Cymbeline: I was having difficulty with the fistfights too (on a pc), until I fell upon the same technique as Epona's above. Just put your fingers on WAD, look at the middle of the screen and let your periferal vision do the work. You won't really be able to watch the fight, you can't read the letters, but if something flashes on the left, hit A,. On the right, hit D. On top, hit W. On the bottom, move your finger down and hit S.

The letters always flash in the same place. It is fairly easy once you get the trick of it. I don't like it since I can't watch the fight graphics as once I start doing that, I miss the letters flashing. But at least I can get past that section.

Now I find fist fights a breeze. Arm wrestling on the other hand..........