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Sony Patents Tap-to-Pay Technology for PlayStation Controllers
Sony has filed a patent describing tap-to-pay contactless payment functionality built into PlayStation controllers, allowing players to make purchases directly from their gamepad. The filing, reported by TechPowerUp, suggests controllers could one day handle store transactions without navigating menus on the console itself.
Why now: The patent fuels ongoing debate about frictionless microtransactions in gaming and how far platforms will go to streamline purchases.
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