The day we’ve been waiting for is here! And this is just the beginning…
Today we announced that PlayStation Home will enter into open beta, and will be available to everyone tomorrow. This milestone represents the very beginning of a long journey together, as PlayStation Home is an ever evolving, always changing, organic experience — full of new friends to meet, new events to enjoy, and new content to explore.
If this will be your first time in PlayStation Home, be sure to talk to folks that have been around for a while, as they can show you the ropes. We also have a tutorial built in that will get you started with the controls, as well as help menus for you to reference in the Menu Pad. If you don’t have a USB keyboard or Bluetooth headset paired with your PlayStation 3, now is the time to do so – either option will allow you to easily talk and meet everyone.
One of the first things that you’ll notice that there are always things going on – parties, tournaments, events – some of which will be announced, and some of which that will just happen. You’ve got to be there to be a part of the party, so make sure to log in often to see what is going on.
If you want to know what’s coming up, check out the PlayStation Home forums, as we will be announcing events, tournaments, content updates, and feature revisions there, and by actively participating, you will be the first to know. You’ll also find that the PlayStation Home forums are alive with conversation from the PlayStation Home community discussing everything from feature requests to new clubs to join.
Many of you will have already seen the news regarding participation in PlayStation Home from your favorite game publishers and brands, including Activision, Disney, Eidos, Electronic Arts, Lucas Arts, THQ and UBISOFT as well as Sony Pictures, Paramount, Red Bull, Ligne Roset, and Diesel. As you can imagine, with this many partners already on board, PlayStation Home will grow rapidly, so you’ll need to check back often to see what is new. We’ll do our best to keep you informed on what is going on, but with so much happening in PlayStation Home, there will always be new surprises and secrets to discover. If we simply told you about everything, then it just wouldn’t be as fun for you to discover…
For those of you that have been in PlayStation Home for a while, I wanted to take a moment to discuss something very cool that you will notice right away. Once you get in, you’ll see that a redesigned Central Plaza is there to greet you – we’ve made major upgrades as a result of your community feedback. Thank you!
First of all, the Central Plaza now features a new 4 player mini-game called “Saucer Pop,” where each player launches a flying saucer from a take-off pad and flies around popping bubbles. These bubbles contain stars that have points attached, but watch out for the bubbles with bombs which will take you out if you’re not careful. You also must keep an eye on your saucer’s fuel gauge and collect bubbles with fuel cells or else you will quickly meet a watery fate. Success is all about the high scores, so good luck out there! I’ve been playing for a while now while we’ve been developing the game, so I’m getting pretty good…for those of you that know me, prepare to pop!
Secondly, you will also see some changes to Listen@Home. Now, you’ll be able to select from a number of songs and vote on your favorites. Which ever song gets the most votes plays for everyone, so be sure to get your voice heard and get down on the dance floor.
I could go on and on about all the cool new things you are going see and find in PlayStation Home, both on day one of open beta and beyond. The important thing to remember is that PlayStation Home will continue to evolve and change overtime, so be sure to get in often so you don’t miss out…
See you in PlayStation Home.
jizz?
I already know home is coming out untill then play a game
YO MAMMA
damn its cold over here in cali some one lend me ur xbox so i can heat up my house
It’s coming soon ( In a few hours )
its alive! downloading new central plaza now…
Looks like Home is up….I’m in.
WELL WHO LIKES PIZZA???
Gimme all your INTERNETS
hahahahah you think u got beta i got killzone 2 beat
Ps3 network = owkay
Ps3 Store = Owkay
Ps3 Home = Not There
when i see home in my ps3 i will jerk off on front of it and shoot my load on my tv !
@blacrob
a secret
Is anyone actually on their PS3 checking if its live?
Im going to shoot myself in the face with my shotgun I have on my lap if this isnt running in an half hour
the post crash’s at 3000?
