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Sony PlayStation controller patent adds credit card reader for contactless payments

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Sony has patented a new PlayStation controller design that incorporates a credit card reader, enabling contactless payments and account information transfers directly from a user's phone or other NFC-enabled device to the console. This feature aims to streamline the purchasing process for digital games and content, especially as Sony transitions to a fully digital format by 2028. The patent suggests the controller could utilize near-field communication (NFC) or Bluetooth to detect nearby devices and facilitate transactions or account logins. AI

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Sony PlayStation controller patent adds credit card reader for contactless payments

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Yoni Yardeni) ·

    This Sony patent would add a credit card reader to your PlayStation controller

    As Sony and PlayStation head into a digital-only era, new tech on its upcoming controllers could help make online purchases even more convenient for gaming.

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