(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There has been alot of talk about "beta" versions of games. You will find people discussing this in the Little Big Planet section COWAW section, and many more.

Some people will ask what a beta is, other are just too shy and want to fit in with the crowd. So to those people who don't ask what a beta is, but still wonder, this is for you.

What is a beta?

A beta is pretty much a trial version of a game. The version is still not perfected and has a chance of being changed before the game is release. Randomly chosen gamers are emailed the beta code so they can play the beta game. Not every game has a beta. That is because the developers want to see the glitches the players will find, this is so they can fix it before the release. Games such as Fifa or PES have no betas since they are soccer games and many glitches are found in those games.

What is a beta code?

A beta code is a code emailed to you by the game developers. This code must be entered in a certain place depending on whether you own a xBox 360 or a Playstation 3.


For the Playstation 3:

1. Go to (on PS3) Account Management > Transaction Management > Redeem Promotional Code
3. Input code
2. Begin downloading beta

For Xbox 360:*

1. Log into Xbox Live with your gamer profile
2. Access Xbox Live Marketplace through the Xbox 360 Dashboard
3. Click Redeem Code
4. Enter your Xbox Live Marketplace Token when prompted
5. Start the download

*Someone please confirm this is correct


How do I get a beta Code?

There are many ways to acquire a beta code. You can apply for beta codes at the official website of the game,enter competitions in hope of winning the prize, pre-order the game or you can just ask a friend.


Hope that helped you guys out.

Dude, all I'm saying is, if one person asks what a beta is, that means he is either 7 years old, or maybe he is not good with english. I'm not trying to be offensive to anyone here by saying that, but I guess that person should PM somebody who knows what a beta is. Or maybe look in the dictionary.

Still if one person is wondering what a beta is I'm sure he is not the only one. Some people are lazy and don't want to look in Urban Dictionary. And another reason I make these helpful threads is because it gives me something to do in my spare time.

It would be like telling IGN not to make game reviews because that if people wanted to know more about the game they should buy it.

i think this should me sticky'd, quite useful information i think!

yeah good post dude =]

Thanks for the good feedback guys

thank you Evilrip this helped me out big your a good guy and i agree with u on what u said about lordafi

First of all, don't flame. Second, who are you? You just joined. You are probably EvilRip, who made an account on a different computer just to flame me, or like a friend who's been told to say what a good guy Evil is.

So please, don't post in here just to say who's better and who's not alright?

Lordafi please do not accuse me of making another account. I could possibly be banned for that and I don't appriciate it. That is not me the account was made in august and I was out of the country at that time. Just because someone new member agrees with me doesn't mean I made that account.

Neither is this guy my friend nor have I ever seen him on NGU. Like I said please stop making false accusations

beta is the second letter in the greek alphabet :p

but anyways, nice description.