As much as Nintendo is known for its stable of franchises and iconic characters, one of the most preeminent mascots of the Kyoto-based gaming giant is none other than its jovial senior managing director, Shigeru Miyamoto. Aside from laying the foundation for the publisher's current success by creating figures such as Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong, to name a few, Miyamoto is often credited as a primary contributor in the development of Nintendo's hardware, including the chart-topping Wii.
So, how much would one of these systems be worth were it signed by the legendary game designer? In seven days and counting, the world will know, as a listing for a Miyamoto-signed Super Famicom has surfaced on Internet auction site eBay. In addition to the graffiti'd console with appropriate cords, the auction includes a number of Super Famicom staples, including Super Donkey Kong; Super Mario Kart; Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3; Mario & Wario; and Mikey's Tokyo Disneyland Adventure, as well as a Super Game Boy.
Unlike most auctions of this ilk, the swag comes with little backstory, other than the auctioneer linking to a nondescriptive blog post in which he apparently met Miyamoto at an event in 2005.
Source: Gamespot
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