FINAL UPDATE: Everyone who’s going to receive a beta key from us should have already received it. I’ve noticed a lot of, um, pointing out that “I sent mine in before [that guy] and I didn’t get one and he did.” The way we did it is – we gave keys out in the order they showed up in our inbox. With the amount of emails we received, it’s entirely likely that they didn’t arrive in the order that they were sent. Of course, we’d have no way of knowing that… so goes the interwebz.
UPDATE #2: The beta keys are sending out now, so check your inboxes (and spam filters). All should be reach their destinations within about 2 hours (it’s 4.23pm Pacific right now). Good luck!
UPDATE: You can stop sending emails now, we’ve gotten more than enough. We’re processing them now and we’ll update right here again once we’ve begun sending out beta keys. Thanks for the awesome response!!!
Our first dive into the world of LittleBigPlanet taught us all about the SackBoy, now it’s time for another visit! The second episode in this series takes us deeper into the wonders of LBP. This time we answer the question- “How do SackBoys Play?” You’ll soon find out, alone or in a pack, these little guys know how to have a good time.
Oh, and a few days ago, we stirred up a bit of a frenzy by handing out the remaining 50 beta keys we had left over from our Orlando Meet-up. Some of you thought that, as the official PlayStation blog, we should have a bit more than 50 to give away. Well, we here at the PSB don’t like having our Bloghood called into question. So, as of the time of this writing, I’m sitting on a monstrous stack of burlap-covered LittleBigPlanet beta keys, and they’re there for the asking. So ask away, send an email to [address removed, all codes have been sent] and we’ll get them out to you.
Now we’ve got *a lot* of beta keys to give away, and I’d hate for you to develop repetitive-stress disorder from whacking your F5 button to refresh your inbox, so expect it to be a few hours before the codes are sent. We’ll update this post when we have it lined up and start pressing the “send” button.
If you receive a code, this paragraph becomes relevant to you:
1. Public Beta Ends October 11th, 2008
2. You must use a consumer PLAYSTATION 3 system that is connected to the internet.
3. You must have a PLAYSTATION Network Account.
4. If you have previously redeemed a LBP voucher code, you must delete any old LBP data (along with save data and game data) and download this version (go to Download History and redownload the new code).
5. This version does not require a DNS redirect and levels created here will be available for consumers at launch of the full title.
6. Please refrain from creating anything inappropriate, as we do have moderation in place and it may result in your account being suspended or banned.
Downloading the LittleBigPlanet Public Beta.
After you have signed in with your PLAYSTATION Network Account, select [Account Management] on the XMB interface located under the ‘PLAYSTATION Network’ tab, then select [Transaction Management] and click on the option ‘Redeem PLAYSTATION Network Card or Promotion Code’. Enter the following unique code to start the download of LittleBigPlanet.
And once you get in, you can start getting creative. What’s that, you’re looking for inspiration? Have a look at Wired’s Top 10 User-Created LittleBigPlanet Adventures.
wow…OMG it is October 3 2:25 EST and after a night of waiting, I just got a beta code for LBP! Thanks Playstation Blog….better late than never….by the way I was number 90 on the posting list here….so have faith you guys! Lates
One more thing THANK YOU SO MUCH i cant wait till i get home……
Okay everyone, I managed to get an extra key from another contest, so the first person to email me at terror_adagio @ hotmail.com will get the key from me. You MUST prove you do not already have an entry into the beta.
I just received my beta code. Thanks guys!
PSN: yungder
Not all hope is lost! Was just sitting here working and got an e-mail with my beta key. I sent in around 12:40pm as of yesterday and didn’t hear anything back until just now. So there you go.
@1667 i just emailed you…. aka Kevin
Thank you so much :) i just got the email and i did a happy dance at work :D
Now i cannot wait to go home :)
@1660: Kevin emailed me first, code sent. Enjoy!
BatJoe, I sent an email to you bud, let me know if you need anything required as proof that I can get. This is the only place that I tried for a beta and did not get a code (even though I emailed the psblog at 12:50)
I was going to try Gametrailer’s give away as well, but there site somewhat crashed when they opened it up so I said screw it.
Dang, nevermind :(
Mike486, if I manage to get another code, I’ll send it to you.
My buddy JUST got his code today at about 2:30pm Eastern, so codes are still coming in due to mail delays.. Crazy.
