Something I noticed on the alpha test signup page under the beta test section that everyone seems to have over looked, and people are speculating well off the time stated.

"The PlayStation 3 Beta Test will start in conjunction with the PC Beta Test"

So that means PC beta = PS3 beta as well, which according to what Yoshida said will be Jan/Feb.

http://entry.ffxiv.com/alpha/index_na.html

Check the "Beta Tester application section.