# #PlayStation in the news

October 1, 2026 at 01:21 PM

> Sony Unveils QSSR AI Upscaler for PlayStation 5 · Sony Sets Playtime Rule for PS5 Pro Sales in Japan · Sony Patents Controller-Based Payment System

[Sony Unveils QSSR AI Upscaler for PlayStation 5](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/sony-unveils-qssr-ai-upscaler-for-playstation-5-d57bc98a>)
*October 1, 2026 at 01:21 PM* - Sony and AMD launch Quick Spectral Super Resolution to boost frame rates in Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei on the PS5 Pro.

[Sony Sets Playtime Rule for PS5 Pro Sales in Japan](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/sony-sets-playtime-rule-for-ps5-pro-sales-in-japan-038fbf05>)
*September 29, 2026 at 06:08 PM* - Sony Store Japan introduces a 60-hour playtime requirement for PlayStation 5 Pro lottery applications to prioritize active community members.

[Sony Patents Controller-Based Payment System](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/sony-patents-controller-based-payment-system-f507776a>)
*September 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM* - Sony's new patent allows players to make purchases and join games by tapping credit cards or smartphones directly onto their controllers.

[Sony Launches $350 PlayStation Gaming Monitor](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/sony-launches-350-playstation-gaming-monitor-eadb1c43>)
*August 28, 2026 at 12:56 PM* - Sony's new 27-inch 1440p monitor features a 240Hz refresh rate and a built-in DualSense charging hook for US and Japan markets.