Japanese Symbols - Playstation Similarity?

This post implies that the Playstation controller markings came from usage of common Japanese marking symbols, equivalent to Western style check marks or "X"s for instance.

I don't find it conclusive evidence but I do think it's interesting. I wouldn't be surprised though if it was just coincidence and the markings were chosen simply to make them look different.

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