As far as the PS2 version and PC version there the same game (other than a few keyboard comands).

See URL

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/play_online.html

And the release date for the PC version is late Oct. with an ETA of 10/28/03. But we all know how that goes.

See URL

http://gamestore.ign.com/product.asp...id=645389#ship

And the release date for the PS2 version I have read but have no solid proff that it is supose to be released in early 2004.

My recommendations if you really want to play the game get the PC version unless you already have the network pack for PS2. Simple because there new console, the PS3, I have read will have all that included so why pay extra for it. And it will take on a whole new gaming engine as well and will not be able to play old games as far as I know, see Electronic Gaming Issue July 2003. That will mean expansions will be the cost you the game and the new console.

And for other great info on the game befor it comes out vist:

http://ffxi.crgaming.com/

See you all after the PC release.