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, casino online slots app downloads, 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.