Square Enix has announced that the Xbox 360 Final Fantasy XI Beta will begin on December 10th in Japan.

The Final Fantasy XI Beta will be given free with all Xbox 360 units from December 10th, but it is currently unknown how many units will contain the Beta and for how long the Beta will last. Once you get your Xbox 360 and FFXI Beta you simply need to register on the Sqaure Enix PlayOnline portal and then you're away, with Xbox Live doing the rest.

The good news is that even Silver Xbox Live members will be able to take part in the beta. We assume this test is for Japanese Xbox 360 owners only as the date coincides with the Xbox 360's launch in Japan.