Sony rewards program

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While there are certainly sales over the course of the year, being a gamer isn't necessarily an inexpensive hobby. For that reason, many gamers flock to opportunities to earn a little bit back when they purchase games and consoles, but unfortunately, one such opportunity appears to be coming to an end for most users.

For those not in the know, Sony and the PlayStation Store have offered a reward system for some time now. Sony Rewards, when tied to a PlayStation Store account, gives buyers points for each purchase made through the store that can then be used towards game discounts and purchases. However, some new requirements are being put in place in order to earn points.

In an email that began rolling out to subscribers today, major changes were announced for Sony's reward program that will begin on January 1, Then there is the 5 year level, at which point you will lose Rewards Points earned regardless whether you are an active member or not. Any points you earned on purchases made on January 1st will expire on January 1, regardless of whether you remain active or not.

If you buy something from a Sony store on March 1, , those points will expire on March 1, whether you are an active member or not. It is not likely that you will let 5 years pass without drawing your Reward Points account down to zero — unless you are under Yes, this is a random number, but you can pick your own. The points may be important to you when you are a teenager or a college student, but when life starts catching up with you, priorities change.

Your significant other may require you spend more time with them than your PlayStation — a difficult choice, true. What is important to remember is that those Reward Points are the result of having spent money for Sony stuff, so losing them is like throwing money away. Even if you will not use them yourself, find someone who will appreciate them and cash in before Sony does.

Sony has developed a feature called Passes, which give you the opportunity to earn Reward Points by completing Challenges using your PlayStation card. Completing a Challenge opens the door to earning a Pass, which then leads to adding more points to your account. The best thing about Passes is that you can unlock them just by doing the normal things you do every day with your Sony PlayStation. All you have to do is keep track of the new Challenges and Passes that become available on your PlayStation card.

A quirky rule is that you must be in one of the 50 United States to use Challenges and Passes. Sony has taken these Passes to a whole new level. The Trail Blazer Pass requires a bit more from you. Because it is a free trial it is really not costing you anything, so the idea is that you might see something you like and become a paid subscriber.

This seems like a win-win for both you and Sony. Speaking of subscribing to new services, another Pass is the Entertainment Trifecta. Of course, the amount you have to spend in real dollars is increasing, but if you notice the number of Reward Points you are earning is also increasing. As we mentioned earlier, the bottom line for Reward Points is that you spend a dollar and you get a Reward Point.

They must be digital downloads, though as was true with the Triple Feature Pass there is no requirement that you watch or keep them. Rewards at your fingertips With the new app from Sony Rewards, the cutting edge of entertainment is always one tap away. Enter your mobile number. We'll text a link to download the app. Full digit Phone Number with no additional characters. Example: Ways to earn Get closer to a world of rewards and earn Sony Rewards points for doing the things you already do, like going to the movies, gaming and more.

Previous Featured Opportunity Exciting adventures await. Learn More. Shop at the Sony Store Use a linked account to earn 1X points on all your purchases. Learn more.