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Autographed by Phil Spencer— Xbox Series X – Halo Infinite Limited Edition Console

***AVAILABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO HIGH BIDDER IN LATE DECEMBER***

Donated by the team at Xbox/Microsoft Gaming—and autographed by Phil Spencer, Executive Vice President of Gaming at Microsoft—the high bidder can celebrate Halo’s 20th anniversary and confront the most ruthless foe the Master Chief has ever faced with this Xbox Series X – Halo Infinite Limited Edition Bundle.  This console is hard to find and will sell out quickly – and with Phil’s signature—this is a one-of-a-kind item!.

This auction package includes:

  *   The Xbox Series X – Halo Infinite Limited custom console featuring design imprinted with stars as seen from the surface of Zeta Halo – extending onto the fan behind a Cortana blue vent.

  *   A matching controller with side and back grips to accommodate all play styles.

  *   Halo Infinite, downloadable after system setup. Experience the most expansive Master Chief story yet, explore the scale of the Halo ring itself, and enjoy a groundbreaking free to play multiplayer experience. Enjoy up to 4K gaming and 60 frames per second, with Multiplayer Arena that supports up to 120 frames per second, advanced 3D Spatial Sound, and more.

 

The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas.

Value: $1,500.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $6,000.00
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Autographed by Phil Spencer— Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Halo Infinite Limited Edition

***AVAILABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO HIGH BIDDER IN LATE DECEMBER***

Donated by the team at Xbox/Microsoft Gaming—and autographed by Phil Spencer, Executive Vice President of Gaming at Microsoft—the high bidder can celebrate Halo’s 20th anniversary and confront the most ruthless foe the Master Chief has ever faced with this Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 - Halo Infinite Limited Edition, which features adjustable-tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, wrap-around rubberized grip, and re-engineered components. This special edition controller is  hard to find – and with Phil’s signature—this is a one-of-a-kind item!.

 

 

 

 

The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas.

Value: $500.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $1,200.00
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Age of Empires III PC Game Autographed by Tony Goodman
Tony Goodman founded Ensemble Studios in 1994, and its first major game, Age of Empires, won multiple major Game of the Year awards and became one of the best-selling strategy PC game franchises of all time. Tony autographed this game especially in support of The Strong.

The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas.

Value: $250.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $375.00
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Ultima Online:The Eighth Age PC Game -- Autographed by Ultima Games Designer Richard Garriott ("Lord British")
The Ultima series of games, launched in 1981 is one of the most successful role-playing game franchises in the history of video games. Its pioneering author, Richard Garriott started his career programming games on a mainframe computer while still in high school, and under his Lord British nom de plume became one of the most famous game designers in the world. Ultima Online, originally released in 1997, became the first breakout hit online role-playing game. In recent years Garriott, the son of an astronaut, became the first person ever to both fly in space and travel to the bottom of the Marianas Trench, the deepest spot in the earth's oceans. Mr. Garriott autographed this game especially in support of The Strong and its programs.

The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas.

Value: $250.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $375.00
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Sid Meier's Civilization VI" PC Game -- Autographed by Game Designer Sid Meier

First published in 1991, Sid Meier's Civilization is one of the most successful strategy franchises in the history of PC games, melding competition with education as players manage ancient civilizations across the millennia to the present day. Its author, Sid Meier, is one of the best-known game designers in the world. Mr. Meier autographed this game especially for The Strong National Museum of Play.

The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas.

Value: $250.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $375.00
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SimCity Limited Edition PC Game -- Autographed by Game Designer Will Wright
As the creator of SimCity and The Sims, Will Wright is the best-selling game designer in the history of the PC. Originally published by Maxis in 1989 after being turned down by all the major publishers, the surprise hit became  an enduring franchise in the games industry. Will autographed this game especially for this year's Play Ball! event to support The Strong and its work in game preservation and education.
The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas. 
Value: $250.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $375.00
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Hilleman & Orr Autographed: Two Madden NFL ’17 Xbox One games NEW, autographed by co-creators Hilleman & Orr
Own a complete set of unique autographed games from video game history! The games in this auction are two brand new, collectible copies of the Xbox One version of Madden NFL ’18, a modern version of the best-selling sports game of all time in North America. They are ready to frame (if desired) for display on your wall or shelf. They are signed (one copy by each) by Richard Hilleman, the Producer and co-creator of the modern Madden NFL video game from EA Sports, and by Scott Orr, the Game Designer who teamed with Hilleman to create the game. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak we were unable to get Scott and Rich together at the same time, so they each signed copies of the game and we have paired the two copies together for this auction. There are no other Madden games bearing either Hilleman’s or Orr’s autograph available on eBay as of the launch of this auction. For this year’s Play Ball Auction for The Strong National Museum of Play, however, both of these video game superstars signed a range of games covering almost 25 years of video game history! These are collectible copies, brand new, signed on the front of the box in silver Sharpie by Scott Orr (on one copy), and by Richard Hilleman (on the second copy, with the inscription “1990,” to denote the year in which Hilleman and Orr first began work on the game). This is the 30th anniversary year of the launch of Madden development. Note: As collectible, brand-new games these copies are signed on the front of the box, on the protective clear plastic wrapping. They are intended for display purposes, and if the wrapping is removed to open the box the autograph will be lost or separated from the game.
The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas. 
Value: $500.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $0.00
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Age of Empires "U.S., Inc." Leather Bomber Jacket

Donated by Tony Goodman, founder of Ensemble Studios, these bomber jackets were produced for key team members of Ensemble and Microsoft in 2000 when Ensemble Studios announced it would be acquired by Microsoft. Each jacket had a unique selection of team and AOE themed patches. This jacket is a men’s XL and features the following unique patches and embellishments:  

*   Rise of Rome patch   *   The Conquerors patch   *   Ensemble Studios patch   *   Age of Empires Top Gun patch   *   Age of Empires II: Top Gun Age of Kings patch   *   Shoulder ranking patch   *   Ensemble Studios custom embroidery on back

Even without these one-of-a-kind patches and the incredible provenance of this jacket, new “U.S. Wings Inc.” leather bomber jackets retail for $600+, making this incredible, unique jacket a must-have for any fan of Age of Empires, video game history, Ensemble Studios, or unique pilot jackets.

The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas.
Value: $1,000.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $1,500.00
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Ultra-Rare Sealed Crash Bandicoot PlayStation Games Collectors Set, autographed by Jason Rubin

Sealed copies of PlayStation games bring high values at auction, and this set of four sealed "Greatest Hit" games has its own ultra-rare twist: each game is autographed in silver Sharpie by Jason Rubin, the co-founder of Crash Bandicoot creators Naughty Dog! The winner of this auction will receive one copy of each of the four games:

  *   Crash Bandicoot
  *   Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
  *   Crash Bandicoot Warped
  *   GTR Crash Team Racing

 

 

* The Xbox Series X packages and select video game memorabilia packages are the ONLY packages that can be shipped. The winning bidders will be responsible for paying all shipping fees, including insurance. We cannot guarantee that these packages will arrive before Christmas.
Value: $400.00
Guaranteed Purchase: $600.00