I SPOKE TO PLAYSTATION SUPPORT AND THEY SAID IT MIGHT BE DELAYED TILL TOMORROW DEC. 12TH.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yea its pretty cold here in canada, can someone lend me there [DELETED] 360 so i can use it as fire wood ??
sony u know how many people cut work /SCHOOL THINKN THEY WERE GOIN TO ESCAPE THEIR MEANING EXISTENCE THROUGH YOUR VIRTUAUL WORLD SONY SHAME ON YOU U SHOULD HAVE GAVE A TIME WINDOW SHAME
I AM ON MY PS3 ALL MORNING AND NOTHING
@steunit yeah the offical playstation forum went down for maintenance there so i thought they where giving us the news we needed, guess not
@ 2278 beatload
who is holding it ?
adrian350z dont lie to me!!! or sony will die
ok i should really be doing college work
30% of my coursework for tomorrow and i have started it cuz i have been procrastinating
be back later
time to smoke and joint and fart out some film studies work
Damn it! At least update the PS store, so I can download No Doubt for Rock Band and Santa costume for LBP.
EVERYONE READ
Dont yall research anything?
The PS Store updates every Thursday about
1pm Pacific – 4 pm Eastern,
And up to 3 Pacific – 6 pm Eastern
So mountian 2-4 and Central 3-5pm.
Research before staying up all night or saying why havnt they updated or its not coming or why has sony let us down its been those times for 2 years research next time. Please repost this so people can see it, PS home will be here soon read the times for your time.
U BETTER BE KIDDING ME!!!!! DEC 12!!!! I STAYED UP ALL DAMN NIGHT!!!! WTF!!!!!
screenshot or it didnt happen!
i want home its almost here
I checked mine just now, nothing still :(
off too school hopeit works by the time i get home
GGCAN | December 11th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Looks like Home is up….I’m in.
Whats up man ?? your [DELETED] with a [DELETED]
RYOOHKI2500 I AM SERIOUS I WANT HOME AS BAD AS EVERYONE IN HERE THEY SAY BY TOMORROW TO COVER THEIR ASSES BC THEIR OVIOUSLY NOT PULLING TREW WITH WHAT THEY SAY
Is there anything to do to access “Home”? I can see people claiming they have access to it.. I have restarted system, tried system update, tried the web browser and the store, no mention of “Home” anywhere…
what if hackers hacked into playstation ??
why the hell would we know in our heads when the ps store updates
home is almost here….
But when did they release it tomorrow?
@ speedybull
how du u no
dont speak to sony through this blog.. there not reading
hey guys does anyone know whats up yet? i just woke up.
WELL I STAYED UP ALL NIGHT WAITING AND NO SLEEP YET BUT AT LEAST WE KNOW IT WILL BE SOMETIME TODAY OR TOMORROW I HOPE ITS IN THE NEXT HOUR
I got home!!! see how easy it was to say i have home dont listen to the people who say they have it their liars
i would hurry if i were jack
I may just stay up all night for HOME
EVERYONE READ
Dont yall research anything?
The PS Store updates every Thursday about
1pm Pacific – 4 pm Eastern,
And up to 3 pm Pacific – 6 pm Eastern
So Moutian Time 2 pm – 4 pm
Central 3 pm – 5 pm.
Research before staying up all night or saying why havnt they updated or its not coming or why has sony let us down its been those times for 2 years research next time. Please repost this so people can see it, PS home will be here soon read the times for your time. Or skipping work or school, thats what you get for not looking up what time the store updates, Its always been like that so only blame yourself not sony.
And for U.k. Just add i think 9 hours to Eastern time to know your time.
READ READ READ READ READ READ
sony dont care
im still secretly here since Im too tired to watch dark knight, im actually rollin a fat one so I can pass out btw I hope we get some free bonus stuff as an apology for the delay, steunit and khronic add me in psn if ya want since its always more fun to play with “similar people” my psn id is the same as my nick
Speedybull | December 11th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
home is almost here….
you wish !
@krun….. i know cause im updated
What did you do to get home ?