Ratchet and Clank Size Matters Beta Test

[sonicfreak5]

You have been hand selected for a very special mission. We're beta testing a title exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system — Ratchet and Clank®: Size Matters. We'd like you to apply to be one of our beta testers. Space is limited to the first 2,000 completed applications, so register today using only your PSP® browser. (You will not be able to register for this beta test any other way.)


Just follow these simple steps:

1) Upgrade your PSP® Firmware to 2.81*

2) From your PSP® Internet browser go to --------------------------------
(We will only accept registrations that are completed on the PSP® browser.)

3) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete your registration.

You will not receive a confirmation email. We will not send out acceptance notifications until all applications are processed.

Please note that this beta is ONLY playable online on your PSP® system via a wireless Internet connection. No offline version is available.


*Instructions on how to download
& install the 2.81 Firmware Upgrade:
• Information and instructions about using your computer to install the Firmware are available here. (http://playstation.mx0.net/r?xJHvPTPEJTcPPEHHlWvWWqlvqc)
• If you have wireless Internet access, simply choose the "Network Update" option under the settings menu of your PSP® system. More details. (http://playstation.mx0.net/r?xJHvPTPEJTcPnEHHlWvWWqlvqJ)




Dear Andrew,

Congratulations! You are now a beta tester for Sony Computer Entertainment America’s Ratchet & Clank®: Size Matters for the PlayStation®Portable system.

Please click on the link below to access the official beta website. If you are not already signed in to PlayStation.com, you will need to do so using your existing User ID and password (Hint: Your User ID is the email address we sent this email to).


Once signed in, a “Beta Tester” tab will appear* near your “My Account” button at PlayStation.com. Clicking on this tab will provide quick access to the official beta site – where you will be able to check out the latest beta news, submit problem reports, post messages on our forum and complete surveys on the website.

As an exclusive public beta tester, you should receive the Ratchet & Clank®: Size Matters public beta kit via UPS (DHL for Canadian beta testers) in approximately 12 days.

Thanks for participating. We look forward to your feedback!

Important Notes:

*Some beta testers may not see the “Beta Tester” tab at PlayStation.com. Please make sure to delete your “cookies” and launch a new browser window to reset your computer’s cache settings.

- Expected drop-date for all shipments is November 7, 2006. Due to the nature of beta programs, drop-dates may change last minute and tracking information may not be available until after packages are in transit**. Please be patient with your beta kit delivery. If you do not receive your package in approximately 2 - 3 business days AFTER the above date, please contact . Any delivery status questions sent prior to this drop-date will not be answered.

**Any required mailing address changes in your shipment might delay your delivery and affect your level of participation.

- Your beta test kit will be delivered to the address you entered during your initial application. Any required mailing address changes at this point will need to be handled directly with the shipping courier, which may delay your delivery and affect your level of participation.

- Do not change your email address. You can only participate in this beta program with the original email address we have on file (the email where you received this invitation).

-If you continue to experience problems, you can email . Please type “Ratchet & Clank®: Size Matters Public Beta” in the Subject Line of your email.

Please do not reply to this email. This is an automated mailbox. If you wish to unsubscribe from this beta, please send an email to .

There are many factors that may limit one's ability to successfully participate in this promotion including but not limited to; technical, hardware or software failures; lost or unavailable network connections; failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions; misspelled email addresses; lost or deleted email transmissions due to SPAM or junk mail filters. SCEA cannot guarantee your successful participation in this promotion and will not be liable for the occurrence of any of these factors, whether such occurrences were within SCEA’s direct or indirect control.

© 2006 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family Logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc
Anyone else get the e-mail?
Man.. this is the only reason i like sony. :D

[rodeojones903]

Yep, I got it earlier and signed up. If I get it it will be the 5th game from Sony I got in the beta for. :D

[ananag112]

Does the beta come in cool packaging or anything or are they like the demos (in cardboard cases)?

[62t]

1) Upgrade your PSP® Firmware to 2.81* <-- no thanks Sony

[panasonic]

YOUR NOT SUPPOSE TO POST THE FUCKING EMAIL. Yeah i got it and signed up i had invites to last 3 psp games but missed the email time but this time i was only 2 hours late hopefully i get in

[spidey]

I got the invite but when I tried to register, it doesn't seem to like my PSP serial number. Oh well.

