> I’ve heard mixed things about using PS5 DualSense controllers versus Xbox Wireless controllers on Android-based TVs—does one work better than the other in terms of button mapping and stability specifically on Sony sets? Oh man, I totally feel u on the input lag struggle... it's the worst!! For your situation, I would suggest the Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller. Since youre already on a Sony set, it pairs super easily and basically feels native. Ngl, the button mapping is usually spot on for Android games and GeForce Now. If u want the best bang for your buck tho, the Xbox Wireless Controller is also amazing. I find it slightly more comfortable for reallyyy long sessions, and the battery life is highkey better. Both are solid within your $60-$80 budget! Quick tip: definately update the firmware on a PC first to kill any lag issues before you start playing. What kind of games are u planning to dive into first?? gl!

Just sharing my experience: I stuck with the Sony DualSense Wireless Controller because it handles the TV’s Bluetooth stack better. Basically, first-party hardware is honestly the safest way to avoid annoying disconnects.

So basically consensus is Bluetooth lag sucks. Get the 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller: • Around $50
• Better Android mapping Seriously, it's WAY better for the money than first-party pads.

Totally agree with the above! Honestly, over the years I've found that Sony's Bluetooth stack is actually SO finicky with polling rates. Basically: • I once spent hours tweaking developer settings just to fix the lag I was getting.
• My current setup works great now, but only after some serious mapping tweaks to fix the button layout. Cloud gaming literally needs that tight response to be playable... gl!

So, I just found this thread and wanted to chime in from a more DIY-ish angle. If your trying to stay under budget and dont mind a little project, you should honestly look into the Google Stadia Controller. Since the service died, Google released a tool to unlock the Bluetooth mode. Its basically a self-service fix - you plug it into a PC, run the update, and it turns into a great low-latency controller for Google TV.

• Pros: Super cheap if you find one used, very low latency, feels premium.
• Cons: You have to manually flash the firmware yourself, and it can be a bit finicky to pair the first time. Another solid one I have been messing with is the SteelSeries+Stratus+Duo&linkCode=osi&tag=5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">SteelSeries Stratus Duo. It is great because it has a toggle for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. If the TV's built-in Bluetooth is acting up - which happens a lot with Sony sets - you can just plug the USB dongle into the back of the TV.
• Pros: Dual connection modes, very reliable, great battery.
• Cons: The dongle takes up a USB port which might look a bit messy, and the triggers feel a bit soft compared to others. Tbh, even with the best controller, you might still see some lag. I usually go into the TV settings and make sure Game Mode is forced on even for apps, not just HDMI inputs. Sometimes you gotta dig into the developer options too to disable certain background processes, but that gets a bit confusing lol.