As an alternate control scheme sure, but it's an arcade game so what's wrong with arcade controls? (nintendolife.com)
The fighting games community continues to host its own tournaments, where players bring their own «fight sticks», controllers meant to replicate the feel of classic arcade controls. (thenextweb.com)
I was able to complete the game on hardest setting AND unlock all hidden Chars Using arcade controls (even With it's off input mappings). (gonintendo.com)