I haven't played many FF games so I was wondering which I should play first? Since I could buy and load FF VII on my psp, should I play that first or Crisis Core (since it is a prequel correct?)
FF VII. The revelations won't have the same weight if you play Crisis Core first. Crisis Core also has a lot of moments designed as bits of fan service for those who played VII, which will go completely over your head if you didn't play VII.
[quote name='pete5883']After all those, play Dirge of Cerberus. Or at least watch the cutscenes.[/QUOTE]
Only problem with this is I don't have a PS2 or PS3.
I started FF VII. It's kind of a trip. The graphics are TERRIBLE by today's standard. Even GBA graphics are better most of the time. I never really played PSX so it will probably take some getting used to. Hopefully the story + gameplay makes up for it!
FF7, Advent Children, Crisis Core is the best recommended order. You could play Dirge, or you could pull your finger nails off with a pair of pliers. That game was about three years behind the curb when it was brand new, a stain on the world of FF7.