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PlayStation could be evolving its haptic technology for the upcoming PS6 controllers, a new patent by Sony suggests.

Sony sold over 400 XR patents to Meta, which is bad news for the future of VR gaming on PlayStation. It will become a problem for Apple Vision Pro gamers.

When Sony introduced the PlayStation 5 in 2020, it came with the DualSense controller, which is arguably the company’s best controller. It is absolutely loaded with functions, and there are many things that the impressive PlayStation controller can do that many gamers aren’t aware of. Of course, there’s plenty that most gamers understand about their…

A newly published Microsoft patent application describes a system that would pause a game to show ads and then reward players with extra play time. The filing lays out how those interruptions could be timed so they do not cost a player an online match.

September 25, 2026Competitive Strategies, E-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, Near-Field Communication (NFC), Transaction Processing

Console makers like Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo often patent ideas for future features, though they don’t always make it to the consumer market. The latest console feature patent from Sony describes a system that would essentially turn your controller into a credit‑card reader.

Microsoft has filed a patent application that inserts advertisements into video games during boss fights, cutscenes, or quest completions. The core mechanic grants players “credits” that allow ad-free gameplay for a set duration after watching an ad.

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Microsoft has patented an “ad-credit” system to display adverts and announcements during PC and Xbox game sessions without disrupting gameplay.

A gamer plays with an Xbox controller at the Gamescom Asia X Thailand Game Show 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto