‘Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster’ titles climb high on the Xbox store, proving Xbox players actually do love JRPGs
Love for the classic 2D Final Fantasy games still holds up today as it skyrockets across Xbox store charts across the world
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UPDATE (October 5, 2024):Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection has shot up to 1st place in the Top Paid list in the Xbox Store in Japan (as confirmed via@HazzadorGaming providing a screenshot on X of the Japanese Xbox Store taken by Japanese X user, @s1ckestcanon619).
Original article (October 4, 2024):
On September 26, 2024, Square Enix has started making good on its promise tobring more of its JRPGs to Xbox consolesby releasing the long-awaited Xbox port of theFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collectionduring the 2024 Tokyo Game Show (along withreleasing several Mana games to Xbox).
Demand for this grand compilation of classicFinal Fantasygames has shown to be very high as a week after it launched on Xbox platforms, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection has been seen rising up to the 12th spot on the Top Paid list on the Xbox Store in the U.S. (as sighted on Reddit via @HazzadorGamin at X).
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster has made its way to the 12th Top Paid game on Xbox store for the U.S #SquareEnix https://t.co/GwGpS5n7d4 pic.twitter.com/oGT4bVu6YmOctober 4, 2024
We at Windows Central also checked the game’s position on theXboxStore in other countries. While the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection only holds the 20th spot in the UK, it has hit a high 13th spot in Xbox stores in Germany, and has been riding high in other countries we’ve been able to check as well.
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As a long-time fan of the Final Fantasy series since playing the original Final Fantasy 7 on the PlayStation One during the 1990s, it warms my heart to see so many Xbox players come together and show their love for the 2D-era Final Fantasy titles.
Some of the games in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection like Final Fantasy 1, 4, 5 (my personal favorite of the collection), and 6 have stood the test of time and are still widely regarded as some of the best JRPGs ever made. And now, Xbox fans can finally experience these excellent Xbox JRPGs onXbox Series X|Sfor themselves and see how they helped shape theJRPGgenre into what it is today.
On top of that, these games are also available on Windows PC and are compatible withXbox Play Anywhere. This means you can use some of thebest gaming handheldslike theLenovo Legion Goand play some of thebest Xbox JRPGswhile traveling abroad or visiting a friend’s house as these games are a perfect fit for them.
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With the recent revelation thatSquare Enix confirming its plans to bring Final Fantasy 16 to Xbox, I believe it’s only a matter of time before we see the once-thought-impossible Xbox ports ofFinal Fantasy 16andFinal Fantasy 7 Remakebecome a reality next.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection
Relive the first six legendary entries of the Final Fantasy franchise with rearranged soundtracks and beautiful HD remastered graphics in one definitive package with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection.
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander’s expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry’s most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
