In some ways I like this option, but I also worry considerably about the added stress put on the jack during normal use. Ideally, no stress should be put on the headphone jack, because it makes it wear out that much sooner. Having it in the front helps prevent it being hit quite as much as on the side. If you're using the device for mostly non-gaming stuff, then I could see the side being maybe of equal or even less stress than the front position.