Editing Final Fantasy VIII (section)

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In March 1999, one month after the game's release, ''[[Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania]]'' was published, a book that features an in-depth guide to ''Final Fantasy VIII'' and interviews with the [[video game developer|developers]].<ref>{{cite book | year=1999 | editor=Studio BentStuff | title=Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania | publisher=DigiCube/Square Enix | language=ja | isbn=4-925075-49-7}}</ref> An [[origami]] book was released in November 1999.<ref>{{cite book | year=1999 | editor=Square | title=Final Fantasy VIII Origami Book | publisher=DigiCube | language=ja | isbn=4-925075-59-4}}</ref> Later on September 22, a [[CD-ROM]] titled ''Final Fantasy VIII Desktop Accessories'' was released. It contains [[icon (computing)|desktop icons]], [[computer wallpaper]]s, [[screensaver]]s, and an [[e-mail]] application. It additionally features a stand-alone edition of the "Triple Triad" minigame, which allowed players to compete against one another via a [[local area network]].<ref>{{cite web | author=Sato, Yukiyoshi Ike | title=New FFVIII CD-ROM Announced | date=1999-09-01 | url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps/rpg/finalfantasy8/news.html?sid=2448835 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060916205827/http://www.gamespot.com/ps/rpg/finalfantasy8/news.html?sid=2448835 | archive-date=2006-09-16 | website=[[GameSpot]] | access-date=2007-01-08}}</ref>

Also in 1999, the ballroom dance scene of ''Final Fantasy VIII'' was featured as a [[technology demo|technical demo]] for the [[PlayStation 2]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Nelson, Randy |date=1999-03-02 |title=PS2: Demos to Die For |url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/072/072823p1.html |work=[[IGN]] |access-date=2007-09-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070708190944/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/072/072823p1.html |archive-date=2007-07-08}}</ref> In 2000, a [[personal computer|PC]] version was released for [[Windows]]. This port featured smoother graphics, enhanced audio, and the inclusion of ''[[Chocobo World]]'', a minigame starring Boko, a Chocobo featured in one of the [[quest (video gaming)|side-quests]] in ''Final Fantasy VIII''.<ref name="cbworld">{{cite book | year=1999 | editor=Square Electronic Arts | title=Final Fantasy VIII North American instruction manual | pages=38–40 | publisher=Square Electronic Arts | id=SLUS-00892GH}}</ref> For most North American and European players, the PC version of the game was the only means of playing ''Chocobo World'', as the game was originally designed to be played via the [[PocketStation]], a handheld console never released outside Japan.<ref name="cbworld"/><ref name="cbworld2">{{cite web |author=Calderman, Dan |year=2000 |title=Chocobo World Playable on PC |url=http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2000/010600c.html |website=RPGamer |access-date=2006-08-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930033223/http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q1-2000/010600c.html |archive-date=2007-09-30}}</ref><ref name="pocketstation">{{cite web|date=2009-09-23 |title=FFVIII PocketStation Opens Up Chocobo World |url=http://psx.ign.com/articles/068/068855p1.html |work=[[IGN]] |access-date=2006-08-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060810103735/http://psx.ign.com/articles/068/068855p1.html |archive-date=2006-08-10}}</ref> ''Final Fantasy VIII'' was released on the Sony's Greatest Hits on August 28, 2000.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://squarehaven.com/news/2000/08/28/Final-Fantasy-VIII-joins-Greatest-Hits-line | title=Square Haven News / Final Fantasy VIII joins Greatest Hits line | access-date=January 15, 2023 | archive-date=January 15, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115030920/https://squarehaven.com/news/2000/08/28/Final-Fantasy-VIII-joins-Greatest-Hits-line | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2009, the title was added to the [[PlayStation Store]] on the [[PlayStation Network]].<ref>{{cite web|work=[[IGN]] |access-date=2009-11-24 |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1027979p1.html |title=TGS 09: Final Fantasy XIII PS3 Bundle |author=Clements, Ryan |date=September 24, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110507231111/http://ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1027979p1.html |archive-date=2011-05-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=FINAL FANTASY VIII (PSOne Classic) |url=https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-NPUJ00892_00-0000000000000001 |website=[[PlayStation Store]] |date=December 17, 2009 |access-date=24 April 2020 |archive-date=April 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426141932/https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP9000-NPUJ00892_00-0000000000000001 |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Final Fantasy VIII'' was re-released as part of the ''Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box'' Japanese package in December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andriasang.com/con2j5/ff_ultimate_box_game_list/ |title=Full Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary Ultimate Box Game List |website=Andriasang |author=Gantayat, Anoop |date=August 31, 2012 |access-date=September 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019130607/http://andriasang.com/con2j5/ff_ultimate_box_game_list/ |archive-date=October 19, 2012}}</ref> An upscaled PC version was released on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on December 5, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ashcraft |first=Brian |title=First Look at Hi-Res Final Fantasy VIII for PC |url=http://kotaku.com/first-look-at-hi-res-final-fantasy-viii-for-pc-508161832 |website=Kotaku |date=May 17, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607235548/http://kotaku.com/first-look-at-hi-res-final-fantasy-viii-for-pc-508161832 |archive-date=2013-06-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Final Fantasy VIII Returns to PC in HD |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-05-18/final-fantasy-viii-returns-to-pc-in-hd |website=[[Anime News Network]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607042824/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2013-05-18/final-fantasy-viii-returns-to-pc-in-hd |archive-date=2013-06-07}}</ref>