Final Fantasy 8 Fan Finds Receipt from When the Game Was First Purchased on PS1

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Final Fantasy 8 has gone down in history as a pillar of the Final Fantasy franchise, meaning it constantly has the potential to end up back in the spotlight. Unlike its iconic predecessor, Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 8 did not end up becoming the spearhead of a new blockbuster sub-franchise. However, many fans still feel strongly about the game, to the point that one fan posted about finding a receipt from when the game was first purchased.

In the story of Final Fantasy 8, gamers take on the role of Squall Leonhart, a teenage SEED--a paramilitary operative trained in the art of weapons and magic. Although Squall is introduced as a standoffish loner, it soon becomes clear that he has deep connections with a variety of other young SEED operatives. As a new threat looms over the present, past, and future, it's up to Squall and his team to save the world from a threat they thought was nothing but a myth.

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Redditor Snoodlewonker shared a photograph of an antique receipt saved from when their father first bought a copy of Final Fantasy 8all the way back in 1999. The receipt appears to have several German words noted down in blue pen--possibly a grocery list or notes to self--but the printed text is still clear. Apparently, their father bought his copy of the game at a price of about 100 Deutsche Marks.

Snoodlewonker stated in the accompanying text that 100 Deutsche Marks would be about $76 USD, adjusted for inflation. This may seem like a high price to some, especially since Final Fantasy 8 can currently be bought on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile for an MSRP of just $19.99 USD. However, it should be noted that plenty of big-budget modern