It’s been over a week since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, inflicting serious loss of life and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The Japanese people, together with support and compassion from the global community, are beginning what will be a long recovery process.
Sony Computer Entertainment’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, and so we’ve heard firsthand of the disaster’s impact from our colleagues and friends. As we here in Europe watch the tragic events that continue to unfold, you might be left thinking, “Is there any way I can help?”
Sony Corporation is aiding the recovery through financial contributions and donating radios, batteries and other equipment that can be used in the relief efforts. Today we’re making it possible for you to contribute directly to the earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts through a medium you’re already quite familiar with – the PlayStation Network.
You can make donations in the amounts of €2, €5, €10, €20 from your wallet in the PlayStation Store. With your donation, you’ll get a free Sunrise Blossom Theme for your PlayStation 3. In order to make a donation, click on the ‘Japan Tsunami Appeal’ banner on the homepage of the PlayStation Store or via the latest category.
It’s important to note that your contributions will go directly to the British Red Cross, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – Japan Tsunami Appeal. Every penny and cent will go to the fund, which supports emergency relief and recovery efforts, including deploying personnel, sending relief supplies and providing financial resources.
Many gamers in particular feel a special bond with Japan, even if they’ve never traveled there personally. Its ingenuity and innovation have shaped our industry, and its culture and style have spread to communities across the world.
Please join us now in helping the Japanese people during this great time of need. Together we can have a significant impact on the relief process.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:53 pm by Paranoimia
What a brilliant move. So easy. I’ll be donating shortly.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:54 pm by Boboulus
I Will donate! Does it work in the swedish store?
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:54 pm by Pacman_Ownage
Well done <3
Hope no one is directly affected at SCEE by the travesty.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:54 pm by wardragon989
<3
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:55 pm by DeathByNumbers
Yeah it’s a great idea and one that I would like to see expanded upon in future to cover other regions and charities. It’s such a simple way of donating money. Thank you.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:55 pm by vonhammer
Will do.
I did suggest on the PS forums that a small amount could come out every copy of MA:A when it comes out,or all the money from a DLC skin pack could go to the J Red Cross.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:55 pm by gforce-92
Nicely done SCEE. Will be donating later today
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:56 pm by abcputt
I have just donate
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:56 pm by Roxas598
will do
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:57 pm by wardragon989
Done. Donated £20.
Maybe you guys should look to helping other charities. A helping others section could be really beneficial!
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 8:58 pm by Tenchuwoh
That was a great move!I just did a donate!I am proud for my self=) lol
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:00 pm by koroekun
well done SCEE! will do!
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:03 pm by Mitchel
Nice! I will donate
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:05 pm by Nordlyset87
Thank you for giving me a chance to donate on this way…
Japan <3 ,will donate shortly
Thanks!
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:05 pm by Flinders
Will donate. A great idea.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:06 pm by Adwil24
Amazing, well done SCEE. I hope every PlayStation owner, can find it in their heart to donate.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:09 pm by KjellKanon
I was looking for a proper place to donate, this is brilliant! Thanks
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:10 pm by JigsawPieces
What a great thing to do – thanks. Donated.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:11 pm by Lirion
Done.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:11 pm by Pesico
Very nice way to do this. I will donate to.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:11 pm by jhd_1
Done ….Japan our prayers to you to rise throw this tragedy ….
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:14 pm by LEONOFDEATH
SUGGESTION.
Please could you add an option to donate the spare change anyone might have in their account. an “anything under £2″ option.
I have 50p left in my PSN account and would like to donate it, I dont have any more money i can put in to it.
Im sure alot of people would donate anything going spare in the PSN accounts.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:18 pm by BLACK13
Done, glad to make a small contribution , nice work Sony, how about a donation portal/poster in Home
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:19 pm by DKShadow
Donated.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:24 pm by niall077
will donate once I get on my ps3.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:25 pm by Noctai
What LEONOFDEATH said, I still have a euro left on my PSN wallet. If you had more options availible I’m sure alot of people would donate their change.
Wonderfull feature by the way. Would love to see more like these.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:27 pm by nicolaischwartz
This is really nice SCEE! Will donate 10 pounds once i get on my PS3.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:29 pm by Anthropomancer
Done and done, excellent idea.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:30 pm by mike3648
Great idea-glad to see Sony giving its consumers the chance to help. I have donated €5 and will donate more when I get funds.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:31 pm by Noisepurge
donated 10 euros!
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:32 pm by Myst3rialP
This is a very good idea! Thanks for helping in making donations!
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:34 pm by aat08
Donated as well.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:34 pm by Raine7
I feel proud of this wonderful initiative made by Sony, and I’ll donate gladly
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:36 pm by Clxmj
“Many GAMERS in particular feel a special bond with Japan, even if they’ve never traveled there personally. Its ingenuity and innovation have shaped our industry, and its culture and style have spread to communities across the world.”
That touched a nerve right there becuase.. your spot on. Im a ‘Sony Man’ now like, but have always been a ‘Nintendo Boy’ at heart. From growing up with the Mario & Zelda games its hard to let them go. We never had the Internet & TV like it is now, back then, so it was part of our family life (even my Grandmother at one point bless her – 88yrs old \m/) So we appreciate the good stuff that ALL of these companies (past & present) have given us over the years.
It doesn’t matter what console you prefer playing on or what controller you ‘like best’, we’re all gamers at the end of the day.
Anyways. Game related babble out of the way, i was shocked when i finally watched the news and seen the amount of damage thats been done over in Japan – the Red Cross with the help of PSN will definitely get a contribution from this side of the screen & for those that cant contribute for what ever reason but would like to help, fly this on your Clan Tag next time your on COD – P4J (Pray 4 Japan)
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:37 pm by loonytoon1982
Bravo Sony, bravo!
Very pleased to see some sort of a donation being set up and have made my small donation of £5.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:37 pm by CelsiusPT
Well done Sony
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:38 pm by jukkapuska
Shame I only have 2€ to donate. Hope that counts something
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:39 pm by marcindpol
you have my 5 euros:)
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:39 pm by Azerach
Awesome idea! Donated =)
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:44 pm by the_man72
I will be donating here from Australia , this is awsome way to help the victims in this disaster that striked japan
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:45 pm by SgntSafety
£20 donated, thoughts go out to the poor people over there, hope its all resolved as fast as possible and my contribution helps. kudos sony
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:56 pm by Linconan
I donated 20.
Thanks for putting something like this up on the store SONY.
A few clicks and done. Easy
BTW,
On AU Store the 20 is labelled as a 10.
And it doesnt change till you’ve clicked to donate.
5, 10, 10 (<–), 35
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:57 pm by XisTG
Count me in!
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 9:58 pm by leon_uk
Great idea will be donating as soon as go on my PS3
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 10:00 pm by tiago-kun
I will help too.
What a great idea!
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 10:01 pm by sp33dking89
DO like the Whats new. Donated 5 pound
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 10:01 pm by sourav-93
Donated! I donated some money through my college earlier today and now here. Hope every penny helps
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 10:11 pm by EmpireNO
I support Japan. I will donate as much as I can.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 10:16 pm by Shin-Ra
Thankyou for making it easy to donate.
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Posted on 18 March, 2011 at 10:22 pm by haIfy
Good idea will go donate right now.
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