That has to be the oddest button layout I have ever seen.
Well, I'll take it as a compliment

although I have seen at least one a little stranger...ah here it is:

Seriously, this last one was requested that way. If you look at the pics of the planning stage, it is set up in a 2X3 layout. With the current layout, the fire button isn't hard to find (a common complaint in '6 black button' setups), missile command is easier to play, even defender has an easy access smart bomb button. Personal preference for me is 4 buttons in a diamond with the 5th under the thumb. (And sure, maybe the 6th for the anime fighters)
