My main problem using the D-Pad for games (and anything else for that matter) is the fact that on the N810 the D-pad is found on the slide-out keyboard and using "Up" is very difficult because there's not enough space between the bottom of the top part that slides up and the D-pad itself. My fingers aren't even big (I'm a woman) and I still have a hard time - don't know how you guys manage.