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Very much not true. Arcade sticks are still popular in precision platformer and fighting game circles, because the underlying mechanics and tactile feedback are conducive to precise inputs. Analog sticks are the antithesis of that.
Some people in those communities do choose to use sticks, but most prefer either dpad, arcade stick, or leverless these days.