Picko on 28 September 2007
FFVII has traditionally worked well as an introduction to the series, in fact for many people it was an introduction to both the series and RPGs in general. As a result I think it would be worth testing out. I know you didn't want people to name any PS1 titles but I figure if you say those are two dated then the SNES ones are well and truly dated and that only leaves you with a choice of FFX and FFXII.
Personally, whilst I enjoy the FF series I would simply skip it all together and go play Chrono Trigger.
Debating with fanboys, its not
all that dissimilar to banging ones
head against a wall
