Because the rod has to offer some functionality of a standard controller, it makes for very awkward button placement. (playstationlifestyle.net)
With awkward button controls due to that not being the right controller? (nintendotoday.com)
No longer do they have to worry about problematic control schemes, awkward button angles, or having to press harder on buttons than they should have to. (blastawaythegamereview.com)