Today we’re announcing the expansion of our closed beta test for PlayStation Home to begin at the end of the month.
Later today, the PLAYSTATION Store will be updated with a PlayStation Home theme. By downloading the theme, users are submitting an application to join the PlayStation Home Beta test community. We will be using a variety of criteria including activity on the PLAYSTATION Network to determine eligibility for the Beta community. Existing beta testers have automatically qualified to be part of the expanded beta.
We’re really excited about this milestone and want our most loyal fans to be a part of the evolution of PlayStation Home.
In Europe, SCEE is also beginning their expanded closed beta, directly targeting consumers who have been most active on PLAYSTATION Network and PLAYSTATION Store. SCEE will be in email contact with their PSN audience very shortly.
Let us know what you think.
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fatty65 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I WANT THIS
Jack Buser replied on August 7, 2008 at 11:29 am
Glad to hear it! ^_^
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fatty65 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Sorry to Double post but,
How Many people will you be adding?
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tearsofash | August 7th, 2008 at 11:21 am
I hope I make it in! Knowing my luck, I probably won’t. >_>
Jack Buser replied on August 7, 2008 at 11:30 am
You never know…Glass half full, right?
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Clippins | August 7th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Wow something on HOME today. Sweet deal!
Jack Buser replied on August 7, 2008 at 11:31 am
Stay tuned as there’s more to come.
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firehahahahahaha | August 7th, 2008 at 11:23 am
I leave my PS3 online all day long, but I don’t ever really play games online too often. Wonder how that’ll work out…
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bpowter | August 7th, 2008 at 11:23 am
koo im online alot and ive had my ps3 sence day 1
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BHard | August 7th, 2008 at 11:23 am
This is great. . PSN is coming along little by little. . . I’m proud to be a PS3 owner.
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DankandSticky | August 7th, 2008 at 11:24 am
I will be downloading this theme instantly…. been waiting so long for any word .. Thank you so much for the heads up!
Jack Buser replied on August 7, 2008 at 11:31 am
You are very welcome!
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babybluedb | August 7th, 2008 at 11:25 am
awsome count me in and i am online alot is there a certain amout of hours because i just got my PS3 MGS4 bundle june 12
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WiFi Pirate | August 7th, 2008 at 11:25 am
With this and the new beta update in other parts of the world… they have to be getting ready to do something… Right?!?!?
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Kazzin | August 7th, 2008 at 11:25 am
awesome. its been such a long wait and it seems its almost over. how many people are being selected?
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Stinkin Mushroom | August 7th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Thank you for letting us know how it works in Europe.. Much appreciated :)
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narde15 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:26 am
oh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
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EViD | August 7th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Good news. I am applying for sure.
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BlazeofAce | August 7th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Wow.
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NickC | August 7th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Total wow moment
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Charliesdad | August 7th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Good news! I’m hoping the entry criteria will be fairly liberal. I think allowing a larger number of people to explore and use the space will be beneficial not only for Sony to see what people do once inside, but will give the users a better idea of what Home is and what it can do with a large group to interact with instead of a large empty room (Second Life says, “Hello!”).
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eric1018 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:29 am
FINALLY!!! THANK YOU!! lol
Jack Buser replied on August 7, 2008 at 11:37 am
You are welcome! :)
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bronxchulo | August 7th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I’ve actually been upset that I wasn’t put into this beta a long time ago. Seems like no matter how many beta’s you did in the past for SONY on PS2, they just over look that and pick (from what i’ve seen) a bunch of random new people that just came into the PS life.
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Marceles | August 7th, 2008 at 11:30 am
AGHAGHAHGH must…get…in…..
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Prezhulio | August 7th, 2008 at 11:30 am
FINALLLY!!!! So awesome.
question: how many beta participants are you expanding it to?
will other things effect your chances of getting into the beta?
will it be done on a first download first entry basis? Thanks!
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Gr00v3r06 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Please let me in I do want. I tried to get in last year. You can count me in on trying again to get in this year.
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Fersis | August 7th, 2008 at 11:30 am
im happy as a kitten
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Wisdom Wanderer | August 7th, 2008 at 11:31 am
I can’t wait! I hope I can join in and help make Home a success!
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KillerAJD | August 7th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Man, I better get into this! Lol, hopefully at least. Glad to see Home is ramping up now, can’t wait to see the final product.
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Winterblink | August 7th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Definitely interested in this.
