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 | £41.53 | £5.86 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £41.40 | £5.84 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £39.64 | £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 |
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Game History
Final Fantasy VII was developed by Square (now Square Enix) and directed by Yoshinori Kitase, with producer Hironobu Sakaguchi overseeing the project. The game was released in Japan on January 31, 1997, followed by a North American release on September 7, 1997, and a European release in 1998. It was one of the first major Japanese RPGs to receive a wide Western release.
The game was a critical and commercial phenomenon. It sold over 10 million copies worldwide and became a system-seller for the PlayStation, demonstrating that console RPGs could achieve mainstream success outside Japan. Critics praised its deep storytelling, memorable characters, expansive world, and the then-revolutionary use of 3D graphics combined with pre-rendered backgrounds. The game's narrative about environmental destruction and corporate corruption resonated strongly with players.
Final Fantasy VII is historically significant to collectors today for several reasons. It represents a pivotal moment when RPGs transitioned to 3D gaming and when Japanese gaming culture achieved unprecedented Western acceptance. Original copies, particularly the black-label first edition with the Greatest Hits version released later, have become collectible items. Complete-in-box copies in good condition command higher prices in the collector's market.
The game's cultural impact extended far beyond gaming. Its main character Cloud Strife became one of gaming's most iconic protagonists, and characters like Aerith gained international recognition. The famous scene involving Aerith's death became one of gaming's most discussed narrative moments. The soundtrack by Nobuo Uematsu, particularly "One-Winged Angel," remains celebrated and has been performed in concert halls worldwide.
An interesting development detail is that the game originally had a shorter production timeline than expected because of the team's confidence in the PlayStation hardware. The decision to use pre-rendered backgrounds allowed for richer environments than the hardware could have otherwise supported. The game required three discs, which was unusual for RPGs at the time and demonstrated the scope of the project's ambition.