Nintendo World Championships winner is auctioning off his 3DS, and it's already at $20,000
John 'Numbers' Goldberg, the winner of the 2015 Nintendo World Championships, is auctioning his signed Nintendo 3DS XL from Shigeru Miyamoto, already reaching $20,100 with 52 bids on eBay. The console, awarded as the first-place prize, has exceeded expectations in demand, prompting Goldberg to consider in-person delivery to avoid shipping risks.
John 'Numbers' Goldberg, the champion of the 2015 Nintendo World Championships, has listed his prize-winning Nintendo 3DS XL for auction on eBay. The console, signed by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, has already garnered 52 bids totaling over $20,100, with seven days remaining in the auction. Goldberg expressed surprise at the auction’s popularity on X, noting the demand far exceeded his expectations. He clarified that the 3DS would not be shipped but delivered in person to the winner to prevent potential damage. The auction’s success highlights the console’s rarity, as it was one of two signed 3DS units awarded to finalists in the 2015 event. The 2015 Nintendo World Championships featured competitors from across the U.S., including celebrities and professional gamers, with Goldberg defeating runner-up Narcissa Wright in a final round played on the unreleased *Super Mario Maker*. The event was part of Nintendo’s official esports circuit, which also included editions in 1990 and 2017. A custom NES cartridge from the 1990 championships, featuring mini-games like *Super Mario Bros.*, previously sold for over $100,000, underscoring the collectible value of past Nintendo World Championship prizes. Goldberg’s auction reflects ongoing interest in gaming history, with the 3DS now poised to become another high-profile collectible in the niche market.
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