I for one am prepared to defend a controller design that doesn't make all its buttons accessible...TO THE DEATH. Because what do we use these things for again?

Just a few minor changes could've pleased both groups...the people who like maximum control on the one hand, and the people who play RPGs and two-button action games on the other. Nobody's comfort had to be sacrificed.

p.s. In case it's gone over your head, "legitimate / constructive criticsm" is not the same thing as "this is the worst thing ever," so don't get too excited.