Final Fantasy IX PS1
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- Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Final Fantasy IX 9 F Vintage VTG 2000 Memory Card Sticker £23.67
- Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Final Fantasy IX 9 F Vintage VTG 2000 Memory Card Sticker £23.67
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- Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Final Fantasy IX 9 F Vintage VTG 2000 Memory Card Sticker £23.67
- Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Final Fantasy IX 9 F Vintage VTG 2000 Memory Card Sticker £23.67
- Sony PlayStation 1 Ps1 Final Fantasy IX 9 Memory Card Sticker AS IS READ £11.83
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £22.43 | £11.83 | £27.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £22.81 | £11.83 | £27.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £30.83 | £10.43 | £35.93 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £28.25 | £15.15 | £35.16 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £26.41 | £10.43 | £35.37 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £29.05 | £15.29 | £36.04 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £26.35 | £10.40 | £35.28 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £24.80 | £13.30 | £30.86 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £24.73 | £13.30 | £30.86 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £24.60 | £13.23 | £30.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £24.61 | £13.20 | £30.62 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £24.52 | £13.15 | £30.51 | 10 |
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Game History
Final Fantasy IX was developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the PlayStation 1 console. The game was directed by Hiroyuki Ito and produced by Hironobu Sakaguchi, marking a deliberate return to the series' fantasy roots after the science fiction-focused Final Fantasy VII and VIII. The development team sought to celebrate the franchise's 20-year history by incorporating design elements from earlier numbered entries.
Final Fantasy IX was released in Japan on July 7, 2000, followed by North American release on February 10, 2001, and European release later that same year. The game shipped on four discs and arrived near the end of the original PlayStation's lifecycle, as the PS2 was already announced.
Critical reception was generally positive, with reviewers praising its charming character design, imaginative world, and traditional fantasy narrative. However, some critics felt it represented a step backward compared to Final Fantasy VII's technical ambition. Commercially, the game sold respectably but underperformed relative to its predecessors, partly due to its late-generation release timing and competition from other major titles.
Today, Final Fantasy IX holds significant value among collectors for several reasons. Its four-disc format and late PS1 release make complete, well-maintained copies increasingly scarce. The game is regarded by many fans and critics as one of the series' finest entries, with retrospective appreciation growing considerably over the decades. It marked an important creative statement about the franchise's identity and is frequently cited as underrated when compared to VII and VIII.
An interesting development note is that the game's production involved extensive use of the PlayStation's 3D capabilities to create pre-rendered backgrounds, a technique refined from Final Fantasy VII. The development team also faced challenges working on aging hardware while simultaneously developing for next-generation platforms. Final Fantasy IX was later ported to various modern systems, introducing the game to new audiences and cementing its legacy as a critical favorite within the franchise's extensive catalog.