PS5

Sony is moving forward with a payment method that uses the PS5 controller's touch-sensitive capabilities for contactless transactions. The feature would let players make payments by tapping, using the DualSense controller directly. News of the advance is drawing attention in Brazil, France and Russia, with gamers debating how the system would work and what it means for consoles as payment devices.

A new exploit for Sony's PlayStation 5, dubbed 'Relapse', has been published on GitHub, drawing attention from the console hacking community. Details on which firmware versions are affected and whether it enables full custom firmware or just limited code execution remain unclear, but the release is being actively discussed by hobbyists tracking PS5 security research.

Sony in Japan is running a lottery to buy the PS5 Pro, but entry requires at least 60 hours of playtime on a PlayStation account. The move is meant to give the scarce console to genuine players rather than resellers, and is drawing attention to how far companies are going to fight scalping.

Fans of NASCAR 26 on PlayStation 5 are discovering that the game apparently cannot be purchased as a gift for another player. The racing title has no gifting option on PS5, frustrating players who wanted to buy copies for friends ahead of its release. Discussion is centered on why the option is missing and whether it will be added.

Sony has introduced a lottery system in Japan to manage sales of the PlayStation 5 Pro, as demand continues to outstrip limited supply. Customers will now enter draws for the chance to buy the console rather than purchasing it directly. The move highlights ongoing production constraints and strong demand for the upgraded console in one of its home markets.