Final Fantasy is one of the most collected sagas in the world and one of the largest. Between the main episodes, spin-offs, remakes and countless editions, where to start? This guide helps you build a coherent Final Fantasy collection, without dispersing or ruining yourself.

Understanding the structure of the saga

Before you buy, you have to visualize the whole. Final Fantasy consists of:

  • The main episodes (the spine, numbered).
  • Remakes and Remasters (often the most accessible versions today).
  • Spin-offs and derived series (tactical, crystal, etc.).
  • Special editions (Collector, Deluxe, steelbook).

A beginner collector has every interest in focusing first on main episodesthen expand.

Which episode to start her collection?

Two schools. Either you leave cult episodes and accessible (often reissued on recent consoles, so affordable), to move forward quickly and please you. Either you directly target the original versions Opus that you prefer, even if you wait to find the right piece at the right price.

The right plan: start with the easy-to-find titles to build a base, then patiently hunt rarer episodes.

The editions to be known

The same Final Fantasy may exist in Standard, Deluxe, Day One or collectorand in several regions (PAL FR, NTSC...). For a clean and legible collection, set yourself a rule: for example " PAL EN, complete in box for the whole series. Consistency makes the collection more beautiful... and easier to complete.

This is precisely where reference the exact version becomes vital. In SideQuest, platform, region, editing and status allow to distinguish variants when data are available and limit duplicates.

The pieces that climb a collection

Some original editions and versions are particularly sought after. Without citing prices (they move), consider that the rarity,full status and limited editions are the three engines of value. To judge a case, rely on the rating (see our rating guide).

Avoid traps

On a saga also requested, two risks: counterfeiting on expensive episodes (see how to recognize them) and the regional confusion/publishing. Always check the consistency between the jacket, the support and what you're really looking for.

Organize its collection Final Fantasy

Such a long saga is a headache. Create a dedicated collection, check the possessed episodes, mark the ones you hunt, and follow your completion percentage. Seeing his series fill in, box after box, is all the collector's satisfaction.

FAQ

How many Final Fantasy games are there?

The saga has many main episodes, plus remakes, remasters and spin-offs: dozens of titles if you count all versions.

By which Final Fantasy start a collection?

By the most accessible and often re-edited episodes, to build a base, before hunting out the rarest original versions.

Should we aim for a single region (PAL or NTSC)?

For a consistent and simpler collection to complete, yes: choose a rule (often PAL FR) and stick to it.