Home version 1.00 now available to beta testers, introduces Clubs [Update]
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Nov 20th 2008 at 12:00PM }
A slew of changes have hit Home in its 1.00 update. The virtual PSP has disappeared, replaced with an easier-to-use Menu Pad (pictured). Various areas of Home have been renamed. An Online Manual and Tutorial have been added, to make it easier to understand the numerous features of Home. Players will now be able to background download new Home areas -- it was a big hassle having to wait for a few minutes before loading each new area.
One of the big features of 1.00 is the Clubs system. This feature allows players to create clubhouses, where up to 32 players can meet. Although this feature is free to beta testers, it will be a paid service when Home rolls out to the public.
The new 1.00 beta looks like a significant improvement over previous versions of the service. Now, we're going to wait for Sony to officially release the service to the entire PlayStation Network community.
Update: The PlayStation Closed Beta site says clubs will be a for-pay service. "Club is a service that requires regular payment. During Closed Beta test users can enjoy this service free of charge." However, a Sony developer clarifies saying "Clubs do not cost money. There will be premium club houses."
[Thanks to everyone that sent this in!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
anda @ Nov 20th 2008 12:06PM
GREAT..!!!!
Gamblerz @ Nov 20th 2008 4:25PM
sadly its only for the beta testerz
Topsu @ Nov 20th 2008 12:58PM
It surely cannot be delayed anymore. Right?
DrunkMiffy @ Nov 20th 2008 12:09PM
Finally!
YAY. That means EU invites very soon! I've even heard this evening as a rumour.. :D
I'm so happy.
Anyone know what you can do in these Clubhouses?
Familyguyrokz @ Nov 20th 2008 12:08PM
PROTIP: Home will never come out. It's all a big prank by Sony. Why else would it be delayed so much?
C-Onor @ Nov 20th 2008 12:18PM
oh, yea...very likely...a big prank? if it was a prank, why would they bother to set out all this news, make a website and give us this info? i mean, why would they go so far as making a website if it was a prank? i dont think sony would be so childish as to make a prank that lasts for so many months...and, if its a PRANK, why would they make a bloody beta for it?
Familyguyrokz @ Nov 20th 2008 12:08PM
PROTIP: Home will never come out. It's all a big prank by Sony. Why else would it be delayed so much?
justwentblack @ Nov 20th 2008 1:22PM
lol @ C-Onor taking this comment way too seriously
drdre74 @ Nov 20th 2008 12:09PM
whatever happened to the codes for the people that downloaded the Home Theme months ago? Did they ever send out codes?
adolson @ Nov 20th 2008 12:15PM
That was only a method to apply for Home beta access - not everyone was accepted. It was supposedly based on your PSN activity.
I got in. I spent $$$ and am on the PSN constantly, but other people who might be even more active than I, did not.
Ben M. @ Nov 20th 2008 4:08PM
if you were one of the lucky few like me. its still a closed beta for now so you just had to be lucky and do everything you could to try and get in
smoothsake @ Nov 20th 2008 12:16PM
@drdre74: i got my invite to home through the d/l of the theme. so yes, codes were sent out already.
i'm glad to see the background d/l of new home areas. it was painfully brutal to go somewhere and have to sit and wait until the area finished d/l'ing. i wasn't a big fan of the virtual psp either.
DETH-DEFIANCE @ Nov 20th 2008 12:17PM
"I'm so excited i could pee!"
Refath @ Nov 20th 2008 12:41PM
I got invited today. They gave me a code in email. I redeem the code in ps3 and two downloads came up. PS3 home beta 85 Mb and Namco arcade trial 106 Mb. I downloaded the home beta and signed in. I got to "initialize" Part and then messege "Connection error. Try a few seconds or restart the system". I did but no luck. Just a moment ago i tried it again and it said V 1.00 is needed. So m downloading it now 77Mb. Does anyone have this problem? Plz help me. Thanks in advance. Is Home region locked? I am in Bangladesh and using a Singapore PS3. My accout is Singapore and USA. Suggestions welcome. BTW my UPnP is enabled.
Daniel @ Nov 20th 2008 12:51PM
the 1.0 servers are down, for everyone, you'll have to wait until later.
MATT @ Nov 20th 2008 12:29PM
Should've been "Qlubs"
The Aggie CEO @ Nov 20th 2008 1:14PM
seriously?
vaeric @ Nov 20th 2008 12:31PM
Is there any way to currently sign up to be in the Home beta? I just got my PS3 last month and would like to sign up if possible?
HAAS599 @ Nov 20th 2008 1:29PM
Home is so close to release, it isnt worth the trouble to try and get in the beta.
R_man_5K @ Nov 20th 2008 12:41PM
downloading 1.0 now...
I got in to beta via the home theme drawing...
hplcman @ Nov 20th 2008 12:44PM
I'm sort of pissed that I haven't gotten a code for being an annual subscriber to Qore!!! I though that I would have received it by now, and now it looks like I won't get it before it's released!! I'm going to think long and hard about renewing my subscription to Qore next year...
