I'm in the same boat as you, Joe. Always wanted to play the game because I've heard a lot about it and I actually like RPG's yet I've never actually gone and bought the game or played it elsewhere. I think I need too, maybe the next time I get some money I'll go and purchase me a nice FF game!
I quite like playing them, I find I never complete them though. I think the storyline of the older versions were fantastic, but the graphics now are stunning. absolutely love the new graphics
I enjoyed playing FF series, I think they are all fun. Simple system but can be exploited as modern as FF13 is. I have only played FF7, FF8, FF10, FF10-2, and FF12. I didn't finish FF8 and FF12, though, too tired playing them.