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Which platforms have a version of Final Fantasy IX?
Square Enix’s official platform page lists iPhone, Android, Steam, Windows 10, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. These are platform-family listings, not a guarantee that each edition is currently on sale in every country. The publisher’s support page says the game content is the same across platforms; graphics and optional settings can vary with hardware. Choose based on your device, storefront, and listed features rather than expecting a different story.
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FINAL FANTASY IX - Nintendo Switch | $38.98 | Buy on Amazon |
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Final Fantasy IX Picture Book: Vivi and Grandpa's Memories for the Sky | $16.77 | Buy on Amazon |
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Final Fantasy IX | $21.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Square Enix says Final Fantasy IX has sold over five million copies since its 2000 release. That is a publisher storefront claim, not a separately dated current sales total.
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Steam
The Steam edition lists high-definition movies and character models, autosave, achievements, and seven boosters, including high-speed and no-encounter modes. Check the live store page for system requirements and any Steam Client support notice before purchasing or installing.
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- Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Nintendo Switch!
- Experience the adventure once again with characters and pre-rendered movies featured in high definition, as well as a new booster system with a selection of various modes such as "high speed" or "no encounters"!
- Abilities - Learn new abilities by equipping items. When fully mastered, these abilities can be used even without equipping items, allowing for nearly endless customization options.
- Trance - Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle. When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills!
- Synthesis - Never let items go to waste. Combine two items or pieces of equipment together and make better, stronger items!
GOG
GOG’s Windows edition is listed as verified for Windows 10 and Windows 11, with modern controller support. GOG also offers an offline installer that can be used without GOG Galaxy, which is useful if you prefer not to rely on its client. GOG describes its work on the game as bringing it “up to today’s standards” through the GOG Preservation Program; that is the storefront’s characterization of its compatibility work, not a guarantee for every PC configuration.
PlayStation: the documented edition is for PS4
Sony’s official listing documents a PS4 digital edition with trophies, boosters, autosave, and high-definition assets. Check the regional PlayStation Store listing for current availability and the edition sold in your country. The available information here does not establish native PS5 availability or complete PS5 backward-compatibility details; verify the current listing for your console before buying.
Nintendo Switch: confirm format and Switch 2 status
Square Enix lists Nintendo Switch, and its store page provides a Switch platform option. That selector alone does not establish whether a particular regional listing is physical or digital. Confirm the format, region, and current listing before purchase. The available information does not settle Switch 2 compatibility, so check the current Nintendo or Square Enix listing if you plan to play on that system.
Xbox: Xbox One is listed; verify newer-console support
Square Enix’s platform page lists Xbox One. It does not establish the current regional store availability or compatibility details for Xbox Series X|S. Check the live Xbox listing for the exact device you intend to use before purchasing.
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- Final Fantasy IX
- Dark times have spread over the world of Gaia.
- Four separate governing nations, some blinded by their short-sighted greed.
- Some persevering in the name of justice, are battling on and off in a deadly game for power.
- One kingdom, that of Lindblum, headed by the honorable and trustworthy Regent Cid, finally decides to take a stand against the unspeakable massacres by the troops of Alexandria.
iPhone and Android: check device requirements first
Square Enix lists versions for iPhone and Android, but the platform listing does not specify current minimum operating-system versions, supported devices, controller support, or availability in every app-store region. Check the live App Store or Google Play listing for your particular phone or tablet before buying or installing.
Quick Recap
How to choose your version
| Route | What the listing establishes | Check before buying |
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| Steam on Windows PC | PC edition; boosters, autosave, achievements, high-definition movies and models | Current system requirements and Steam Client support notice |
| GOG on Windows PC | Windows 10/11 verification, modern controller support, offline installer without Galaxy | Current GOG listing and compatibility with your operating system |
| PlayStation | PS4 digital edition with trophies, boosters, autosave, and high-definition assets | Regional listing and PS5 compatibility if relevant |
| Nintendo Switch | Switch is listed by Square Enix | Region, physical or digital format, current listing, and Switch 2 compatibility |
| Xbox | Xbox One is listed by Square Enix | Regional availability and Series X|S compatibility |
| iPhone or Android | Mobile versions are listed by Square Enix | Current OS and device requirements, controller support, and regional app availability |
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
