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PS1 Game That Dominated the Chart—Guess Its Secret Longevity! When Sony launched the PlayStation (PS1) in 1994, the gaming world entered a golden age—but few entries stood out more than one legendary title that not only toppled sales charts but cemented its place in gaming history: Final Fantasy VII. What made this PS1 game so dominant, and how did it sustain its popularity for decades? Let’s uncover the secret behind its enduring success. ### Final Fantasy VII: The BreakoutPS1 Sensation Released in December 1997 in Japan and 1998 internationally, Final Fantasy VII became Sony’s breakout hit on the platform, selling over 9 million copies worldwide—making it one of the best-selling PS1 exclusives ever. Its massive chart dominance wasn’t just a fluke: it remained a bestseller for years and became a cultural phenomenon, introducing open-world RPG storytelling to a global audience.