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Sony patents PlayStation controller that takes credit card payments
Original: Sony patents PlayStation controller that accepts credit card payments
Sony has filed a patent for a PlayStation controller that would accept credit card payments, allowing players to make purchases directly through the gamepad. The filing was reported by Video Games Chronicle. The technology could enable in-game shopping or microtransactions without leaving a game, though a patent filing does not guarantee the feature will reach consumer hardware.
Why now: Patents hinting at payment features in gaming hardware raise concerns and curiosity about Sony's monetisation plans for PlayStation.
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