# select button

> PlayStation game controller select button

**Wikidata**: [Q101870995](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101870995)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/select-button-q101870995

## Summary
The **select button** is a push-button on PlayStation game controllers, primarily used to navigate menus and select options. It was later replaced by the **share button** in newer controller designs.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: PlayStation game controller button
- **Aliases**: select, кнопка выбора, кнопка выбор, кнопка выбрать
- **Icon**: [PlayStation Select Button SVG](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PlayStation_button_Select.svg)
- **Replaced by**: Share button in later PlayStation controller models
- **Wikidata description**: PlayStation game controller select button

## FAQs
### Q: What is the select button used for on a PlayStation controller?
A: The select button is primarily used to navigate menus and select options in PlayStation games and systems.

### Q: Was the select button replaced by another button?
A: Yes, the select button was replaced by the **share button** in newer PlayStation controller designs.

### Q: What languages are the aliases for the select button available in?
A: The select button is also known as **кнопка выбора** (Russian) and **кнопка выбор**/**кнопка выбрать** (Russian).

## Why It Matters
The select button was a fundamental component of PlayStation controllers, allowing players to interact with in-game menus and settings. Its role in navigation and selection made it essential for gaming experiences. Over time, it was replaced by the share button, reflecting advancements in controller design and functionality. Despite its replacement, the select button remains a notable feature in the evolution of PlayStation controllers.

## Notable For
- Being a core navigation button in early PlayStation controllers.
- Being replaced by the share button in later models, marking a shift in controller design.
- Having multilingual aliases, indicating its widespread use across regions.

## Body
### Functionality
The select button served as a primary input for menu navigation and option selection in PlayStation games. It was part of the controller's interface, allowing users to interact with system menus and in-game settings.

### Evolution
The select button was eventually replaced by the **share button** in newer PlayStation controller designs, reflecting changes in functionality and user needs.

### Aliases
The select button is also referred to as:
- **кнопка выбора** (Russian for "select button")
- **кнопка выбор** (Russian for "selection button")
- **кнопка выбрать** (Russian for "choose button")

### Iconography
The select button is visually represented by the [PlayStation Select Button SVG](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PlayStation_button_Select.svg).

### Wikidata Classification
The select button is classified as a **PlayStation game controller button** in Wikidata, with its official description as the **PlayStation game controller select button**.