GamingTom's Hardwareabout 1 hour ago
Sony Patent Turns PS5 Controller Into Payment Terminal
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A Sony patent published September 17 describes a PlayStation controller that accepts credit card or smartphone taps for purchases. Filed in March 2025, it uses NFC and Bluetooth to buy games, gift cards, or in-game content. The artwork shows a PS5 and DualSense, not new hardware. Patents often never ship.
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