Ranelar @ Nov 20th 2008 12:46PM
You have to pay for a club? Does that mean it's not easy for friends to meet to play a game together?
Ron @ Nov 20th 2008 1:14PM
If anyone has a space HOME Beta code could I please have it? I've tried EVERYTHING to get in, I even traded some jerk Resistance 2 beta codes but he ripped me off. I hope someone has a spare code laying around I would be very greatful I've been waiting for this for like 2 years!!
The Aggie CEO @ Nov 20th 2008 1:16PM
if someone had a code, I'm sure they already used it.......
it'll just be another month dude......get over it....
Daniel @ Nov 20th 2008 12:52PM
The servers are still down, the beta testers have been able to download 1.0 but can't get in just yet. Just to let you guys know.
Refath @ Nov 20th 2008 12:58PM
Thanks daniel. I m new in beta test. So thanks for ur info. I was thinking that something is wrong in my settings. keep us updated ... Thanks
R_man_5K @ Nov 20th 2008 1:07PM
I can confirm... I have it downloaded but it can not connect to servers.
Fusawusa 9799 @ Nov 20th 2008 12:53PM
I wonder if 1.0 was released today because of yesterday's NXE... nevertheless Home is coming soon can't wait!! =D
Jerses @ Nov 20th 2008 1:01PM
Yeah but they should have released 1.0 for the public. I bet the open beta will come out in december 19.
Ayrkain @ Nov 20th 2008 12:53PM
Where are you getting the only-for-pay clubs thing? I'm looking at the patch notes right now, and see nothing that says there will only be for-pay clubs.
Tim Parsons @ Nov 20th 2008 1:01PM
Cool will check this out later, it'll be the first time i've signed into Home in almost a month
Hurricane @ Nov 20th 2008 1:06PM
Is home still just as laggy or has that been fixed yet? That seems to be the biggest issue with home in my opinion.
The Aggie CEO @ Nov 20th 2008 1:18PM
I hope not.....they need to be stress testing the hell out of it over the next few weeks....
Tez @ Nov 20th 2008 1:06PM
If they want us to pay to create a club, they better allow way more than 32 members.
x silence x @ Nov 20th 2008 1:15PM
"One of the big features of 1.00 is the Clubs system. This feature allows players to create clubhouses, where up to 32 players can meet. Although this feature is free to beta testers, it will be a paid service when Home rolls out to the public."
So much for free...
The Aggie CEO @ Nov 20th 2008 1:22PM
Home is Still Free.....
just gonna cost to make a Clan Room......depending on the cost it doesnt sound too bad.......
JaseH @ Nov 20th 2008 9:20PM
Read the update to the article.
There will be free club-houses. It's just that there will be premium ones to choose from.
Simple.
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Ron @ Nov 20th 2008 1:15PM
my email is illmatic291@aol.com btw. :)
rrdmxjedah @ Nov 20th 2008 1:15PM
so when Qore subscribers are getting access?
The Aggie CEO @ Nov 20th 2008 1:17PM
considering how Qore shafted people on Betas before.......I'd Say Qore users get in 2 weeks before it goes PUBLIC.......
Lavat @ Nov 20th 2008 1:17PM
I got the code a week ago for downloading the theme. I must have spent alot of time on my ps3 for them to send it to me. That means I am special...and better than all of you.
Riley Freeman @ Nov 20th 2008 1:23PM
so wheres home for qore users? they said it was coming this month. i dont see it
BerkleyJ @ Nov 20th 2008 1:34PM
Servers are still down.
PSN: John-Paul-Jones @ Nov 20th 2008 1:39PM
From my understanding, I never knew that when Sony said that Home would be coming out this year it would actually mean the public beta and NOT the finished/polished version.
wtf....
HardBoiled2009 @ Nov 20th 2008 1:44PM
Yes it's a Open Beta To Everyone and it said in the fall .. winter starts officially December 22nd i believe... anyways i think this is all Europe sided news isn't it ? cause i heard this was for Europeans and not North America. either way i can wait .. i am not holding my breath.
iamkid @ Nov 20th 2008 3:40PM
true, but i dont see them saying that it WONT, so who knows. gotta what and see what happens.
pat1202003 @ Nov 20th 2008 1:43PM
SWEET!!! Downloading now!
hatmantc @ Nov 20th 2008 3:46PM
I'm kinda dissapointed they got rid of the virtual psp. It was pretty easy to use and looked cool only thing they needed to work on was the message system inside the psp
Tim Parsons @ Nov 20th 2008 8:58PM
Likewise but this new device and it's menu system are much better then the PSP XMB style
pEdObEaR @ Nov 20th 2008 2:08PM
I've had a PS3 since launch, a PSN account since December 06, spent at least $200 in the PS Store, I was in the R2 private beta, the Killzone 2 beta, Warhawk beta, bought every episode of Qore (not a subscriber) and I STILL HAVEN'T GOT A HOME INVITE. I may shoot myself tonight.