We've all been calling the DualShock's X button the wrong name and PlayStation's had enough Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. We've all been calling the DualShock's X button the wrong name and PlayStation's had enough Press X to pay respects. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 8 Sep 2019 293 comments That symbol in the southernmost position of the four buttons on your DualShock controller. What do you call it? If you're of rational mind, you'll probably call it the "Ex" button, right? That's what I call it. That's what my pals call it. I mean, we've all seen detractors, those unsettling people who call it - wait for it - "Cross"! Ha! - but they're just being contrary. We all know the truth. We know we're right. Except we're not. After the latest "what do you call this button?" debate raged on social media, PlayStation UK decided to wade in. Only instead of clearing everything up, all it's done is blow our collective minds. According to PlayStation, "Ex" is wrong. I'm wrong. We're all wrong. It's - and I can barely type this, my fingers are shaking so badly - it is indeed called a... a "Cross". TriangleCircleCrossSquareIf Cross is called X (it's not), then what are you calling Circle?? https://t.co/dvQ19duemW- PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) September 5, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings "Triangle. Circle. Cross. Square," PlayStation UK insisted. "If Cross is called X (it's not), then what are you calling Circle?" Here's the science bit: 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- Milo (@SIECrimson) September 5, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings And then there's this... Actually it's called "fork" pic.twitter.com/CG2TQbyz9Q- gabe (@gleem643D) September 4, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings For what it's worth, to date 81 per cent of the 135,000 respondents to this PlayStation Twitter poll also believe it's "Ex" but it's too late, isn't it? It's over. We lost. Hit "Cross" to pay respects. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store