{
  "id": 9365469,
  "title": "Sony Patent Would Let You Tap Your Card or Phone on Your PlayStation Controller to Make a Payment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/sony-patent-would-let-you-tap-your-card-or-phone-on-your-playstation",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:54:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-patent-would-let-you-tap-your-card-or-phone-on-your-playstation-controller-to-make-a-payment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony has patented a controller-driven information transfer system that could enable NFC payments and account imports on the PlayStation 6. The patent describes a controller with NFC capabilities allowing users to tap their phone or credit card to their console to share information. While the primary use case is payment, it also simplifies transferring PlayStation accounts to new devices. This functionality is already common on smartphones, which let users tap cards to add them to a digital wallet or pair Bluetooth headphones via NFC. However, Sony would need to address security concerns, such as preventing unauthorized account imports via a stolen phone. Current methods like using a cloud service or a confirmation pin number could be adapted for controllers. Sony notes that traditional setup methods like on-screen keyboards or QR codes can strain console performance. The patent suggests NFC might provide a more reliable and efficient setup process. Despite some skepticism about NFC's impact on system stability, this patent appears promising for future consoles. Both Sony and Microsoft have filed some ambitious patents recently, hinting at upcoming next-generation gaming hardware. However, these devices are likely to be pricey, especially if announced during a RAM shortage.",
  "summary": "Sony filed a patent called \"video game controller-driven information transfer,\" and describes a controller with NFC capabilities, which would let you tap your phone or your credit card to your controller to send information to your console.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}