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Sony patents PlayStation controller with card payment ability
Original: A PlayStation controller that accepts credit cards? 💳🎮 Sony has patented the idea, allowing players to potentially make
Sony has patented a PlayStation controller design that would accept credit cards, potentially letting players make purchases directly through the controller during gameplay. The idea covers in-game or store transactions without needing a separate payment step. It is only a patent at this stage, and companies frequently file patents that never become products, but the concept is drawing attention and debate among gamers.
Why now: The idea of payment hardware built into a game controller is striking and raises questions about frictionless in-game spending.
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