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Chrisrahosiris | August 7th, 2008 at 11:32 am
This is definitely great news. I hope to get in.
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Stinkin Mushroom | August 7th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Please reply to this: I’m European but i mostly go to the US store because the content is there much quicker, so most of the stuff, i downloaded on the US store.. Does that mean i’m screwed for the Home beta?
:( Please add me lol: Stinkinmushroom .. 100% trophies @ SSHD and counting @ Eden
:D
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StalkingSilence | August 7th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Awesome!
Any news on a 1942: Joint Strike demo or a supposed Tiger Woods 09 demo to join this awesome new home theme?
We’re keeping a log at PSLS: http://playstationlifestyle.net/2008/08/07/rumored-new-playstation%c2%ae-store-us-content-for-80708/
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Ghostm | August 7th, 2008 at 11:33 am
That sounds very cool. I hope I make it in. When will the actual thing be released anyways? Are we looking at 2009? What’s the word with Playstation Life?
Can someone please tell me what’s going with the PSN friend-list? Mine is all screwed up ever since I did the 2.41 update. Messages from one friend is going to multiple other friends inbox. Sometimes it says I have a message and I really don’t. It’s extremely screwy at this point. Will this bug be fixed anytime soon? It’s driving me insane. I know I’m not the only one with this issue.
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Federation | August 7th, 2008 at 11:33 am
You have to love this, and it’s my B-Day today. I’m at work but I get home I’ll download it.
Jack Buser replied on August 7, 2008 at 11:41 am
Happy Birthday!!!
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Stoffinator | August 7th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Glad I am already in the beta. Good luck to the new comers.
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SPARDA | August 7th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Going to download this as soon as it hits the store. I hope I get in
Thanks for the update
SPARDA
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Captain Fury | August 7th, 2008 at 11:34 am
soon…I’ll be looking through people’s windows
<_<
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badman1 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:35 am
is this for the uk store as well?
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CitizenInsane27 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Haha! YES! I will hopefull be eligible, I play on PSN for at least 4-6 hours every day, plus I was one of the top commentators here on the blog. But who knows, I’m not getting my hopes up, but fingers crossed guys!
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xino | August 7th, 2008 at 11:35 am
hmm…nice. if I get in, I’m definately going to run and get a pick 5 ticket!
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Atoms | August 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am
The day has finally come!
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FrozoneUSMC | August 7th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I’ve been wanting to have a opportunity at participating in the Playstation Home Beta since word broke. I know I have been active on PSN and the Playstation Store. Hoping to get an invite :)
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Mr_Bob | August 7th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I hope the PSN activity doesnt mean buying lots of items from the store. Because I havent been able to do much buying thanks to not having a CC and Sony not taking out the PSN cards yet.
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chaosatom333 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:37 am
WHAT”S the space count? How many can get in?
14 million :)
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EvoAnubis | August 7th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I’m in! I’ve waiting for this. I’m VERY active on PSN, I’m a strong community member………I can do this.
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geekdadcanada | August 7th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Ok, that’s good for the US and Europe. Is Canada included anywhere?
Jack Buser replied on August 7, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Canada is included.
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EktorOni | August 7th, 2008 at 11:38 am
I SO want to be a part of this!! I’ve been following PlayStation Home since the beginning…hopefully I get in!!
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chaosatom333 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:38 am
haha,
i gotta a message that i was posting the message too quickly.
LOL. It’s keeps those spamming the post away, but it’s kinda annyoing.
:(
Why can’t u ban those kinds of people.
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mikeohara | August 7th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Is the website gonna be updated to where we can register for the beta testing of Home?
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drdre74 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:39 am
most active on PLAYSTATION Network and PLAYSTATION Store. Hmm does that mean people that buy everything on the store are the ones going to get in? I’ve hardly bought anything on the store but demos and the add ons for Metal Gear which wasn’t on the store at all. lol! and the the COD4 and on. I’ll try my luck and see if i get lucky. Hook a black man up!
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SupremeStephan | August 7th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Nice! I’m European, so I’m hoping to get an e-mail soon.
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Traveler1990 | August 7th, 2008 at 11:40 am
It’s about time i think this way is better than how you guys originally did it, just sending out invites to people randomly some who didn’t even have ps3’s
please let me get in:)
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doodoo | August 7th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Hiya Jack! Stop by the Beta forum and say hi!!
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