[panasonic]

i had same error its a typo you have to add the PP

I got the invite but when I tried to register, it doesn't seem to like my PSP serial number. Oh well.

[Machine]

I just signed up. This will be my 2nd or 3rd PSP beta if I get in. When was the last PS2 beta? I haven't done one of those in a long time.

[spidey]

i had same error its a typo you have to add the PP

I did, still didn't work.

[Richlough]

1) Upgrade your PSP® Firmware to 2.81* <-- no thanks Sony

QFT

[MGoBlue]

Got the email and signed up.

[jkam]

got it signed up.

[GizmoGC]

Nice blue font their buddy. We know you obviously love Sonic, but we don't need the font to be the color of his fur.

[argyle]

Yup, I got it & signed up earlier tonight. Hope I get in, this is one of my most-wanted PSP games right now. :)

[CaptainCarnage]

yeah, i just signed up not too long ago. if i get in then this will be my second beta test, my first was syphon filter dark mirror.

[CrimsonPaw]

How does one get signed up for the beta testing? Wouldn't mind getting on this bandwagon.

[spidey]

How does one get signed up for the beta testing? Wouldn't mind getting on this bandwagon.

Beta test already full.

[ZR0 Limit]

How does one get signed up for the beta testing? Wouldn't mind getting on this bandwagon.
AFAIK, you need to be a member of the G.A.P.

and IIRC, for demos you just have to be a PSUnderground member. for betas you need to be a G.A.P. member.

[trunks982]

if they send u the beta demos, will u get to keep them?

[Nogib]

Fuck fuck fuck........that's what I get for not checking my email last night. :(

Invite was there, but it's now full.

[JohnnyDrama]

I got the e-mail yesterday and signed up immediately.

[CaptainCarnage]

if they send u the beta demos, will u get to keep them?

yes, but it's basically useless after they take down the servers.

[CrimsonPaw]

Not sure if this is legal/possible, but if anyone who got the beta doesn't want to update to 2.81, would you mind sending the info my way? I'd like to participate.

[spidey]

if they send u the beta demos, will u get to keep them?

Yes

EDIT: whoops, late on that one. I was in the Jax X beta and all you have is the disc. Like CaptainCarnage said, it's useless afterwards since most of their demos are online multiplayer demos.

[The Mana Knight]

I got the invite last night. Gmail notified me as soon as I received it, and I said I'd do it as soon as I saw it. Luckily, my firmware is already at 2.81, so I didn't have to upgrade it. :)

Hopefully I get it, since this is the PSP game I want most (Ratchet & Clank series owns).

Getting invites to beta test along with free demos is one of the reasons I love Sony so much and why I could never go against them.

[Michaellvortega]

The thing I hate about Sony betas is that they really aren't betas because they never(rarely) fix anything. Good marketing but instead of betas they should call it sneak peak or something.

[The Mana Knight]

The thing I hate about Sony betas is that they really aren't betas because they never(rarely) fix anything. Good marketing but instead of betas they should call it sneak peak or something.It just depends upon the developer. Naughty Dog sure made a ton of changes during the Jak X beta, which I noticed throughout the testing. When I bought the final copy, it was definitely greatly improved online. At least Sony fixes bugs in online games and doesn't release a game like many Xbox 360 publishers do, filled with bugs and constantly needing updates.

Although I admit, I wanted Jak X, but the beta made me want the game 1000X more (ended up being one of my favorite racing games ever).

[Michaellvortega]

It just depends upon the developer. Naughty Dog sure made a ton of changes during the Jak X beta, which I noticed throughout the testing. When I bought the final copy, it was definitely greatly improved online. At least Sony fixes bugs in online games and doesn't release a game like many Xbox 360 publishers do, filled with bugs and constantly needing updates.

Although I admit, I wanted Jak X, but the beta made me want the game 1000X more (ended up being one of my favorite racing games ever).

When I beta tested, Socom 2, 3, FFXI,Everquest,and hot shots golf, there was tons of glitches that made it into the final game. The MMO's I can understand but the Socom bugs really pissed me off.

[yukine]

I was invited, but I'm not interested enough to update my firmware.

