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Sony patents PlayStation controller that accepts credit card payments
Sony has filed a patent for a PlayStation controller that can accept contactless payments from credit cards and phones.
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Sony filed a patent for a PlayStation controller that can read contactless payment information from nearby credit cards or phones. The patent, titled “Video Game Controller‑Driven Information Transfer,” was submitted in March 2025 and was published earlier this month. The filing describes a controller capable of accepting payment details via contactless technology.
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