Final Fantasy VII PS1
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £35.14 | £18.17 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £38.01 | £19.72 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £42.25 | £5.86 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £41.40 | £5.84 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £41.30 | £5.86 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £41.39 | £5.88 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £41.47 | £5.86 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £30.67 | £22.17 | £52.24 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £40.53 | £22.17 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £40.38 | £22.06 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £40.53 | £22.00 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £40.44 | £21.92 | £130.70 | 10 |
Game History
Final Fantasy VII was developed by Square (now Square Enix) and released for the PlayStation 1 on January 31, 1997 in Japan. The game launched in North America on September 7, 1997 and reached Europe in 1998. It was directed by Yoshinori Kitase, produced by Shinji Hashimoto, and featured character design by Tetsuya Nomura, whose distinctive aesthetic became iconic.
The game was a critical and commercial phenomenon. It received widespread acclaim from reviewers and became one of the best-selling PlayStation titles, eventually moving over 10 million copies worldwide. Final Fantasy VII demonstrated that Japanese RPGs could achieve massive mainstream success outside Japan, particularly in North America. Its success significantly boosted PlayStation's market position against competitors like Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn.
Final Fantasy VII is historically significant to collectors today because it represents a watershed moment in video game history. As one of the first major Japanese role-playing games to achieve blockbuster status in Western markets, it influenced an entire generation of game developers and remains a benchmark for the genre. Original PlayStation copies, particularly first pressings and Japanese versions, are sought after by collectors. The game's cultural impact has only grown over time, especially following the release of the 2015 remake announcement and subsequent remake titles.
An interesting development story involves the game's ambition relative to hardware limitations. The three-disc format was necessary due to the PlayStation's storage constraints, and the developers pushed the system's capabilities with pre-rendered backgrounds and ambitious cinematic sequences that were groundbreaking at the time. The game also featured an extensive soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu, who became renowned for his work on the series.
The cultural phenomenon surrounding Final Fantasy VII extended beyond its release, spawning numerous spin-offs, films, novels, and merchandise. This expanded universe has maintained interest in the original game among both long-time fans and new audiences discovering the title through subsequent releases and remakes.