USA Today's 15,000 LittleBigPlanet keys

by Alan Tsang { Oct 8th 2008 at 2:15PM }

It's great to see LittleBigPlanet getting such positive press, especially from a mainstream national newspaper like USA Today. This is exactly the kind of buzz the PS3 needs right now before the all-important holiday shopping season. If you've been following the news on LittleBigPlanet here on PS3Fanboy, none of the information in the article will be new to you. However, they are giving away 15,000 LBP beta keys, which we are sure at least some of you are still interested in. The giveaway is simple: just drop an e-mail over to littlebigplanet@usatoday.com with "LittleBigPlanet Beta" in the subject line, and they'll send you a code while supplies last. Easy peasey!

[Via PS.Blog -- thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Tags: beta, littlebigplanet, media-molecule, usa-today, usatoday

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)

kevin @ Oct 8th 2008 2:21PM

doesn't the beta end in like 3 days

longawkwardprose.com @ Oct 8th 2008 2:25PM

yeah... i think it said oct 11th when i loaded mine.

rapid_roo @ Oct 8th 2008 2:38PM

reading the EULA I thought the end of the beta was on 10/17. I just loaded up the game last night, it seems pretty interesting. very cute. It has potential.

Eric E @ Oct 8th 2008 2:55PM

Quote from USAToday
" which is scheduled to end at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 12"

blakepro @ Oct 8th 2008 3:52PM

There is a guy giving away one of his codes in the forums of http://www.co-optimus.com

So far, only one person has responded to his thread so your chances of getting the code there are pretty good!

kevin @ Oct 8th 2008 4:04PM

well i just got my code. its an extra code too. im trading for r 2 beta.

Alex @ Oct 8th 2008 2:24PM

Dear lord I hope they can get that key here quickly.

Don-Don @ Oct 8th 2008 2:26PM

They just sent me a second key. Guess they must have a surplus.

Pkshields @ Oct 8th 2008 2:31PM

Any chance of sparing a key if USA Today can't send me one?

Ed @ Oct 8th 2008 2:32PM

how quick do u get the key ???

jay @ Oct 8th 2008 2:34PM

i hope i get one. i've tried every contest possible!

Wayne @ Oct 8th 2008 10:33PM

same...

strike @ Oct 8th 2008 2:35PM

GO EMAIL, GO!!!!!!!!!

Last chance, I fear....................... Oh well.

farfisa @ Oct 8th 2008 2:36PM

I've tried to get a key a couple times, so hopefully this'll work. But at this point, I could really just wait the 2 weeks and buy the full game. This is probably the only PS3 purchase I'll make this month, so I want to keep the excitement level high ;)

Speaking of actually buying the game--anybody know if there are any pre-order bonuses in Canada? I've checked the major web sites and haven't seen any.

JJ @ Oct 8th 2008 3:05PM

Futureshop sells the pre-order box for $5 and you get the Nariko costume. I also think Kratos is available at EB Games.

farfisa @ Oct 8th 2008 3:07PM

Thanks JJ! You mean I actually have to go into a store to find stuff like that out? ;)

ElLobo @ Oct 8th 2008 2:37PM

I sent in for a beta key and got one just about 20 minutes later or so. I'm almost done downloading. Good luck! Can't wait! You know I'm excited if I'm using exclamation points!!! 91%!!

cLanKin89 @ Oct 8th 2008 2:42PM

happy for ya, im waiting patiently here
bom.chicka.waw.waw@gmail.com

-Jad- @ Oct 8th 2008 2:38PM

I'm give a cent on this one too lol ^^

xFenixKnightx @ Oct 8th 2008 2:38PM

Sent mine, no answer yet :(

xFenixKnightx @ Oct 8th 2008 3:59PM

YES! I just got mine!

Hi there, it's SackBoy!
Thanks for reading about me in USA TODAY and thanks for contacting us to be a part of the exclusive extended beta trial of LittleBigPlanet for the PLAYSTATION®3.

Launching on October 21st, LittleBigPlanet is the highly-anticipated community-based game that allows users to play, create and share what they build with other PS3 users all around the world. With this beta trial , which is scheduled to end at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 12, you will be able to play thorough the Garden levels and be able to create and share your levels with users all over the world!

Please read the following instructions to download and participate in the LittleBigPlanet beta.

