PS5’s PlayStation Store Updated With Highly Anticipated Feature

Okay, so this PS Store update on the PS5 — it’s kind of a big deal, right? Suddenly, paying for stuff in the store isn’t as boring as watching paint dry. Sony, in all their mysterious wisdom, ditched the PlayStation Visa card points (which was a bummer, I guess?) but then turned around and added Apple Pay and Cash App to the mix on your console. Seriously, it’s like they hit the refresh button after staring at the old options too long.

Anyway, here’s the scoop — folks over at 9TO5Mac were the Sherlock Holmes who first spotted Apple Pay popping up, probably while sipping coffee or whatever they do. And whoosh, now you can use Cash App too. Remember when you could only do this fancy payment dance on the PS App? Yeah, those days are gone. Venmo, debit cards, credit cards — they’re all still there, like old friends at a new party.

Oh, and plot twist: Apple Pay throws a 2% cashback bone to Apple Card holders. Neat, right? Except — and here’s the catch nobody likes — it’s not the quick magic wand flick you’d hope for. You gotta do this whole scan-a-code routine with your iPhone or iPad, scribble through options, and then, BAM, Face ID or Touch ID decides if you’re you. I mean, easy for some, but a bit of a circus if you ask me.

For those dreaming of a one-click serenade, it’s a bit of a letdown. But hey, pennies saved are pennies earned, especially with game prices shooting for the stars.

And oh, PS4 users? Nope, not your lucky day. You’ll just have to wave from the sidelines for now. It’s a PS5 exclusive, at least until Sony decides to spread the love.