Final Fantasy VIII PS1
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- Vintage Official UK Playstation Magazine Playable Demo Final Fantasy VIII ~ Rare £25.00
- Official PlayStation Magazine Demo Disc 56 Final Fantasy VIII Save PS1 £3.60
- Final Fantasy VIII Demo Disc PAL Official Uk PlayStation Magazine Sled-02258 £18.00
- Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Final Fantasy VIII 8 Vintage VTG Memory Card Sticker £19.78
- Sony PlayStation 1 PS1 Final Fantasy VIII Pocketstation Sticker £23.67
- 1999 Final Fantasy VIII 8 PS1 PC Square Enix Vintage Promo Poster Ad Page Framed £47.92
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £23.80 | £3.60 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £23.88 | £3.60 | £28.74 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £28.60 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £24.70 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £25.86 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £25.95 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £26.71 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £23.64 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £23.26 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £23.19 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £23.53 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £23.62 | £3.79 | £47.92 | 10 |
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Game History
Final Fantasy VIII was developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the PlayStation 1 console. The game was directed by Yoshinori Kitase and produced by Shinji Hashimoto, with character designs by Tetsuya Nomura. Development began in 1996 and took approximately three years to complete.
Final Fantasy VIII was first released in Japan on February 11, 1999. It arrived in North America on September 9, 1999, and in Europe on 2000. The game shipped on four discs and was one of the most anticipated RPG releases of its time.
The game received strong critical acclaim upon launch, with reviewers praising its ambitious graphics, engaging storyline, and innovative gameplay systems like the Junction system for character customization. It was a significant commercial success, becoming one of the best-selling Final Fantasy titles and moving over 8 million copies worldwide across all platforms.
Final Fantasy VIII is historically significant to collectors for several reasons. It represents a technical showcase for the PS1 hardware, featuring pre-rendered backgrounds and sophisticated character models that were cutting-edge for 1999. The game's elaborate presentation and cinematic approach influenced RPG design going forward. Original PS1 copies, particularly Japanese versions and special editions, have become sought-after collector's items, with prices appreciating over time due to the game's cultural impact and relative rarity of pristine copies.
Interestingly, the development team drew inspiration from various sources, including the Cold War for the game's political narrative. The famous ballroom scene with the orchestral "Waltz for the Moon" theme became iconic. One notable aspect of development was the decision to use a real-time 3D battle system rather than turn-based battles displayed on 2D backgrounds, which distinguished it from previous Final Fantasy entries.
Final Fantasy VIII remains culturally significant as a landmark PlayStation RPG and continues to be celebrated by fans and collectors. The game was later ported to PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms, introducing it to new generations while the original PS1 version remains a prized piece of gaming history.