[ZR0 Limit]

Luckily, my firmware is already at 2.81, so I didn't have to upgrade it.
the email says that you must upgrade to 2.81 in order to access the beta site, but that's not true. i'm on 2.8 and it worked just fine. actually playing the game itself, now that might be a different story.

[-Never4ever-]

the email says that you must upgrade to 2.81 in order to access the beta site, but that's not true. i'm on 2.8 and it worked just fine. actually playing the game itself, now that might be a different story.

Same here.

First time out of the past two or three betas where I wasn't denied.

[FurryCurry]

How does one become eligible for beta testing?

[The Mana Knight]

the email says that you must upgrade to 2.81 in order to access the beta site, but that's not true. i'm on 2.8 and it worked just fine. actually playing the game itself, now that might be a different story.The beta will probably be a different story.

[-Never4ever-]

How does one become eligible for beta testing?

Be a meember of Playstation Underground, you might also have to be a part of the G.A.P.

[FurryCurry]

Be a meember of Playstation Underground, you might also have to be a part of the G.A.P.

I got the first part done. Now what in the world is 'G.A.P.'

[yukine]

I got the first part done. Now what in the world is 'G.A.P.'
Gamer Advisory Panel.

I believe it's invite only, but they might have changed things since then. I'm really not sure how I got in, I think just registering my PS and PS2, as well as Sony developed/published games was enough for an invite.

[M3wThr33]

To get into the GAP just have a filled out UG profile. They randomly pick people for a useless survey.

[io]

Gamer Advisory Panel.

I believe it's invite only, but they might have changed things since then. I'm really not sure how I got in, I think just registering my PS and PS2, as well as Sony developed/published games was enough for an invite.

I had signed up for Playstation Underground a few months back (registering my PS2 and PSP at the time). I just *today* got an invite to the G.A.P. and signed up. Would have liked to get in on the Ratchet & Clank beta, but maybe I'll get in on the next one.

So, anyway, to confirm Yukine - it does appear to be by invite, still. I have done nothing since signing up a few months back so I'm not sure what triggered my invite. But I guess if you want to get invited just do what I did - sign up for PSU and put in the serial #'s of your PS2 and/or PSP.

[FurryCurry]

I had signed up for Playstation Underground a few months back (registering my PS2 and PSP at the time). I just *today* got an invite to the G.A.P. and signed up. Would have liked to get in on the Ratchet & Clank beta, but maybe I'll get in on the next one.

So, anyway, to confirm Yukine - it does appear to be by invite, still. I have done nothing since signing up a few months back so I'm not sure what triggered my invite. But I guess if you want to get invited just do what I did - sign up for PSU and put in the serial #'s of your PS2 and/or PSP.

Me too!

Yeah well there are more games in the pipeline. Maybe Konami will have a test for their online portion of MGS: PO. Maybe not... at all.

[-GoodFella-]

I was invited, but I'm not interested enough to update my firmware.
Same here.

[sonicfreak5]

anyone else get the e-mail :)

[ananag112]

I got the email. It says I will get it on November 7th. Too bad, because I was planning on playing Gears of War that night and all day Wednesday (no classes).

[The Mana Knight]

anyone else get the e-mail :)Yes I did, and I'm extremely excited. :D

[FurryCurry]

I hate all of you.

[CaptainCarnage]

yeah, i got mine, can't wait.

[ZR0 Limit]

got the confirmation email, too.

[Rusty Ghia]

Yeah, I got the confirmation. This will be my 4th or 5th beta for Sony.

[sonicfreak5]

got my beta

[M3wThr33]

November rocks.

[Rusty Ghia]

I, also, got my beta today. I'll try it out shortly.

[ananag112]

I got my beta, but sadly, you cannot use devhook to run it. I will pass it onto my friend who updated his PSP. Doesn't bother me though as I am currently hooked on GTA:VCS and Ace Combat X

[panasonic]

I Got It Woop Woop Woop

[The Mana Knight]

I got my beta, but sadly, you cannot use devhook to run it. Thank you so much SCEA.

Anyway, I already played the beta twice. I'm liking what I've been playing, although I was a tad disappointed my name could only be 8 characters long currently (final version will be 16, I hear), so I had to stick to the name "TMK". I dislike the soundtrack.

I'm still buying the game on release.