From:PlayOnline 02/23/2004 23:00 [PST] North American PlayStation 2 Launch Date Set! PlayOnline for PlayStation 2 will launch in North America on March 23, 2004! With this release, North America will join Japan in offering PlayOnline for both Windows and PlayStation 2. We look forward to seeing many new faces online. We'll strive to bring you outstanding service and support as our membership grows. Thank you for your continued support!