If you are a gamer and if you would like to test some of the latest games before they hit the store shelves, then becoming a game beta tester may be for you. There is not guarantee that you will ever be accepted to any beta testing program, but it doesn’t hurt to apply. And as always, I recommend you only use beta software on a test machine, since there is a slight possibility it could damage your operating system or cause undue behavior on your system.
As being a beta tester also places some responsibilities on you to actually use the software and file accurate bug reports with the software manufacturer, see the article I wrote on being a beta tester here.
So take a look at at the Microsoft Studio Beta testing program to see if you are interested in participating.
In order to participate, you will either need a .NET Passport account or a Windows Live ID.
Get A Windows Live ID from here.
Good luck!
[tags]microsoft, games, net passport, windows live ID, beta tester [/tags]
this isn’t real
er, yer it is noob! loads of ppl do it. its not like u go to the actual microsoft studios to test the game, u just d/l it from 360 marketplace, or if on pc from internet.
but it aint guna damage ur operatin system im sure.
I live in argetina. Is that a problem, to become a beta tester?
it is a very good game
how do i get in on this?
Hello Antonio,
Check out this link:
http://connect.microsoft.com/MGSBetas
I hope this helps.
This is to any of the big dogs out there . let the unexperince get experince . its hard to make a career out of game testing .
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can i be a beta tester if i live in mexico??
Hi David,
It depends on the company and what product they are testing.
Regards, Ron
Hah, i signed up, i live in monroe washington (14 miles from the main place)
Sounds awesome.
Hi Dustin,
Glad to hear it. Good luck as a beta tester.
Ron
can i get a job with you guys if i dont have a daploma or ged
I would love to be a tester to such a big company i do not care what game iam faced i will get the job done and give a full report about the game and its errors and bugs
Hello josh,
You don’t need a diploma to be a beta tester.
Hi Scott,
Go ahead and apply.
Thanks for the comments, Ron
is there an age requirement for beta testers
how do i get in on this
Heh Mickey,
You can join at this link:
https://connect.microsoft.com/MGSBetas?wa=wsignin1.0
You will need a Windows Live ID as well.
Hope this helps.
can u be beta tester if ur 14?
Hey, im 15 and i play games alot and am interested in beta testing, but is there an age limit? i see some places say 18 or older, but some say no age required. Ron, can you email me about information on beta testing?
Hi Jeremy,
Try this site first:
http://www.voc-online.com/
You will need to sign up for an account to participate.
can u be a beta tester if you are 11
Hello Daniel,
I don’t recall ever being asked my age.
how much does this pay
No pay. But sometimes they send you free software that you have tested.
This site more info on game testing: http://www.gametestercash.com
im 11 years old can i join i love testing games iv been in beta testing fusion fall before
iv also made 3d rpg games
can i be a beta tester if i live in italy??
How do u get paid.
How many games do u test.
When to u get paid.
and how much do u get paid if ur a pro
yh id like it it sounds like good fun i like beta testing
Do u have to be 18 or older?
Can I try to beat Fuse on a beat fusion Fall account?
Is this beta test application still available? Because on https://connect.microsoft.com/MGSBetas?wa=wsignin1.0
There doesn’t seem to be no link to apply as a beta tester.
how old do you got to be???? to be a beta tester
Hello Gregory,
I have never been asked my age when applying to beta test any software or hardware.
hi i live in spain can i do it from home and do i have to pay to find the jobs like all the other websites
Beta testing is free to anyone. All you need to do is sign up.
Is there any chance for myself being under the age of 18 to apply?
Thanks,
Please let me know
Hello Justin,
To be a beta tester there are no age requirements to test most software applications.
i do not think it matters where you live, search microsoft games beta program for the information required.
this message is intended for all people who are not sure about beta testing.
i have just signed up today (23/3/11) and waiting to hear from microsoft for a beta.
you will need a live account and either a xbox 360 or pc.
hope this helps and good luck to you all!!!!!