It's not just about the control scheme, it's about the environment and competition. It's about playing an arcade game in an arcade. It's sort of a social thing, but ultimately a distinct type of enjoyment that is certainly not attainable by playing games at home, by yourself or exclusively with friends.

It isn't that I'm opposed to home versions, but I don't really have any interest in them aside from practice. If you haven't played your favorite fighting games competitively at the arcade, you're really missing out on something special.

Arcades get no love these days.