Sony files patent for NFC payment technology in PlayStation controllers

Sony has filed a patent for a PlayStation controller that can make contactless payments. The patent describes a system where users tap a credit card or smartphone against the controller to pay for things. This means players could buy games or in-game items without leaving their controller. The technology is called Near Field Communication, or NFC. It is already used in most smartphones for tap-to-pay. Sony's patent also says the controller could transfer PlayStation account information to a new console. The company behind the patent is Sony Interactive Entertainment. NFC makes it faster to share data between devices because no cables or passwords are needed. Sony has not confirmed that this feature will appear in a future product.