Sony filed a patent detailing a PlayStation controller concept with an integrated payment reader designed to handle transactions via NFC, RFID, or hybrid card tech.
The filing outlines direct data transfer to the console to reduce performance friction, though commercialization remains unconfirmed.
In the patent application, the company claims that using multiple devices for payments often causes performance issues on the console. The technology could be based on near-field wireless communication technologies or a hybrid card reader.
The patent was spotted by Engadget. It was filed in March 2025 and published in September 2026.
Sony has never officially discussed adding card sensors or wireless communication technology to its controllers, and it remains unclear if or when the company will eventually release this technology.
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