Escape into the living, breathing world of Phantasy Star Online - a futuristic, dynamic adventure involving gamers from around North America. "PSO" is the first online role-playing game playable through Xbox Live. Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II expands on the immensely popular Sega Dreamcast series, which has attracted over 400,000 registered online subscribers. "PSO" features all-new gameplay modes, new content, and offers a stunning array of new character classes, awesome weapons, vicious enemies, and exciting quests. An Xbox Live account is required to play Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II both offline and online. To play the game online, Xbox Live subscribers will be required to buy a "hunter's license" which gives gamers the ability to travel on wild adventures with other Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II gamers. It also provides access to a plethora of exclusive content such as seasonal quests, downloads and rare in-game items. The hunter's license is free of charge for the first two months; after that there is an $8.95 monthly service fee.