Voucher Code: ****-****-**** ;)

Instructions to Redeem code on PS3:
1. Open a Master Account on the PLAYSTATION®Network (or use an existing Master Account)
2. From the PLAYSTATION®Network icon on the XMB, select 'Account Management'
3. Enter 'Transaction Management'
4. Select Redeem PLAYSTATION®Network Card or Promotional Code
5. Enter voucher code. Please note that the voucher code is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed.
6. Once the voucher code has been entered correctly, click continue. Once you accept the terms you will be taken to the download screen.

Please do not forward this e-mail to anyone as this voucher code can only be used once.

Thanks ... have fun PLAYING, CREATING and SHARING! I look forward to exploring the planet with you!

If you have any questions, send me an email at Brandon_Cox@Playstation.sony.com, meanwhile I will be busy creating some cool stuff!

Peace and Fun -

SackBoy
http://littlebigplanet.usatoday.com

Trapper02 @ Oct 8th 2008 2:39PM

I got one!!!! Damn job is the only thing keeping me from playing right now!

strike @ Oct 8th 2008 2:42PM

Haha, man, sackboy is pure evil, yes, but you need to calm down!

sean @ Oct 8th 2008 2:42PM

i entered every single contest to get one of these lol. if anyone gets extra one how bout sending the code to my PSN account please.

PSN- NewYork214

cLanKin89 @ Oct 8th 2008 2:42PM

sounds like some one didn't get his beta key.....

calvin @ Oct 8th 2008 2:47PM

waiting..... waiting..........

maxpontiac @ Oct 8th 2008 2:51PM

Little Big Planet could be big. I mean really big...

USA today giving beta keys?? Wow..

tomoguisuru @ Oct 8th 2008 2:53PM

I ended up getting two from usatoday. Anyone want it? here it is

Voucher Code: 2AEP-HBBJ-K5G6

Instructions to Redeem code on PS3:
1. Open a Master Account on the PLAYSTATION®Network (or use an existing Master Account)
2. From the PLAYSTATION®Network icon on the XMB, select 'Account Management'
3. Enter 'Transaction Management'
4. Select Redeem PLAYSTATION®Network Card or Promotional Code
5. Enter voucher code. Please note that the voucher code is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as displayed.
6. Once the voucher code has been entered correctly, click continue. Once you accept the terms you will be taken to the download screen.

Please do not forward this e-mail to anyone as this voucher code can only be used once.

First one to it, have fun!

Pkshields @ Oct 8th 2008 3:04PM

I just used it, Thanks mate! I've been trying forever!

tomoguisuru @ Oct 8th 2008 3:07PM

I don't know what you're talking about. It is a real code, read the post above yours. It's not my fault that you have the reflexes of a sloth

Eric E @ Oct 8th 2008 2:55PM

I FINALLY GOT ONE WAHOO!!!
does this really end in 3 days?
i sent it before 1:30 and got it right before 3.
Good luck to you all!

kahlop @ Oct 8th 2008 2:58PM

Just got the beta code!! woohoo!

Tom431 @ Oct 8th 2008 2:59PM

Will ne1 PLEAE!! SPARE ME A KEY CODE PLEASE it wont let me email them because my computer is broke nerli so please email me it or through psn
psn= tom431
email= tom.e-chillin@hotmail.com
thanksand good luck!!

kbomb1upc @ Oct 8th 2008 2:59PM

Hey I got mine, guess I'm part of the cool club now.

Ed @ Oct 8th 2008 3:00PM

can someoine send me one please :)

eddreed@hotmail.com

VaTifosi @ Oct 8th 2008 3:01PM

They sent me 2 to both of my email addresses.

Gaucho @ Oct 8th 2008 3:01PM

Damn. how many beta keys were given out in total? at this point it seems everyone should have one. not that it really matters at this point since the beta ends this friday and game comes out in 2 weeks.

tom431 @ Oct 8th 2008 3:04PM

Please can i have 1 pleaseeee iv tried everything to get 1 i guess luck just wasnt on my side bbut please !!!!
psn = tom431
email = tom.e-chillin@hotmail.com

VaTifosi @ Oct 8th 2008 3:14PM

Tom, I'll send to your PSN account when I get home around 530pm EST.

tomoguisuru @ Oct 8th 2008 3:05PM

The end day is the 12th.

Hi there, it's SackBoy!
Thanks for reading about me in USA TODAY and thanks for contacting us to be a part of the exclusive extended beta trial of LittleBigPlanet for the PLAYSTATION®3.

Launching on October 21st, LittleBigPlanet is the highly-anticipated community-based game that allows users to play, create and share what they build with other PS3 users all around the world. With this beta trial , which is scheduled to end at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 12, you will be able to play thorough the Garden levels and be able to create and share your levels with users all over the world!