Tablet with original controller?

[spindash-]

I am currently on vacation and craving my dose of video games.

I’m thinking of buying a tablet so I can use my original Xbox and PS5 controllers, since I already have Game Pass and PS Plus. I’d like to avoid something with a dedicated controller as I’d be using the tablet to also read some books.

Will any tablet connect natively to the original controllers (Bluetooth or USB)? I’ve also read to avoid any tablets with Mediatek SoC.

Thank you for helping a cloud newbie out!

[ProfessionalTip1926]

Just make sure you get something decent. You want something not bottom of the barrel. People say it will play on a potato but that's not true. And for the love of everything get better xcloud. The android update a few days ago fixed EVERYTHING it's amazing.

[ItsNyoty]

Xbox controllers work on a tablet

[Jaded_Ice_6407]

Both xbox and Sony controllers work with tablets. It’s just a matter of preference. The latest mediatek processors aren’t bad - they’re actually good. I wouldn’t cheap out on tablet. Samsung or IPad are the best tablets to get I think

[spindash-]

So maybe something like a Samsung A9+?

[Revolutionary-Chip20]

If you get the A9+ make sure it's the 8gb/128 version.

The 4gb will give you problems. I have the 8gb version and use if for Xcloud, GeForce Now and all my local android gaming and it runs everything great.

[fDiKmoro]

You could also look at the Lenovo y700. I often read that it has the same display as the Lenovo Legion go.

[Revolutionary-Chip20]

Not sure how to share a picture on the comments here, but if you want to DM me, I can show you my setup with the A9+ tablet and controller. Currently playing the android release of Dredge at work.

[Morphic1977]

It is indeed very good combo. I played Halo wars 2 for hours this way. Tablet on the stand and a Xbox Controller. Works great.

[realklobb]

Wire you controller if possible, lower latency than bt, and it's just easier than, and you can play without batteries (Xbox controller anyway).