Can I Run FINAL FANTASY VIII?

Last updated: 5 July 2023

You must be wondering, can my PC run FINAL FANTASY VIII? On this page you will find FINAL FANTASY VIII system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run FINAL FANTASY VIII or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can my PC run FINAL FANTASY VIII?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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FINAL FANTASY VIII Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

FINAL FANTASY VIII system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/)
OS
Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/)
Processor
Processor
1Core CPU 2GHz or faster
Processor
Intel Core™2 Duo CPU 3GHz or faster
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 9.0c compatible card
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
Storage
4 GB
Storage
4 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
Integrated sound chip or more
Sound Card
Integrated sound chip or more

FINAL FANTASY VIII minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/) operating system. Your processor should be 1Core CPU 2GHz or faster or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 9.0c compatible card. You also have to have 4 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for FINAL FANTASY VIII for Windows, your operating system should be Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/). Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™2 Duo CPU 3GHz or faster CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or faster.

Game Details

It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...

Release date
5 December, 2023
Required age
12+
Category
Single-player
Genre
RPG
Supported languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Square Enix
Publisher
Square Enix
Official website
ffviiipc.com
Support website
support.eu.square-enix.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run FINAL FANTASY VIII?

You would be able to run FINAL FANTASY VIII on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/)
  • Processor: 1Core CPU 2GHz or faster
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB
  • Sound Card: Integrated sound chip or more

Can I play FINAL FANTASY VIII with 1 GB of RAM?

Yes, FINAL FANTASY VIII can run with 1 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does FINAL FANTASY VIII need?

You need at least 1 GB of RAM to run FINAL FANTASY VIII on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for FINAL FANTASY VIII?

1Core CPU 2GHz or faster is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run FINAL FANTASY VIII.

How many GB is FINAL FANTASY VIII?

At least 4 GB of disk space is required to install FINAL FANTASY VIII on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for FINAL FANTASY VIII?

You need DirectX 9.0c compatible card or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play FINAL FANTASY VIII?

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/) or newer.

Does FINAL FANTASY VIII require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, FINAL FANTASY VIII needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run FINAL FANTASY VIII?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run FINAL FANTASY VIII on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is FINAL FANTASY VIII release date?

FINAL FANTASY VIII release date is 5 December, 2023.

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