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Final Fantasy enthusiasts may be running out of time to incorporate the Pixel Remaster Collection into their Nintendo Switch or PS4 collections. The Nintendo Switch edition of Final Fantasy I-VI Anniversary Collection, in particular, is swiftly becoming more rare. Numerous retailers have been sold out for weeks, but you can still grab a copy at Amazon or GameStop. Amazon just reduced the price back to $50 (previously $75). Recently, the Switch edition was priced close to its original price. The PS4 physical edition is also available for $50 at various retailers, although we’ve noticed this offer more frequently than the Switch deal.
Launched last October for Switch and PlayStation, the Anniversary Edition includes a sticker sheet of Final Fantasy character sprites. It’s important to note that this is a genuine physical release, encompassing all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters on the Switch cartridge or PS4 disc (fully compatible with PS5). Square Enix first distributed the physical version in 2023, but the limited print run sold out extremely quickly. The re-launch last fall introduced the collection to major retailers for the first time as the Anniversary Edition.
RPG enthusiasts can benefit from various additional offers on Square Enix role-playing games for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox on Amazon this week, including last year’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. For a revamped version of a Square Enix classic, take a look at Romancing SaGa 2, which is marked down to an unprecedented low price of $30.
Final Fantasy
$50 (previously $75)
The Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition encompasses the Pixel Remasters of these titles:
- Final Fantasy I (NES, 1987)
- Final Fantasy II (NES, 1988)
- Final Fantasy III (Famicom, 1990)
- Final Fantasy IV (SNES, 1991)
- Final Fantasy V (SNES, 1992)
- Final Fantasy VI (SNES, 1994)
All six titles underwent extensive graphical and audio renovations for the Pixel Remaster series. Square Enix recreated the sprites based on the original pixel art. Series composer Nobuo Uematsu oversaw the development of the rearranged soundtracks. Players also have the option to enjoy the classic soundtracks, but the revamped versions are impressive.
A variety of enhancements were incorporated, such as quick save options, customizable text styles, experience multipliers, auto-battle features, the option to disable random encounters, and additional improvements. You can also explore the in-game bestiary and illustration gallery while enjoying classic melodies with a music player.
The Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition encompasses the Pixel Remasters of these titles:
- Final Fantasy I (NES, 1987)
- Final Fantasy II (NES, 1988)
- Final Fantasy III (Famicom, 1990)
- Final Fantasy IV (SNES, 1991)
- Final Fantasy V (SNES, 1992)
- Final Fantasy VI (SNES, 1994)
All six titles underwent extensive graphical and audio renovations for the Pixel Remaster series. Square Enix recreated the sprites based on the original pixel art. Series composer Nobuo Uematsu oversaw the development of the rearranged soundtracks. Players also have the option to enjoy the classic soundtracks, but the revamped versions are impressive.
A variety of enhancements were incorporated, such as quick save options, customizable text styles, experience multipliers, auto-battle features, the option to disable random encounters, and additional improvements. You can also explore the in-game bestiary and illustration gallery while enjoying classic melodies with a music player.
Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition (PlayStation)
$50 (previously $75)
The Pixel Remasters initiative by Square Enix first emerged on PC and mobile in Summer 2021 featuring the trio of 8-bit Final Fantasy installments and concluded with Final Fantasy VI in February 2022. The collection was subsequently migrated to PlayStation and Switch last year and to Xbox Series X|S in September.
The authentic Final Fantasy III was initially exclusive to Japan until the 3D overhaul for Nintendo DS was launched. Long-term enthusiasts in North America might recall Final Fantasy VI, arguably the finest title in the series, under the name Final Fantasy III.
The games can be experienced in any sequence, though it’s fascinating to observe the progression of the series from the 8-bit generation on the Nintendo Entertainment System to the 16-bit phase of the Super Nintendo.
If you’re passionate about the classic Final Fantasy titles, you should also explore FF Dot: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy. This delightful 280-page hardcover volume provides a thorough examination of the stunning artwork, which, with the availability of the Pixel Remasters, has shown to be ageless.
And if you’re in search of a physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for PS5, Amazon has reduced the price of this year’s reprint to just $40.
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