Final Fantasy VII (1997)

Final Fantasy VII (1997)

PlayStation · 1997

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About this game

This version of Final Fantasy VII is a Chinese-made unlicensed "demake" (a remake of a game that uses inferior technology) of the popular Japanese RPG Final Fantasy VII .

This version retains most of the dialogue (translated into Chinese) of the original release, and, with a few exceptions, the narrative develops in exactly the same way.

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Naturally, given the much more limited technology of this version's platform, everything else has been changed accordingly.

For all purposes, the game looks, sounds, and plays like a Famicom (NES) game.

Much of the graphics and sounds have been ripped from other games (usually early Final Fantasy installments).

The gameplay underwent some significant changes.

Many of the monsters are entirely different.

The difficulty level is much higher than in the original version.

The game still retains the materia system (equipment imbued with magic spells that can grow), but it has been simplified, and the growth is much slower.

The characters are unable to execute any "limit break" attacks.

Much of the original game's content has been eliminated, such as all the mini-games, optional locations (there is no town of Wutai), optional characters (no Yuffie and/or Vincent), and optional bosses (no "weapon" monsters).

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About PlayStation

The original PlayStation (1994) brought CD-based gaming and 3D graphics to the mainstream, ending Nintendo's console dominance of the previous two generations. It's now firmly in "retro collecting" territory: original jewel cases with intact manuals command a real premium over disc-only copies, and several RPGs from its later years (when Sony deliberately courted the genre) are among the most expensive commonly-collected games from the era.

Gamevaro tracks Final Fantasy VII (1997) for PlayStation with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.

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Price history

PAL · Loose / Item only
€15.60
€-18.10
▼ 53.7%
€14 €21 €28 €36 07-0507-1007-12

Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only
€15.60
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Boxed (CIB)
€29.36
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Sealed / New
€360.42
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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only
€29.79
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Boxed (CIB)
€28.83
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Sealed / New
€34.06
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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only
€26.20
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Boxed (CIB)
€28.83
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Sealed / New
€34.06
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-12 Loose / Item only PAL €15.60 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Sealed / New PAL €360.42 pricecharting
2026-07-12 Boxed (CIB) PAL €29.36 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Sealed / New PAL €360.26 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Loose / Item only PAL €15.57 pricecharting
2026-07-10 Boxed (CIB) PAL €24.27 pricecharting
2026-07-05 Loose / Item only NTSC-J €26.20 eBay US
2026-07-05 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-J €28.83 eBay US
2026-07-05 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €29.79 eBay US
2026-07-05 Sealed / New NTSC-J €34.06 eBay US
2026-07-05 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €28.83 eBay US
2026-07-05 Sealed / New NTSC-U €34.06 eBay US
2026-07-05 Loose / Item only PAL €33.70 eBay NL
2026-07-05 Boxed (CIB) PAL €35.25 eBay NL
2026-07-05 Sealed / New PAL €36.98 eBay NL

Market insights

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PAL is 91% cheaper
The PAL version (€15.60) is significantly cheaper than NTSC-U (€29.79) loose. CIB: PAL €29.36, NTSC-U €28.83.
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CIB commands 88% premium
A complete PAL copy (€29.36) costs 88% more than a loose copy (€15.60). Sealed goes for €360.42.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Final Fantasy VII (1997), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.

Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Final Fantasy VII (1997) worth?

Final Fantasy VII (1997) for PlayStation is currently worth €15.60 loose, €29.36 complete in box, and €360.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Final Fantasy VII (1997) rare?

Final Fantasy VII (1997) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Final Fantasy VII (1997)?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Final Fantasy VII (1997), loose is €15.60 and CIB is €29.36 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Final Fantasy VII (1997) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Final Fantasy VII (1997) is currently worth €15.60 loose, versus €29.79 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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