PlayStation Rewards Detailed, Set To Launch Spring 2011
Are you a PlayStation fan? How would you like to get a little something in return for your loyalty? I mean, besides the quality entertainment you're used to...?
Today, Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC (SCEA) has announced a new loyalty program called PlayStation Rewards. This will give PlayStation fans in the U.S. the chance to grab "exclusive status, recognition, and rewards based on a variety of PlayStation-centric activity they engage in across the PlayStation ecosystem." It'll start as an invitation-only beta (for early adopters of PS Plus and Gamer Advisory Panel (GAP) members), which will dictate how Sony shapes the final program. Right now, they're looking at three separate reward tiers: Select, Pro, and Legendary. Members will advance through each tier based on their amount of PlayStation activity.
And how exactly does one advance?
"...including playing new games for the first time, buying content from PlayStation Network in PlayStation®Store or PlayStation®Home, downloading movies and TV shows, or engaging in communication with PlayStation like taking surveys, for example. As their status increases, so do the rewards. Members can go to their profile page and look at the reward progress meter to find their current status level and see how close they are to reaching the next level."
Everyone who participates has a shot at plenty of exclusive rewards, including PSN avatars that display member status, dynamic themes, PlayStation Home content, and chances to participate in members-only sweepstakes and giveaways. The first big reward will be an all expenses paid trip as PlayStation's guest to the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Said Susan Panico, senior director of the PlayStation Network:
"PlayStation’s most important asset is its loyal fans and PlayStation Rewards gives us an opportunity to show our appreciation for their amazing passion and desire to continually evolve the gaming world. We can’t thank our fans enough for the feedback they have given us over the years and look forward to even more dialog to help us evolve PlayStation Rewards to make it the best possible loyalty program it can be."
Right now, the public launch of PlayStation Rewards is scheduled for Spring 2011. Plus is one thing; this is quite another, and a great way for fans to increase the level of their relationship with their favorite brand. For even more info, visit the PlayStation Blog.
Tags: playstation network, psn, playstation plus, playstation rewards
10/27/2010 10:12:38 AM Ben Dutka
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Ludicrous_Liam
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 10:37:02 AM
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Highlander
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 10:43:35 AM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 7:16:58 PM
<<<<I'd prefer a strict reward system, e.g 50 trophies net you a avatar, whereas 500 trophies gets you a free PSN game>>>>
Wow, that statement is so 1980's "ME,ME,ME ONLY" generation.
And unfortunately it seems to be back even more so this gen. Only these days, we call it the "entitlement" generation.
HMMMM, I think "Dire Straits" sung it best.."Money for nothing & the chips are free"
So anyway, if you want to go for every trophy, that's fine, but just realize that there are other gamers out there too, & not all of us are trophy whores.
If I get one while playing, then it's OK, but I don't go out of my way just to try getting every single trophy.
Highlander
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 11:23:52 PM
Deleted User
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 10:46:58 AM
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 11:20:14 AM
Alienange
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:01:40 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:10:50 PM
Deleted User
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:24:04 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:26:35 PM
P.S. I have no problem that you like the 360. That's fine, it's the fact that you feel to need to constantly remind us about how great you are for liking both systems is what I take issue with. As if you think you are superior to the rest of us "bottom feeding PS3 only owners".
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main_event05
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:26:45 PM
Underdog15
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:34:26 PM
I didn't think infamous god was being a troll. (Joke was a little lame though... sorry dude.)
daus26
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 2:56:20 PM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 7:39:06 PM
::Do you own a PS3 system? YES, so 50pts
::Do you own a PSP system? Yes 5, so 150pts
::Do you own a PS2 system? Yes 2, so 100pts
::Do you own a PS1 system? Yes, so 50pts
:: How many Playstation titles do you own(10pts each) Yes 689, so 6890pts
:: Were you an original member of the Playstation Underground? Yes 1000pts
Were you one of the Playstation family membsrs who embraced the PS1 apon it's birth?
Yes 10,000pts
:: Out of 15 different company's consoles & hand-held's, have you chosen the Playstation brand as your top platform?
Yes 100,000 gazillion pts
BikerSaint
Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 3:15:40 AM
Highlander
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 10:44:23 AM
daus26
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 2:53:05 PM
This rewards program make it seem like the PS Plus program is only for those that are looking into discounts, not necessarily a big PS fan, because PS Plus members would have to further prove themselves to get the benefits they're talking about.
To be fair, I think some initial points should be awarded to those that are in the PS Plus program. Also perhaps something like a 10% boost to your points on some milestones you achieve.
frylock25
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 3:51:20 PM
Remei Aoki
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 10:39:50 AM
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Here's hoping it's not a 'buy this this and this and get this avatar free' kind of thing, because i wont support it at all. I already paid my dues, 10x over. Time for the brand to start paying us back.
