I prefer the keyboard, as it is my best method of playing. It's a matter of dexterity. Some people say they can't use gamepad, some say they can't use stick, most say they can't use a keyboard, so chances are, if it's difficult for many people to use, then the ones who can use it should take advantage of it. Basically you're just limiting yourself if you aren't willing to learn how to use another option that might result in better peformance. I settle for a stick and like the traditional stand up arcade gaming scenario because that is the default method of playing most of the MK games, but if the keyboard is an option, I'll take that over anything. I learned how to use a keyboard for MK games going back to MKII's release on PC, and then MK3 even more so, which is when I started using the configuration I use now. MKT on PC as well.