Sony PlayStation Rewards: Earn Exclusive Status and Recognition

[PS3 News]

Update: Several users have confirmed that Sony's PlayStation Rewards invites are indeed going out and the program is now live!

Sony PlayStation Network Sr. Director Susan Panico has introduced PlayStation Rewards today, where PlayStation fans can earn exclusive status and recognition.

To quote: Today, we're excited to share news of the launch of PlayStation Rewards, a new program that recognizes and rewards our users for simply doing what they love - playing games and interacting with the entertainment content that PlayStation has to offer.

We really wanted to create something that says, "thank you" for being a loyal PlayStation fan.

In its initial launch tomorrow (Oct. 28th), PlayStation Rewards will be an invitation-only beta to all eligible PlayStation Plus and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204822876 members. We're kicking things off as a beta so that we can get feedback from our most loyal fans in order to make it the best possible rewards program it can be.

It's also worth noting that during the beta phase, the program will be focused on PlayStation 3 owners, but we hope to include PSP users as well not too far down the road. Oh, and one more thing: PlayStation Rewards will be free - there is no fee to join!

Now, to give you a bit more details on the new loyalty program... PlayStation Rewards is designed to give you the opportunity to gain exclusive status, recognition, and rewards as a thank you for your continued interest in PlayStation.

And, the best part is that you don't have to do anything different. Keep playing new games, buying content purchased from PlayStation Network in the PlayStation Store and PlayStation Home, download movies and TV shows, or just communicate with us by taking one of our surveys, for example, and you'll now be recognized for it.

The more you play and participate, the more progress you'll make through our three reward tiers - "Select," "Pro," and "Legendary." As your status increases, so do the rewards. And if you want to check out your current status level, simply go to your private profile page and look at the reward progress meter.

So what do you get? Right now, rewards include things like...

- Exclusive PSN avatars that display member status in the program
- Exclusive dynamic themes and PlayStation Home content
- Opportunities throughout the program year to participate in members-only sweepstakes and giveaways for experiences and merchandise you won't find elsewhere (The first of which is an all expenses paid trip to the http://www.cesweb.org/ in Las Vegas, as PlayStation's guest)

That's just the start and our plan is to continually grow and improve the reward offering as the program itself evolves. Your feedback in this beta period will help make the program even better!!

If you're a GAP member or PlayStation Plus subscriber in the U.S., who is opted-in to marketing as of October 24th, be sure to look for your invitation and sign-up for PlayStation Rewards.

To learn more about our new loyalty program, check back tomorrow when the site will be live and the beta forum will be available for all eligible participants.

We look forward to showing you our appreciation along the way!



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[Lumute]

Wow!! an exclusive avatar just for me?!? what will I do with such a wonderful prize? not... lame.

[oVERSoLDiER]

As long it is free and not only for PS+ member it's kind of cool .

[B4rtj4h]

Hmm... kind a cool?? trying to get the people of the Jailbreak options...

[TheShroomster]

does anyone know how the invites are being sent out? email or on the ps3. i've been a GAP member since 2007 and havent seen a thing as of yet.

[frg7700]

Hmm... kind a cool?? trying to get the people of the Jailbreak options...

For the bulk of rank and file PS3 owners or at least that percentage of them that took an interest in jailbreak the clock is ticking anyway...

From the Sony standpoint it's the most sensible move they've made so far to "combat" the use of jailbreak devices.

[Prince Valiant]

I was thinking this was going to be something like Capcom EDGE. Who knows, they may go that route anyway. A reward system with points for prizes is a clever way to boost sales.

[KaveFandango]

Hmm... kind a cool?? trying to get the people of the Jailbreak options...

Yes mate... is the truth. The big wave of breaked games is over the Sony's head! (sorry for my english please!)

[A2theC]

Proud "Select, GAP member" here. Newbs need not hope for any Select Pro and Legendary status anytime soon. If you have been a GAP member long enough, contributed long enough, and are of actual value to the Sony community, then you will be getting an invite.

These titles are only for namesake and to acknowledge the work contributed to the community over the years over every platform of PlayStation.

[mikeybabe]

Hi people,
I used this site many moons ago, when i used hd advanced in my PS2. This site helped me alot then, and i`m hoping they can do the same again.
I`m at the moment waiting for a PS3 Breaker 1.2 to arrive at my home. I am the first in my area to know about these usb plugin`s, and have been spreading the word Hard and Fast, with great interest. Will it be anywhere as simple as hd advanced? Will it be simple to show others how it works?