http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/08/07/want-into-the-playstation-home-closed-beta-test-heres-how-to-apply/

Want into the PlayStation Home Closed Beta test? Here’s How to Apply

+ Posted by Jack Buser // Director, PlayStation Home

Today we’re announcing the expansion of our closed beta test for PlayStation Home to begin at the end of the month.

Later today, the PLAYSTATION Store will be updated with a PlayStation Home theme. By downloading the theme, users are submitting an application to join the PlayStation Home Beta test community. We will be using a variety of criteria including activity on the PLAYSTATION Network to determine eligibility for the Beta community. Existing beta testers have automatically qualified to be part of the expanded beta.

We’re really excited about this milestone and want our most loyal fans to be a part of the evolution of PlayStation Home.

In Europe, SCEE is also beginning their expanded closed beta, directly targeting consumers who have been most active on PLAYSTATION Network and PLAYSTATION Store. SCEE will be in email contact with their PSN audience very shortly.

Let us know what you think.

I guess I'll be downloading a theme I'll never use.
EDIT: I hope Arcturus posts next so we can keep the dog avatar theme going.

Slowly expanding the closed beta and then starting the open beta. Once the final product is released, the PS3 will have by far the best online service.

Should i get excited over Home? Probably not, it will just get delayed