Andrew Hayward, writing for Macworld:

Even with Apple’s MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod) program, game controllers haven’t really caught on with iPhone and iPad gamers because they’re rarely necessary: Touch controls usually do the trick, and lugging around a gamepad for a portable device is annoying. But on the Apple TV, with the simple and streamlined Siri Remote coming off as a less surefire option, having a gamepad feels more and more like a necessity.

Yup.

There’s a lot more to Andrew’s article. Lots of game mentions, insights into the Apple TV gaming experience. If you are into gaming on the Apple TV, spend a few minutes reading through it. It rings true for me.