January 7, 2002 - Square Electronic Arts announced today that according to NPDFunworld Video Game Data Final Fantasy X was the #1 selling game in the United States across all software categories for the week ending December 22, 2001. Final Fantasy X marks one of the largest debuts for a PlayStation 2 title in the US in 2001 and it continues the game's phenomenal success that began in Japan where it was the first PS2 title to reach the 2 million-unit mark.

GameStop, Inc., operators of Babbage's, Software Etc, GameStop and Funcoland stores reports significant sales of the title. "We've seen a terrific response to Final Fantasy X at our stores and online at gamestop.com," said Doreen McKenzie, Director of Merchandising, Video Games. "Final Fantasy X has pre-sold more units than any other PlayStation 2 title to date. Copies of the game have flown off the shelves throughout the holiday shopping frenzy. This title is a must have for all PlayStation 2 owners."