How do you MM/MM+ owners handle not having a thumbstick?

Ive had an A30 for about 6 months now and I can't imagine not having a thumbstick on a retro handheld going forward. I would love to get something like the MM+, RG35XX SP or trimui brick but not having a thumbstick has now become a deal breaker. I love arcade games and I am telling you I've played many retro titles that feel way better with a thumbstick. I've been seeing this ugly MM/MM+ Dpad ball mod doing the rounds... yikes. I'm gonna get the flip as soon as it starts being readily available. Would be great to see a MM+ get the thumbstick treatment.