Compy386 said:
I think we need to set up some sort of MAME cab with one person having a controller and one having an arcade stick and see which one is really better 8)
I had a cab that had PSX controller inputs in it... Pad is def an advantage over arcade, keyboard has its advantage over both too. Gamepad is simply faster than an arcade switch.
It's true gamepad players are more aggressive and arcade players are more defensive. Personally I wont use anything but arcade controls anymore. It's how the game is meant to be played. I don't use an MK style setup though, street fighter layout has its advantages over the standard mk layout.