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PS5 Becomes First Console to Support Apple Pay for Purchases

Sony quietly rolls out QR code-based Apple Pay checkout on PS5, offering 2% cash back for Apple Card users and signaling broader digital payment integration.

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Overview

  • PlayStation 5 users can now use Apple Pay to purchase games and content directly on the console via a QR code system.
  • Apple Card holders earn 2% cash back on purchases made through Apple Pay on the PS5, adding a financial incentive for users.
  • This update makes the PS5 the first current-generation console to natively support Apple Pay, with Xbox and Nintendo Switch still lacking the feature.
  • Apple Pay support on the PS5 follows its earlier adoption on the PlayStation mobile app, with a PS4 update expected soon.
  • Sony implemented this feature with minimal announcement, reflecting a quiet but strategic approach to enhancing payment options.