[KC_Conspirator]

This is going to sound stupid, but I have the PS2 and do not play online. With my addictive personality, I figured that if I went online I would be playing for 12 hours straight and skipping work for games like "Evercrack". So I never inquired onto online gaming.

But now I want to do it. What kind of hardware or software do I need?

[Safrguns]

I figured that if I went online I would be playing for 12 hours straight and skipping work for games like "Evercrack".

Noooooo!!!!... would NEVER Happen! (grinning)
You'll find no addicts here! (cough cough)
No worries mate!

Most new ps2s these days now come with the needed network card installed. It fits into the back of the console, and has the familiar ethernet port ready for connection to a dsl or cable modem. If your's doesn't have one, you'll need to find a place that sells them separately. (Wal Mart?)

Don't bother with dial up... it's not worth it. It's either high speed heaven or lag line hell.