BTNwarrior
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 11:18:54 AM
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Zorigo
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 11:22:46 AM
Highlander
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 11:23:37 AM
Alienange
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:03:37 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:04:05 PM
White_Mocha
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:33:21 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:21:54 PM
coverton341
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 6:56:19 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:12:53 PM
main_event05
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:30:36 PM
Alienange
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 5:29:51 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 6:28:19 PM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 7:48:48 PM
Ludicrous_Liam
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:18:46 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:24:19 PM
Patience is a virtue.
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tridon
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 2:49:00 PM
Yep, us Canadians got discless Netflix first. Of course, there's pretty much diddly-squat on it and all I ended up watching was two horrible B-movies entitled 'ThanksKilling' and 'Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus'. That's pretty much it, though. Canadians really get bent over furthest when it's time for a good ol' shafting. It's sad, really. Our PS Web site is NEVER updated and e-mails to Canadian subscribers are always beyond late. Hell, just this morning, I received my newsletter letting me know that the PS Store was updated... LAST WEEK! LOL! Oh, yeah! I guess I'll have to wait until November 3rd to find out what came out on the store this week.
main_event05
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 3:28:12 PM
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 6:29:58 PM
SvenMD
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:22:25 PM
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You used to buy a game and beat it - that was it.
Now you beat the game and go back and collect all the "insert random object here", or max out all your stats/weapons/etc....and you get trophies...which also rank up in levels.
Now you get loyalty points and they've made it into a game that you also "rank up" by buying stuff we might not normally buy.
These people are geniuses - they have found every possible way to keep us playing and keep us buying.
frylock25
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:41:14 PM
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Once the program is live, sign-in to us.PlayStation. c o m and go to the Forums. If you made the cut for the invitation only beta you’ll be able to see a forum called PlayStation Rewards Private Beta. In there you’ll find instructions on how to be part of the beta.
oh and they said they are looking into expanding to canada. other regions are looking into it.
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tridon
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 2:51:49 PM
I'll be looking forward to this in... *looks to see how long it took for us to get the video store*... in 2013.
Ludicrous_Liam
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:42:34 PM
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No...trust me europe get the scraps a whole lot of the time..., like US getting PSN games weeks before us (cough castle crashers cough), (hell even months...cough demons souls cough) And you guys get netflix, we get BBCiPlayer...which, btw, is just a link to a page that you could already accsess on the ps3's browser. I know there's more but I can't think of them. (BTW ask anyone from Europe, they will say moreorless the same thing.) Mind you...think of the asians, they get screwed on pretty much everything, and that's where sony are based!
Jawknee
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:49:28 PM
Also, hit the reply button directly under your name and day to keep the thread in the proper place. :)
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sawao_yamanaka
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 1:11:55 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 1:36:58 PM
Ludicrous_Liam
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 5:47:59 PM
You don't know what I'm talking about? Well for starters Asia get games last, always. by a big margin sometimes too. and their store updates last, always. Sure they get all the cool bundles n stuff but...I sure would be pissed at sony if I was asian. Anyway I'm done, next discussion :)
Ludicrous_Liam
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 12:42:41 PM
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No...trust me europe get the scraps a whole lot of the time..., like US getting PSN games weeks before us (cough castle crashers cough), (hell even months...cough demons souls cough) And you guys get netflix, we get BBCiPlayer...which, btw, is just a link to a page that you could already accsess on the ps3's browser. I know there's more but I can't think of them. (BTW ask anyone from Europe, they will say moreorless the same thing.) Mind you...think of the asians, they get screwed on pretty much everything, and that's where sony are based!
Highlander
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 1:36:14 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 1:14:40 PM
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Being a member at EA is cool and pays off with betas. I just hope we get some sort of credit for registering PS3 exclusive games. Cuz I tend to buy most of those. :)
gangan19
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 4:44:58 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 4:50:50 PM
Ergi
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 5:30:26 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 6:25:49 PM
coverton341
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 6:58:14 PM
Ergi
Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 1:14:40 AM
maxpontiac
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 1:27:35 PM
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___________
Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 2:35:57 AM
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no, thats a honest serious question.
im starting to think all the game stores around me just import the stupid thing, because the amount of things sony releases in the US and not here......... well theres not enough paper and ink in the universe to list them!
does SCEE even exist?
god, i wish i could get paid to sit in a nice cool air con room on a nice comfy office chair all day doing jack squat!
realmadpuppy
Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 12:05:30 AM
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realmadpuppy
Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 6:11:43 PM
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Nynja
Monday, December 06, 2010 @ 1:13:24 PM
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I just reached a new level, probably from playing newly released games, and have been given a chance to redeem my reward points.
I have three options; Dynamic Theme, PSN Avatar, or PlayStation Home item(s). I don't get to choose or even see what they are.
I'd much rather see an option for funds credited to my PSN Wallet instead. Like, $3-5 worth would be greatly appreciated.
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tridon
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 10:34:56 AM
Sounds interesting but I don't know; I've hardly downloaded anything from PS+ since I already own almost everything released so far and Qore started strong as far as freebies went but later went downhill rather quickly. I really hope that if Sony starts this up for fans, they continue to support it. They have had a horrible track-record recently as far as not supporting things goes (the earlier mentions plus PSP Go).