i think this is still my favorate final fantasy. i did get the game boy version, still loved it. will get the 3d version too, this way i can have either the nostalgic 2d game, or a newer, prettier one.
oh and KDR, FF3 was good. It is a classic oldschool RPG. fun, with a bit of grinding, and unforgiving of dying. =)
the difference i'm looking forward to, really, is the combat system in FF4 is better, with the staggard initiative.