They can feel a little slow but practice will make you feel right at home Wolvie.
I use the control stick for combos instead of the d-pad. Other than the controls being a lil slow the controls are still good. Though I still can't pull off super moves and ultra combos to save my life (lierally) I find that EX moves and regular specials are super easy to execute. I was going to buy the arcade stick but $70 isn't really worth it when the controls at least work with a controller.
On a side note, I finally unlocked Sakura! ^_^
Got my character back, now I just need to get good again. XD

