tablet and PC, both have bluetooth support. I'd like to get a controller that would work well on both systems. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

XB1 controller (BT version); it's easy to sync on Android devices (TV dongles, phones, tablets, etc.) and plus, it's XInput compatible and recognized by Windows (by way of drivers).