SCEJ’s new research method: Play for pay

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ) wants to know what players think about their video games on the PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation Portable (PSP), and PlayStation 3 (PS3). And the best thing about this is that they are willing to pay some cash.

Qualified applicants include anyone within the age bracket of nine to 30 years old. Of course, the minors (those below the age of 20) should be accompanied with a guardian when the video game testing is conducted on Sony’s Aoyoma Tokyo office.

After playing one video game title for around three hours, the individual is entitled to receive 2,500 Yen or roughly around US$ 21. Also, in the event that the test reached six hours, the payment will be doubled (US$ 42) and lunch will be provided.

Registration began last April 23 and will end on May 6. Testing sessions will take place two or three times in six months. SCEJ’s targetting to get at least 1,000 participant.

Oh well, all of these is for Japan. We wonder if Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) will employ the same research method. If it does, will you sign up?

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ) wants to know what players think about their video games on the PlayStation 2 (PS2), PlayStation Portable (PSP), and PlayStation 3 (PS3). And the best thing about this is that they are willing to pay some cash.

Qualified applicants include anyone within the age bracket of nine to 30 years old. Of course, the minors (those below the age of 20) should be accompanied with a guardian when the video game testing is conducted on Sony’s Aoyoma Tokyo office.

After playing one video game title for around three hours, the individual is entitled to receive 2,500 Yen or roughly around US$ 21. Also, in the event that the test reached six hours, the payment will be doubled (US$ 42) and lunch will be provided.

Registration began last April 23 and will end on May 6. Testing sessions will take place two or three times in six months. SCEJ’s targetting to get at least 1,000 participant.

Oh well, all of these is for Japan. We wonder if Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) will employ the same research method. If it does, will you sign up?