Final Fantasy NES
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £31.14 | £17.44 | £53.01 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £27.56 | £17.36 | £43.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £27.56 | £17.36 | £43.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £30.98 | £17.44 | £52.60 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £30.00 | £17.14 | £52.91 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £30.04 | £17.14 | £53.08 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £29.98 | £17.14 | £52.79 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £29.98 | £17.14 | £52.79 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £28.23 | £17.14 | £43.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £30.85 | £17.14 | £52.51 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £29.38 | £17.14 | £43.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £27.35 | £17.14 | £43.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Final Fantasy was developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, with music composed by Nobuo Uematsu, establishing a creative partnership that would define the franchise. The development team drew inspiration from earlier Dragon Quest games while aiming to create something more ambitious and story-driven.
Final Fantasy was released in Japan on December 18, 1987. It arrived in North America in May 1990 through Nintendo's publishing efforts, significantly later than its Japanese debut. This staggered release meant the game reached Western audiences years after its initial success in Japan.
The game achieved strong commercial success in Japan and solid sales in North America despite arriving late to the NES market cycle. Critics praised its engaging narrative, character customization system, and soundtrack. The game's success was crucial for Square's survival as a company, as the developer faced financial difficulties before Final Fantasy's release.
Final Fantasy is historically significant to collectors as the title that launched one of gaming's most iconic franchises. The NES cartridge has become a sought-after collectible, particularly early Japanese copies and North American releases. The game's relative scarcity in certain regions and its foundational importance to RPG history contribute to its collector value.
An interesting aspect of Final Fantasy's development is that Sakaguchi named the game as a form of gamble—if it failed, it would be Square's last major project. The title reflected his belief that this was his final chance to succeed in the video game industry. The game's success saved the company and enabled Square to continue developing sequels that became increasingly ambitious.
The original NES Final Fantasy also introduced gameplay elements that became staples of the series, including job classes, an airship for exploration, and a world-spanning narrative. Its influence on the JRPG genre remains substantial, making it essential to understanding video game history and a cherished artifact for collectors of classic gaming.