A shocking revelation has emerged from the depths of the PS5's hidden icons, hinting at a potential game-changer for gamers everywhere.
The discovery of a mysterious cross-buy icon has left the gaming community abuzz with speculation. This icon, found on the PS5 console itself, was first brought to light by Amethxst on X (or Twitter), who believes it was added as recently as March 2025.
While some of the other icons discovered by Amethxst are already in use, such as the Power Saver mode icon, the 'Cross-Buy' and 'PS5/PC' logos are entirely new and seem to align with Sony's design language, indicating their authenticity.
But here's where it gets intriguing: no one knows exactly how Sony plans to utilize these symbols. Our best guess? A move towards offering cross-buy between PS5 and PC purchases, similar to Xbox's 'Play Anywhere' strategy.
And this is the part most people miss: it could also signal Sony's plans to launch its own PC-based version of the PS Store, although convincing users to switch from Steam might be an uphill battle.
Other theories suggest the 'Cross-Buy' icon could be related to Sony's rumored handheld device, but we've always assumed that would simply be a portable version capable of playing supported games, so the 'Cross-Buy' label seems unnecessary in that context.
It's equally possible that Sony might use the icon to indicate cross-buy between PS5 and PS4 games, making it clear that purchasing one version grants access to both. While this outcome might be less exciting, it's worth noting that the icon isn't currently available on the PS4.
Either way, this discovery is fascinating because the symbol appears to be an integral part of the PS5's design, and it's hard to believe Sony would include it without a plan to utilize it.
So, what's Sony's grand plan here? Share your thoughts and theories in the comments below.
[source: X (https://x.com/yAmethxst/status/1985788815030861860), via X (https://x.com/yAmethxst/status/1985841552288104906)]
Author: Sammy, Editor of Push Square, with over 15 years of experience analyzing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 to PS5 and beyond. An expert on PS Studios, industry matters, sports games, simulators, and a bit of an RPG enthusiast when time permits.
