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PlayStation Beta Program Begins

Sony has announced that sign ups for the PlayStation beta program are now open. The information came through an official PlayStation blog post from Senior Director at Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications Sid Shuman However, consumers will need to meet a handful of requirements in order to participate.

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Consumers with a PlayStation Network account can sign up through a dedicate website. Participating in the beta program will allow for consumers to playtest games on their PlayStation 5 and PC. This will also extend to new console features PlayStation will roll out, which includes the PlayStation App for mobile devices.

The requirements in order to participate in the beta program are as follows:

  • Players must have a valid account for PlayStation Network in good standing with a current email address. Accounts with restrictions or violations may not be eligible for participation.
  • Players must live in the region where Beta Program at PlayStation is available.
  • Players must meet the legal age requirement for their region.

In November 2024, Sony announced that PlayStation Portal would support cloud gaming. PlayStation Portal is a service that allows for consumers to experience a “console-quality gaming experience on a handheld device,” according to Sony. The service is still in beta.

Consumers can immediately sign up for the PlayStation beta program, and is available to users globally.


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