I can't understand why people want to torture themselves playing Smash with a D-pad.

But why would torture yourselves playing Smash with one of, probably the worst, D-pad ever. . .

The game itself isn't optimized for sticks, so I've found. It's easier to use the D-pad with the game. Feels more..natural, considering the keyboard controls and xpadder.

To answer the second question, I've had experience with it for 6+ years now. I only mess up with the D-pad about..what, 5% of the time? Mostly doing the wrong special. I'd like to switch to a Dualshock 3 but I've found them to be flimsy and too small for my massive man hands.

I used to play with a D-pad, too, but ever since I figured out HOW to use tilt/smash analog mapping with the game, I've never looked back.

For someone who doesn't make their own money, keyboard is the only choice for me. I don't really mind, though because it feels pretty good to be playing on it

i use the magnificent key board, very precise movements and spot on input with gold plated usb's

the key board i use is a QPAD MK-80

GameCube with yadad xpadder scripts love it! I use to play with a 360 controller tell I started getting competitive and switch to GameCube BC its easier to shff with and the 360 controller as many ppl know sucks with fighting games

Keyboard.. Probably because I don't have a plug in controller. But for some reason I'm used to the same controls the original SSF had (O, P, arrows) so I base mine around those.

Playstation D-pad. Cause I like a challenge.

Gonna start using the analog sticks though.

You can get the Playstation controller to work on the computer? Where has this been my whole life.

Yeah, there's free programs to get a PS3/4 controller or XBox 360/1 controller to work.

Today I got a Logitech Dual-action/Rumblepad 1 gamepad. Decided to get it over the Logitech F310 for I heard it's analog sensitive is better (and it was much cheaper).

One thing I didn't notice until I got it in my hands was the analog-sticks' rims are square. . .

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That's really cool. For SSF2, this makes it very easy to do diagonal input techs. Performing Dash-Boosting, Jump-Cancel Grab, and Up-tilt feel simple and clean to perform; even with Tap-Jump on.

Pretty good controller. I'll be alternating between this and a Classic Controller Pro mostly.

The D-pad is also really great for traditional fighters. Could rekt scrubs in Melty Blood with this pad.
Would recommend it. You just can't move with the same speed and fluency playing on a D-pad in this game.

That's the controller I use. (Well, almost. I use a Rumblepad 2, but the differences are minimal.) And yeah, it's really helpful. Tad expensive, though.

I have that controller, but I don't use it.

My big brother have me a cool fighting game stick in the holidays
It is really cool and easy to use for this game ^-^

I miss my family in Japan but it's great that I have this to take to remember them by

how do you use a ps2 or ps3 controller in this game or even activate it idk how lol help me out?