What is all the fuss about a second analog on a handheld? Why is it so important?

[d21lewis]

KylieDog said:

 

The Turok controls on 3DS would use all buttons except L and R, I already made a point about that being limited.  FPS games just have more features now than back then, all the buttons are needed.  We need sprints, instant knife attacks, instant grenade throws, several special ability buttons, iron sight scoping, jumps, ducks.  Using the Turok YXBA method removes the ability to alter your movement speed also.

Try RE Mercenaries on the 3DS and use the FPS configuration (my configuration of choice).  Tell me that the touch screen and d-pad in conjunction with each other don't deliver almost everyting you mentioned including taunting.  You have that game, don't you?