Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why would someone pay me to play games?

The Gaming industry is a business; each business wants to sell a product that it's consumers will like and recommend to others. If a game company sells games that they do not test, what do you suspect will happen? The untested games will have bugs in them and most customers will find those bugs and return those games due to all the glitches and this game company will not make any money. A business that does not make any money will not be in business for long. If a Game company pays 100 people to test their games and because of their testing 100,000 people will NOT return that game, this company has just made a profit.

2. Is there a limit to how many games I can beta test, or how much money I can make?

The only limit to how many games you can play/test and the amount of money you can make is your time. If you wish to put full-time effort into beta testing, then you will make more money. Your income will be completely dependent on your effort and attentiveness.

3. What is the method through which I'll be paid? How often will I be paid?


This will depend on the company that you work for. Most companies pay bi-weekly by check or direct deposit. You will have to talk with the Human Resources department of that company about further details.

4. Are there jobs available for residents of Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia, Africa, or other countries?

At this moment we only list jobs for: US, UK, and Canada. No other countries are supported at the moment.

5. What if I don't have all the platforms? Will I be provided with a new XBOX 360, PS2, PS3, etc? What if I have a slow computer?

This will depend on the company. The job description will dictate whether you will be provided with a new system (if you don't have it) or whether having the new system is a requirement to land the job. This will be disclosed to you when you apply for the job.

6. Is there an age requirement?

Yes, there is. In order to apply for a job you MUST be 18 years of age or older, there are no exceptions. This is due to child labor laws.

7. Where do I sign up?

I recommend you register with Testing Guru, as they have helped me and a couple of friends of mine get our first game testing jobs. It costs about $35 to register with them, but it's totally worth it. There are other such agencies out there, but you have to be very careful not to get involved with scams, or you'll never get a paying job.