11-29-2013, 01:18 PM
The symbols in the playstation controller, O, X, triangle and square are drawn with one, two, three and four strokes respectively. Aside from the graphic order, the buttons were designed to attend 'default' actions, referenced by the shape:
the Circle is the main action button, used to select. In Japan, the circle shape is used to check the choosen/correct option.
the X is the secondary button, usually assigned to go back (In Japan, wrong or unaccepted options are marked with an X). For occidental countries, X is used to check the correct option so many localised games have the accept/back buttons reversed.
the triangle is placed on top of the controller, meaning 'point of view'. It was intended to be used as a camera option.
the square was intended to bring out a menu window, hence its shape.
the Circle is the main action button, used to select. In Japan, the circle shape is used to check the choosen/correct option.
the X is the secondary button, usually assigned to go back (In Japan, wrong or unaccepted options are marked with an X). For occidental countries, X is used to check the correct option so many localised games have the accept/back buttons reversed.
the triangle is placed on top of the controller, meaning 'point of view'. It was intended to be used as a camera option.
the square was intended to bring out a menu window, hence its shape.
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