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Sony Patent Could Let Players Tap a Credit Card on Their PlayStation Controller to Buy Games

Sony’s patent would let players tap a phone or credit card to a controller for payments and account transfers.

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Sony has filed a patent application for a PlayStation controller that could read payment details from a nearby credit card or phone.

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Sony has patented a new technology that will enable fast and secure payments through PlayStation game controllers. Here's the feature that will change the gaming world.

Sony and Microsoft have filed a whole series of new patents in recent days, one of which could enable payments directly via your PlayStation controller in the future. Read more

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Lowyat.NET broke the news on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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