Final Fantasy VII (1997)
Xbox One · 1997
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).
About Xbox One
Microsoft's Xbox One launched in 2013 alongside the PS4 and leaned heavily into backwards compatibility and subscription services like Game Pass. Because so many Xbox One owners moved to all-digital libraries, physical Xbox One cartridges — sorry, discs — in good condition are comparatively less common on the secondhand market than their PlayStation equivalents from the same era.
Gamevaro tracks Final Fantasy VII (1997) for Xbox One 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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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €25.00 |
| 2026-06-24 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.06 |
Market insights
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 Xbox One 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 Xbox One is currently worth €25.00 loose. 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 Xbox One 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. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Final Fantasy VII (1997) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Final Fantasy VII (1997) is currently worth €25.00 loose, versus €21.06 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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