I have not, but I have always loved the innovative controller / memory card techniques used in final boss fight versus Psycho Mantis. I definitely would have been scouring back issues of Gamepro to figure out how to beat a boss that knows your every move.
Heh, it happens. In those moments, I usually resort to what I like to call "Playing the QWERTY keyboard" where I will just strum my finger across the letters until I hit the right one.