A real-time rendition of Final Fantasy VIII's signature "ballroom scene" using the Playstation 2 graphic engine was created to show off the new console's power.
In Esthar there is a shop called Cloud's Shop, a reference to Final Fantasy 7.
On the Islands Closest to Hell and Heaven you can find over 40 hidden draw points, including Ultima.
Diablos is the only GF you obtain by using a specific item then fighting it. Doomtrain is also obtainable with a specific item but you do not fight it.
'Eyes On Me' sold over 400,000 copies in Japan making it the best selling video game disc released in that country until the release of 'Hikari' from Kingdom Hearts. 'Liberi Fatali' was played during the women's synchronized swimming event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.