Sony patent could turn PlayStation controllers into tap-to-pay credit card terminals — NFC and Bluetooth also support phones and gift cards for instant purchases
Video Games Console Gaming Sony patent could turn PlayStation controllers into tap-to-pay credit card terminals — NFC and Bluetooth also support phones and gift cards for instant purchases News By Oliver Haslam Published 24 September 2026 A new patent might have spilled the beans on PlayStation's future payment plans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The patent, titled “Video Game Controller-Driven Information Transfer,” details a system that would allow a PlayStation controller to accept payments whenever a gamer taps it with their credit card or smartphone.
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- ▪The patent, titled “Video Game Controller-Driven Information Transfer,” details a system that would allow a PlayStation controller to accept payments whenever a gamer taps it with their credit card or smartphone.
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Video Games Console Gaming Sony patent could turn PlayStation controllers into tap-to-pay credit card terminals — NFC and Bluetooth also support phones and gift cards for instant purchases News By Oliver Haslam Published 24 September 2026 A new patent might have spilled the beans on PlayStation's future payment plans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Paying for your new games or in-game content like new levels and skins might be about to get even easier if a newly published PlayStation patent is…
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