Gaming

We’ve been calling PlayStation’s X button wrong all this time

Published

September 15, 2019

Luigi Leonardo

Regardless of which gaming console you have, the X button unites us all. Every console available today — the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch — has some form of the same button. That said, what do you call it? Both the Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch use other letters — Y, A, and B — for their other buttons. Naturally, majority vote calls for pronouncing it as the “ex” button.

However, Sony doesn’t use the same letter scheme. Instead of letters, the PlayStation’s DualShock controller uses shapes: Triangle, Circle, Square… and X? Do we still call it the “ex” button? According to the official PlayStation Twitter accounts, absolutely not.

In a now-infamous series of tweets, Sony has laid down the verdict in an argument we’ve probably never even thought about. Apparently, PlayStation users should pronounce each button according to their respective shapes. According to that logic, the X button should be called the Cross button.

As you might expect, the revelation didn’t go well with the gaming community. Twitter users have outrageously and creatively expressed their dismay.

What do you call it?

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 7, 2019

In response to the outrage, the PlayStation account posted a three-option poll asking what gamers call the controversial button. The more traditional X button won by a landslide: 81 percent. Meanwhile, a joke answer — “+ rotated 45°” — got 11 percent of the votes. The “correct” answer — “Cross” — got only 8 percent.

That didn’t stop the memes. Twitter user @TheDrencom posted a more hilarious compromise. PlayStation even retweeted and allowed the weird alternative. Should we call it the “no pizza” button?

The actual names of the PS buttons pic.twitter.com/pCK0RK3cPB

— Drencrom (@TheDrencrom) September 5, 2019

The Cross button’s supporters also had a few things to say in their defense. Based on the actual geometry of the icon, it’s more accurate to say “Cross,” rather than X.

Because this debate grinds my gears, I'll finish it once and for all:

– Crosses have the same distance between each stick.
– Crosses form a square.

– Exes don't have the same distance between each stick.
– Exes form a rectangle.

Basic geometry. pic.twitter.com/gz8jCJd3Bn

— Reinhardt needs a Refine (@SIECrimson) September 5, 2019

Of course, Sony owns the PlayStation. They can call it whatever they want. Still, the console already has a massive following calling it by a more ubiquitous name. Are you going to call it the Cross button now?

Accessories

SteelSeries adds world’s lightest gaming mice to Aerox series

The Aerox 5, Aerox 5 Wireless, and Aerox 9 Wireless
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Published

May 25, 2022

GadgetMatch

SteelSeries continues to expanded its award-winning Aerox series, adding three new ultra-lightweight gaming mice to the collection.

The new Aerox 5, Aerox 5 Wireless, and Aerox 9 Wireless mice are now available, offering gamers even better precision, speed, and comfort.

Dubbed as the world’s lightest multi-genre and MMO/MOBA gaming mice, the latest peripherals come with customizable features.

These include programmable buttons for instant access to a gamer’s preferred shortcuts, as well as syncing RGB lighting for a more personalized gaming experience.

Pricing, availability

The three new Aerox mice are now available at SteelSeries’ official Lazada and Shopee stores, as well as Challenger, Courts, Endless passion, Tec Drome, Xtreme, and other major channels.

Refer to the table below for the prices and specs.

Model	Specs	Price
Aerox 5	66g 9 programmable buttons TrueMove Air sensor 100 percent Virgin Grade PTFE feet 3 RGB zones with Brilliant PrismSync Lighting Water-resistant AquaBarrier with IP54 safety rating	SG$ 149
Aerox 5 Wireless	74g Up to 180 hours of battery life 40 hours of use on a 15-minute charge TrueMove Air Sensor Quantum 2.0 Wireless and Bluetooth	SG$ 229
Aerox 9 Wireless	89g 12 programmable buttons Up to 180 hours of battery life 40 hours of use on a 15-minute charge Quantum 2.0 Wireless and Bluetooth Golden Micro IP54 Switches	SG$ 249

In addition, any purchase of SteelSeries entitles customers to a free one-month GeForce NOW cloud gaming subscription.

Gaming

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II release date, official artwork revealed

There’s also a hint for a giveaway contest

Published

May 25, 2022

GadgetMatch

The wait is finally over for gamers as new details for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II have finally surfaced.

First, the release date of the much-anticipated sequel of the 2019 reboot, Modern Warfare II is on October 28, 2022.

As if that’s not enough to get people excited, Activision also had a massive cargo ship sailing at Port of Long Beach in California for the game’s official artwork reveal, teasing enthusiasts even more.

The ship contained an image of the Operative Ghost, as well as more characters on cargo containers. The entire reveal may be watched here.

New characters, giveaway

Aside from the release date and official artwork, new characters are also expected to join Task Force 141, which includes key members like Captain John Price, Sergeant “Soap” MacTavish, Sergeant Kyle “Gaz” Garrick, Simon “Ghost” Riley, and Colonel Alejandro.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was announced earlier this year, with details for the storyline set to follow, that’s why fans are urged to stay tuned.

Developers have also hinted at a potential giveaway contest, mentioning that soon players will have “a chance to own a piece of this dock-spanning art and be a part of our history”.

Interesting, huh?

Gaming

Sony’s Days of Play sale for PlayStation peripherals, titles is on

Get up to 80 percent off on gaming titles

Published

May 25, 2022

GadgetMatch

Just in time for mid-year sales, Sony announced the start off its sixth annual global Days of Play sale.

Happening until June 8, 2022, the sale offers special promotions for customers on various PlayStation peripherals like the PlayStation VR and DualSense Wireless Controllers.

Furthermore, selected PS5 and PS4 Blu-ray Disc version titles will sell for up to 80 percent off on the PS Store.

Offers will be available at all PlayStation authorized dealers and Sony stores.

Sales offers

For all Days of Play offers throughout the 15-day sale, refer to the table below.

Product/Title	Special Price
PlayStation VR with PlayStation Camera	PhP 14,990
DualSense Wireless Controllers Colors: Original White Midnight Black Cosmic Red Starlight Blue Nova Pink Galactic Purple	PhP 3,490
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition (PS4)	PhP 990
The Last of Us Part II (PS4)	PhP 990
God of War PlayStation Hits (PS4)	PhP 550
Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition PlayStation Hits (PS4)	PhP 550
Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS4, PS5)	PhP 1,490
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5)	PhP 1,990
UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5)	PhP 1,490
The Nioh Collection	PhP 1,990