Um you shouldn't really be paying $500 just to play betas anyway. I get what you mean but it doesn't really matter that much since you'll be playing the full game anyway. For getting betas I usually just pre-order when ever they have it available. I can live without being in closed betas or even open betas. Its really not that big of a deal. Its just nice to have a little free sample of whats to come. Your whole gaming experience shouldn't revolve around trying to get into a bunch of betas by begging and posting on Playstation Boards all day long.