@ liquid-core & STICKY_BUD: thanks for helping me out! You guys nailed it.

@ Radikal: if you're really in San Francisco, we can meet up and I'll give you a hands-on demo of the extra buttons. As for the rapid-fire, I have decided not to go that route. Flame me if you will, but to me re-positioning the buttons is just on this side of what I consider cheating, while rapid-fire mods are just over the line. No offense or judgement imposed on those that desire, implement, or use rapid-fire mods, of course... just my own personal stand.
That being said, if you're really looking for someone to add a rapid-fire mod to your controller, Rad, I saw someone here on X-S just a few days ago advertising exactly that.
Thanks!
i actually live like a 30min drive from s.f.. I live in San Carlos, CA 94070. but my mom loves s.f. (shopping
where in s.f. do you live and how old are you? PM me w/ address and age please so i can arrange a visit if im around the area. if you dont feel comfortable giving this info out i can respect that also.