How do you play fighting games?

I've been using the PS3 controller but will be getting a Arcade Stick, for me is somewhat difficult to play Marvel vs Capcom with a regular controller.

I can't imagine playing with an arcade stick.

Then again I grew up with controllers, and never played arcade that much. And I'm not a hardcore fighting games fan, so it doesn't really count :P

Normal controller. I just can't get used to a fight pad.

I dont care, i just button smash and hope to win

Um... Normal controller

Ha ha when I first saw the thread title my immediate though was 'button bashing is the only way to reach the top!' then I realised it was about controllers........