DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 14 June 1991 Publisher Square / NTT Product ID ISBN4-87188-128-8 Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 0.6 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.12

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'Setting Data Compilation' released a few days before the game. First in a set of 4 official Final Fantasy IV books, this one serves as a general introduction to the game: large illustrated sections introduce the characters, locations, vehicles, and monsters. 80 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 19 July 1991 Publisher Square Product ID SHVC-F4 Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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The Final Fantasy recipe really benefits from the SFC's additional technological power: the visuals and sound are vastly improved, as is the overall dramatic impact. A classic of the series. Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 25 July 1991 Publisher Square / NTT Product ID ISBN4-87188-131-8 Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 0.8 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.18

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'Elementary Knowledge Compilation', book 2 in a set of 4. Covers character stats and level-up ratios, illustrated armoury and item inventories, and presents every town and castle with maps & shop listings. 128 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 5 Sep 1991 Publisher Square / NTT Product ID ISBN4-87188-136-9 Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 0.9 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.20

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Third official guide from Square: an 'Aggressive Analytical Compilation' battle handbook that takes a close look at every single different group strategy, attack pattern and boss battle, followed by a comprehensive monster list. 144 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 28 Oct 1991 Publisher Square / NTT Product ID ISBN4-87188-138-5 Size (cm) 18.2 x 12.8 x 1.2 (B6) Weight (kg) 0.26

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Fourth and final official Square book, a 'Thorough Capture Compilation' that to all extents is the most useful one of the lot: here over 130 pages of maps are featured: overworld, towns, castles, dungeons, caves... Everything covered. 184 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 29 Oct 1991 Publisher Square Product ID SHVC-FE Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.16

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Modified version of the game with enhanced weapons and armour, making the overall game much easier. Ideal for kids, or beginners. Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 21 Mar 1997 Publisher Square Product ID SLPM-86028 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Remixed port of the SFC version for the PlayStation, with the addition of a few minor tweaks seen in 'Easy Type', a new 'run' command in dungeons, and lavish opening and ending movies. PlayStation case, PS CD-ROM disc, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 21 Mar 1997 Publisher DigiCube Product ID ISBN4-925075-04-7 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.4 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.14

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Official guide book for the PlayStation re-issue, more of a simple introduction to the game than a guide book proper. Features basic 'System', 'World & Character' and 'Story' sections, with copious amounts of Yoshitaka Amano illustrations and a sheet of memory card stickers. 64 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 11 Mar 1999 Publisher Square Product ID SLPS-01945~7 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Deluxe 'Anniversary Package' of the PlayStation Final Fantasy Collection: - Final Fantasy IV - Final Fantasy V - Final Fantasy VI Comes packaged alongside a limited edition Final Fantasy clock. Both items come presented inside a large presentation box.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 11 Mar 1999 Publisher Square Product ID SLPS-01948~50 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.25

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3-in-1 compilation that includes the PlayStation versions of: - Final Fantasy IV - Final Fantasy V - Final Fantasy VI The discs are beautifully presented inside a sea-coloured box. Presentation box, cardboard fold-out CD case with 3 trays, PlayStation CD-ROM x 3, colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 26 Mar 2002 Publisher DigiCube Product ID ISBN4-88787-033-7 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.1 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.34

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Comprehensive guide book for the WonderSwan version, released a couple of days before the game itself. Features character and game system introductions, map & scenario sections, and item & monster listings. 176 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format WonderSwan Released 28 Mar 2002 Publisher Square Product ID SWJ-SQRC09 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Following the WonderSwan versions of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II, Square move straight on to the 4th chapter with this top-class handheld reworking that lacks the PlayStation's polish, but adds a few extra details here and there for variety's sake. Standard WSC cardboard packaging, 32Mbit cartridge, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 15 Dec 2005 Publisher Square Enix Product ID AGB-BZ4J-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 8.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Final Fantasy IV returns once again, on the Game Boy Advance this time. Improves ever so slightly on the WS version, mostly in the sound department. Standard GBA cardboard packaging, 64Mbit cartridge, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 15 Dec 2005 Publisher Square Enix Product ID OXY-S-REH Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Deluxe box set presentation of the GBA Final Fantasy IV. Includes the stand-alone game, and a limited edition Game Boy Micro designed by Yoshitaka Amano.

DETAILS Format Nintendo DS Released 20 Dec 2007 Publisher Square Enix Product ID NTR-YF4J-JPN Size (cm) 13.5 x 12.3 x 1.3 Weight (kg) 0.08

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The DS plays host to no less than the 6th version of Final Fantasy IV. Understandable really - as one of the best-written and 'darker' episodes of the saga, it remains a firm favourite. We'd still recommend you play it on the big screen though. Standard DS case, DS game card, instructions booklet.