This is why we can’t have nice things…
BatJoe, nevermind man what are the odds? I just now checked my email and a got a mail from PlayStationBlog giving me a code. I had lost all hope but they were just…really late I guess! Woo Hoo!! LBP here I come!
My E-mail just came through!! It took over 24 hours but it is here!!
I just got a code and am downloading now. Actually got two emails with the same code. Guess they were really making sure I got it. :)
Thanks Jeff and Sony. Much appreciated.
Mike486, glad to hear it!
So yeah, don’t give up hope guys seems like emails are coming through as we speak to a few people at least.
Maybe all the people that sent in an email within 20-30min like myself that were wondering why they didn’t get in were just delayed for some reason?
Here comes another 1600 comments.
I am sorry i complained, and i even had one beta code already anyway… :)
Just received my code. Thank you PSBlog!
Wow this game is gonna sell alot
I JUST GOT MY KEY THANKS GUYS YOU ROCK
Anybody got an extra doe to pass on..it’s not for me..it’s for my kids (well we will all play togther…) please send it to me..please…
PSN: Snyph3r
I just got my code too!!!! they should update and explain why we all got so late.
YEEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!1! I just got my BETA CODE for FREE VIAGRA! Wait a sec….thats not what I wanted at all! Darn you PS BLog! Why dost thou mock me!?!
I didn’t really complain in the first place. I tend to keep a level head about these things. It did irk me a bit that the “first come first served” didn’t seem to be happening, but then I realized I use my own mail servers and website email address for everything here. That makes a bad habit of my emails going to someone’s spam box.
And really, as I stated in my first post, the game is coming out soon enough to retail. Yes, I am going to enjoy the beta, but it wouldn’t have broken me not to get one.
I understand the frustration of those who, like me, were first responders and not getting it, but lighten up a bit people. This isn’t the end of the world. Stuff happens, whether we like it or not.
Thanks for the code Jeff / all blog folks much appreciated. I feel less jipped that I never win anything!
hey seeing as some people are getting luckier lol if anybody has an extra key that he/she doesn’t need and is feeling generous please let me know: bihdamir@yahoo.ca psn id: BihDamir
much appriciated, ;) and have fun playing
Yeah, just got mine too. Needless to say, I screamed like a little girl.
just got mine downloading now im sooo happy better late then never i love u guys PS Blog you came through <3
got the email at 3:03 PM EST :p
Same here! Feelin’ generous?! PSN: sephiroth_4
Email: sephrioth4@gmail.com
/YEEEEEEEEEEEEESsssssssssssss Thankl you soooo much
I sent my email at 12:48 today, just got the beta key now. Looked through the email headers, says it was sent at Fri, 3 Oct 2008 14:31:01 -0400
I mean 12:48 YESTERDAY, not today
Just got my code, thanks PSB.
holy hell!! I just got my code from psb!!
it was a day late but i got it!!
i got my email to them at 12:35.. so there is still hope for you guys.
Wow after giving up all hope I just got my beta key this morning at 11:24 am pst. Thanks Jeff and playstation blog!
I sent my email at 12:51 PST (21 minutes after this was posted). I just got the email with the code this afternoon (a day later). It may not have been first come first serve, but at least I got it. Don’t give up if you were one of the first to email.
Seems like everyones getting them but me,
oh well all I can do is hope.
Oh man! I just got the e-mail 30 minutes ago! After losing all hope… Signed up yesterday at about 3:45PM Pacific Time.
hey! I’ve been upset all night that i was post 15 (and sent my email earlier than that) and didn’t get in, well ..i just got home from work and I have my email!! I’m so excited! Hope everyone else that was hanging out with me on here last night gets in too! Good luck!
Sorry! typo !!! I sent it in at 12:45PM pacific time.
They came from this email right? : [REMOVED]
Making sure. Not at home so cant try the code to make sure its legit.
Very nice email to get though!
still dont have one, if anybody has extras hehe id appriciate it :D bihdamir@yahoo.ca psn: BihDamir
I sent mine at 12:52 and nothing
mine wet in at 12:54 and just got the code
[REMOVED] official sender though?
Hey jeff,
I love the PS blog, enjoy the atmosphere XD
I’d love to have a beta key for LBP if its not to late, hope to see you online!
Zack
I won a code, but for some reason it won’t redeem. I’m typing it in EXACTLY as shown, it just won’t work.
I got the email ~1 hour ago, so it shouldn’t have expired. Can somebody offer me help, or something?
Got my code at 11:39am today! Thanks PS Blog, you guys rock.