I have always preferred consoles, mainly because I spend all day working on the pc and when it's time to play, I want to turn off the pc, turn on the tv, the console and throw myself on the couch to play (currently I play purely on PC 😂). Also because the games I always enjoy, were rarely available on pc, although that barrier is getting shorter and shorter. I play on PC with a PS3 or PS4 controller, both work quite well. The issue with the cheaper brands of controllers is the sticks, they are usually not sensitive and for games where you need precision, it becomes complicated. But for some games, it is not necessary to have an expensive controller.
You can test how this controller performs with fighting games like Dragon Ball FighterZ or Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.