It’s been over a week since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, inflicting serious loss of life and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The Japanese people, together with support and compassion from the global community, are beginning what will be a long recovery process.
Sony Computer Entertainment’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, and so we’ve heard firsthand of the disaster’s impact from our colleagues and friends. As we here in America watch the tragic events that continue to unfold, you might be left thinking, “Is there any way I can help?”
Sony Group is aiding the recovery through financial contributions and donations of radios, batteries and other equipment that can be used in the relief efforts. Today we’re making it possible for you to contribute directly to the earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts through a medium you’re already quite familiar with – the PlayStation Network.
You can make donations in the amount of $2, $5, $10, $25 and $50 from your wallet in the PlayStation Store. With your donation, you’ll get a free theme for your PlayStation 3. In order to make a donation, go to the “Aid Japan” area under the New Releases category on the PlayStation Store.
It’s important to note that your contributions will go directly to the American Red Cross – Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund. Every penny donated will go to the fund, which supports emergency relief and recovery efforts, including deploying personnel, sending relief supplies and providing financial resources.
Many gamers in particular feel a special bond with Japan, even if they’ve never traveled there personally. Its ingenuity and innovation have shaped our industry, and its culture and style have brought a sense of community across the world.
Please join us now in helping the Japanese people during this great time of need. Together we can have a significant impact on the relief process.
For more information on Sony’s support of the relief efforts, visit http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/csr/groupcsr.html.
Just donated my $50. More on the way soon.
Thanks Sony been looking to donate this was an easy way to do it!
Great! I’ll be donating for sure
My credit card still won’t re-accept on PSN for some reason but I’m not here to complain about that this time, I’m going to buy some PSN cards online and donate ASAP.
I am fully willing to donate this way, but your trying to charge me tax on a charity donation.
if it’s cause im getting a theme? If so can you make a way for me to donate without getting the theme and not be taxed? Cause honestly i shouldn’t be getting a tax on a donation.
Well if you can’t fix it it’s fine, and I will donate some other way that doesn’t tax me.
Taxing a real game is fine with me, but not a charitable donation.
Haven’t been able to play much of anything lately cause of this horrable disaster. My worry for the people of Japan is too high.
Tax will be refunded to your wallet.