PS5 represents a new way of buying games

Sony officially added native support Apple Pay Pro PlayStation 5Giving users a new and easy way of buying games and digital content directly on the console. For the first time, Apple Pay will join other online payment systems in the integrated console of the console system, although previously limited availability on PS5 via PlayStation and web browser.

Apple Pay is one of the most widely used online payment platforms in the world and offers a digital wallet that makes purchases on smartphones, tablets and smart hours. Until now, PS5 users who want to use Apple Pay have had to rely on external platforms such as the PlayStation mobile app, or access to the PlayStation store via a browser. With this update, integration is built into the native PS5 user interface.

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As the first time reports 9to5Mac, players can now choose Apple Pay during the box office on the PS5, which triggers a QR code that appears on the screen. Code scan using an iPhone or iPad brings the known Apple Pay interface and make the user choose the card and confirm the purchase using the face ID or touch ID. This system was made possible through iOS 18 and iPados 18 updates last year. The update has expanded the Apple Pay function to include an authorization based on QR for third -party QR platforms such as PS5.

Apple Pay on PS5 makes it easier

While the cash register process includes the next step compared to the use of the saved credit card, Apple Pay is a great choice for those who regularly use the Apple payment platform. For those who have an Apple card, this update can even bring actual savings because Apple credit card offers 2% daily cash when purchasing. The prices of PlayStation and Xbox at the historically highest level each penny is expected to buy games and DLC.

The new feature is currently available only on PS5. However, the PS4 support is also probably in the work, although the start details are still under the wrap. Use is limited to regions where Apple Pay is officially supported by a total of 53 countries. Players can consult the Sony support page to verify the availability in their country. In addition to Apple Pay, PS5 users can use the Venmo, Cash and PayPal platform, a platform that is available from PS3 on PS3.

The PlayStation and Payment Ecosystem updates show that Sony is trying to modernize its platform and facilitate digital purchases. Digital sales have all the killed physical media, which is clear from the sales numbers only the digital Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Adding Apple Pay On PS5 also proves that the latest trend of mobile and contactless payment systems has actually arrived in games.