It’s actually pretty significant. “o” for correct (yes) and “x” for incorrect (no) is used in all aspects of Japanese culture. The PS5 will now be the only exception to this rule, which will be counter-intuitive to the Japanese people.
During the development of the original PS, Sony probably realized Japanese cultural norms might not translate well in the western market and made the changes you’re now accustomed to. While it might be “just a button prompt” for us, it’s much more for them.
He drops cards not money. トランプ (trump card) is what they call them in Japanese.