Sony Files Patent for PlayStation Controllers Featuring Integrated Contactless Payments

By Andy Robinson · Video Games Chronicle · 2026-09-27

According to reporting by Video Games Chronicle, Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent for peripheral hardware capable of reading credit cards and mobile devices. This technology aims to facilitate instant transactions for full titles, in-game currency, and digital ex

According to reporting by Video Games Chronicle, Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent for peripheral hardware capable of reading credit cards and mobile devices. This technology aims to facilitate instant transactions for full titles, in-game currency, and digital ex