r/pcmasterrace • u/Nullhitter PCMR: CachyOS | 9800X3D | RX 9070 XT | 32GB of DDR5 RAM • 19d ago

News/Article Sony patents PlayStation controller that could accept tap-to-pay from phones and credit cards

https://www.techspot.com/news/113988-sony-patent-shows-playstation-controller-could-accept-tap.html
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u/JaggedMetalOs 19d ago

Gaming yesterday: press start to continue

Gaming tomorrow: tap credit card to continue

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u/Ausanann 19d ago

People wonder where arcades went, they’re now in your living room for real

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u/ybak9 18d ago

Always wanted one. NGL.

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u/Halos-USA 18d ago

I wanted one so I could play without needing to constantly pay. 

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u/aLmAnZio 18d ago

Gaming in the 80's: insert coin

We've come full circle

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u/cosmicvelvets 17d ago

I ALREADY INSERTED COIN.

Now try and 1cc something made after 2012

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u/Dziadzios 14d ago

We're back to the arcades.

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u/JaggedMetalOs 14d ago

Finally the arcade in our livingroom.

Wait not like that! 

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u/FactoryProgram 18d ago

"Rated 18+ please tap a credit card to continue. Requires online service to verify starting at $49.99 per month for 12 months*"

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u/Furry_Femboy_Account i7-14700K | 4070Ti 18d ago

Tomorrow? Have people forgotten this is exactly how Warframe started out? Cost premium currency to respawn after your 4th death lmfao.