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Final Fantasy VIII

PlayStation · 1999 · RPG

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How much is Final Fantasy VIII worth on PlayStation? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 1999 RPG release, with recent price trends. In UK / PAL it currently values around £102 new and £18 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 44 (MID-ALPHA tier). Sealed value is up 19% over the past 5 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £237.

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Final Fantasy VIII remains a landmark PlayStation-era JRPG with undeniable cultural significance and a sustained collector community. However, the original PAL physical release exists in broad circulation across multiple platforms (PS1, PS3, PSP) and has been reprinted multiple times, including modern re-releases. The sealed market reflects this availability—copies are consistently obtainable at elevated prices, but supply is not constrained by scarcity. Collector interest is established but cooling; the title is recognized as essential rather than pursued as a rare acquisition. The experimental narrative structure and junction system maintain niche appeal among dedicated fans, but mainstream collector momentum has stabilized into heritage status rather than active discovery.

Final Fantasy VIII price guide — value by region

Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)
NEW£237
USED£8
CEV—
UK / PALSHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£102
USED£18
CEV£77
VAULT SCORE 44 MID-ALPHA
DEMAND Established · MOVEMENT Cooling · STABILITY Stable
North America (NTSC-U)
NEW£154
USED£20
CEV—
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Final Fantasy VIII — frequently asked questions

How much is Final Fantasy VIII worth on PlayStation?
Final Fantasy VIII on PlayStation currently values around £102 new and £18 used in UK / PAL, with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £77. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Final Fantasy VIII rare or collectible?
Final Fantasy VIII has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 44 (MID-ALPHA tier) — a 0–100 rating of its collector demand and desirability based on live market data.
What is the difference between the new and used price of Final Fantasy VIII?
A sealed (new) copy of Final Fantasy VIII trades around £102, while a used complete copy is about £18, a premium of roughly £84 for sealed.
Are import copies of Final Fantasy VIII cheaper?
Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £237, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.

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