The D-pad being blocked I agree with. Maybe I'm a little utilitarian but if I'm playing a game I just take the cover off and chuck it in my pocket.

I still think the great stylus debate is funny... It locks it inplce so you don't lose it. That plastic nub isn't going to last forever. This may be a ittle aggrevating but try it; push up on the bottom where the ports are with your left thumb, and with your right hand, slide the stylus out. Takes about 1/4 second... frustrating I know. (Yep - - sarcasm)

The plugs... with the cables plugged in: slide the cover don unti it clears the case. Flip 180 degrees. Taking advntage of the magical bendy powers of cables, one will find the coer slides right back on without difficulty.