http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/square-enix-accepting-beta-applications-for-pc-final-fantasy-xiv/
http://entry.ffxiv.com/na/index.html
I signed up, if you sign up too, post here and once we have access we'll play together and I'll post handles

this is the PS3 and PC beta. it's both!

Hmm, so you're required to run some sort of game-dedicated fan site to be eligible?
At least I can't find anything similar to "I don't run a fan site" in the following list, and the question requires an answer.
FINAL FANTASY XIV
FINAL FANTASY XI
An offline FINAL FANTASY title
A Square Enix game that is not a FINAL FANTASY title
Another MMORPG
A fan site that is none of the above
Oh well, "none of the above" will have to do I guess.

that's what I selected, but I do run a video game fansite... for TetrisAttack!
TetrisAttack.org
it's very new, don't go there unless you want to see some lame default wordpress view.

Nah, it says the PS3 beta comes later. Fine print. ;)

when I registered, it said I had the option to choose which beta I wanted to sign up for.

...Oh.
...Well, okay then. :D

I got accepted.

You have to be over 18... Damn! The fanboy within me will have to be patient.

I really loved final fantasy VIII and I would love to be able to play this. I just don't think my computer is high end or modern enough to run it. Even though my computer is only about 6 months old. Although these days a PC is obsolete pretty much as soon as you purchase it and take it home to set it all up. Still going to check out this beta though.
Yikes. The requirements are beyond my current linguistic ability O.o I can only speak Fluent English, Ancient Sumerian (Not good am very rusty) and I have also been told by friends and family I do a very good verbal impression of Smeagol/Gollum. I also don't have any game fansites...Yet.
Although I know there will be plenty of people who will be able to meet these requirements on this fine Website = )
Requirements for the Final Fantasy XIV Beta Signup:
Slow down, chocobo! Before applying, you need to be 18 years old, have plenty of hard drive space and an internet connection (obviously), be fluent in Japanese, English, French or German for the purpose of bug reports, and have a Square Enix ID account.

North America only?