This Sony patent would add a credit card reader to your PlayStation controller

New controller features could be beneficial in Sony's digital-only age

By Yoni Yardeni Nov. 14, 2026 7:45 pm EST Svitlana Kolycheva/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Convenience is king in this day and age. Buying digital games already saves people a trip to the store. Now, a provisional patent that Sony filed in 2025, titled "Video game controller-driven information transfer," suggests it's removing another step in the process. Like the tap-friendly tech you find on smartphones and in grocery stores, Sony has introduced a potential PlayStation controller that lets you access your nearby phone to send payment details or account info to the console.