Does that SNES smell of cigarettes? (-;

DreamcastRIP

@TheCleaningGuy: Kenzan!: Yes, I know it's QUITE shocking. By the way, who's this 'Megaman' I keep hearing about?

ThisCharmingMan

I'll never understand how anyone can pay for a signature. They're so easily forged and besides, if the autograph wasn't given to you personally, who cares?

I've never been one to go out of my way to get an autograph (although I did wait online for hours once to get Neil Gaiman and Yoshitaka Amano's autographs and met some cool people in the process) but I might have to rethink that in the future.

skullivan

I would pay him that much if he never did that huge fake smile he always has in pictures.

JustJake

tough love about the GBA! That's one where your friends just shook their heads in shame when you tell 'em.

tkshredder

The Game On exhibition is on in Melbourne at the moment and they had Al Alcorn in to talk about his role in designing Pong and the Atari 2600.

I came SO fucking close to getting him to sign my Atari 2600, but they wouldn't let me take it in with me.

I am VERY bitter about that.

khdownes

The sad thing is, if you look at the pictures in the auction the third picture shows a close-up of the console and it's clearly absolutely fucking filthy!

I'm amazed Shigsy was willing to touch it! In fact that's probably why he's pulling at his shirt with this fingers, not to show what's on the shirt but to get the dirt off!

photoboy

@Polywhirl: I think it goes back to olden times, when a persons signature held a greater meaning, and it actually meant something when someone would give you their word. Basically when people were more honest.

Granted these days it's meaningless, but that doesn't stop me from coveting my Stan Lee signature on the back of an ADV flier....

Thorax

@ThisCharmingMan: @Erwin: I agree, I think meeting the person is the important thing, but an autograph would be a nice keepsake to commemorate the meeting.
And ThisCharmingMan, I never pegged you as a Morrissey fan! Did you know I like the Megaman games?

TheCleaningGuy: Kenzan!

I'd pay twice that if it prints money.

Oh...wait.

Frank

Removing a collectors signature off a DS Lite for what could have gone from upwards of double or triple its original price due to your sweaty palms, then have intentions to remove a Game Boy Advance from the trash to having it unintentionally thrown away. I thought I was bad with gadgets (i.e. lost or destroyed bluetooth headsets, cellphones, PS3).

So what's the real news here McW? Nathan Smart (aptly named) cashing out, or you fucking up?

Not to offend you or anything, but I just found your personal story more interesting. No hard feelings!

Trowble (XBL/PSN)

@ThisCharmingMan: You like Morrissey?
I agree. It's more the fact that you're meeting them. Otherwise what's the point?

Erwin

@psyburn: My friend and I must have been standing right next to you, because they pretty much shut the door in our faces too, despite getting there while it was still dark. We have a picture of the door oh so close by with our sad, sad faces. :'( But oh well, got some pictures of him while he was waving to the chanting crowd outside. That was a pretty cool sight to see...all these people were pumping retro systems in the air and chanting various Nintendo terms.

teraphony

I always thought part of the novelty of 'autographs' was to remember a time when you met such a person, and essentially take you on a stroll down memory lane whenever you glanced at this object scorned with an ominous signature. I was never an autograph seeker, but I still don't understand why someone's signature on an object fetches such ridiculous sums of money. Hell, if I met Morrissey, I wouldn't ask for an autograph...and I know some of you are aware of my slight obsession with his music...

ThisCharmingMan

That's it?

I would pay my life savings to be that happy all the time.

ca$h

molotovwars: You can't really do anything but frequently check internet news sites such as this one. The Shigeru Miyamoto one was held in September 25th 2005 and was advertised through Nintendo newsletter emails. However game developer signings do not occur very often.

psyburn

Where can I get notifications of US signings from game developers? I would have loved to go to NYC to meet Miyamoto had I known about it.

molotovwars

I won a signed DS Lite by Hawthorne Heights at a Fusion Tour event. Hate the band, played the DS. The signatures got wiped off as well. I don't think I would have done that with a Miyamoto signed DS though.

Phazonmasher

@The_Antihippy: As was I. :)

Michael McWhertor

money can only buy hooker love, though that's not likely going to make you feel better =)

lasttimeyouaskedme

@Michael McWhertor: Yeah I was joking around too....but the tears I shed for your GBA....they're no joke *sniff*

excel_excel

@Michael McWhertor: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! WHY!!!

excel_excel

@Michael McWhertor: Ouch!

I would love to get my DS signed by Miyamoto, but then I could never sell or use it. It would sit on a pedestal behind a glass case for all eternity.

June

@Michael McWhertor: *Sigh* I was just joking around. Really, no insult intended.

The_Antihippy

@The_Antihippy: Bitter? No, why the *fuck* do you ask?

@excel_excel: You know what is funny though? Leaving your copy of Phantasy Star Collection in said GBA with 20 hours of progress. LOL.

Michael McWhertor

I own a Super Famicon, bought it for $85 in Akihabara. Not to mention Chrono Trigger and Mother 2 for $10 each.

hansamurai

@Polywhirl:

He always signs the "oto" part as a pair of cartoon eyes.

MetalGearMax

@Polywhirl: No, I think you're right. I mean this man used to play pachinko.
He's just showing his true colors.

Erwin

Oh yeah, just noticed. Miyamoto signed it "Miyamoto "Boobies!"". What's up with that? Or is it some sort of japanese symbol, and I'm accidentally being very offensive?
Either way, it's rather unusual.

Polywhirl

@scotty: Agreed. Theres nothing funny about leaving gameboys in the trash. Remember kids don't put your gameboys in the trash as practical jokes. So now you know. and knowing is half the battle..

excel_excel

I need to stalk this man for his signature on my Wii... let's just hope the thing doesn't get smudged.

Glare

Somebody's bitter.

Is it... YOU!?

The_Antihippy

That signing has to have been the most depressing day of my life, and has changed me. My pals and I arrived 4 hours early, only to be cut off near the cut off point, mostly due to the line going crazy and people cutting. It doesn't seem to be a big deal, but that was one of my very first signings, it really has given me lack of confidence on long lines and overall just accomplishing tasks. It's something I think about frequently...

Too bad most game devs don't do signings in the NYC area.

psyburn

That is a pretty hilarious story about the GBA. Sounds like something I would do!

chaos242

I am a firm beliver in the philosophy that signatures are worthless garbage. That's why I give mine out so freely. Some people value them as something they're not. Hell, some people even consider them apologies for destruction of property. "Hey, we damaged your 360. Have a signed picture of me to put on a pedestal!"

Either way, I feel bad that you lost out on easy money from tricking rubes, McWhertor.
Though if you feel like losing any other gameboy's, I'll gladly take em.

Polywhirl

Nice to see he's still all smiles too. Most veteran game designers you see act like they've been through Vietnam...

QualityJeverage

I've laughed at the most repulsive things, and even the mentally challenged, but ou have sick humor man. :\

scotty

"Shipping is $15 dollars anywhere in the continental US."

What a joke, it should be free. At least thats would good ebayers would do.

DigitalHero

God dammit I love this man, even if the Wii's online features suck I still love him *sniff*

excel_excel

I want that shirt

Glare

Because his signature is just so god darn cool.

Glare

That's a steal at $1,475

Roflcopter_Down: Wants you to follow HIM!

hmm, I have a Miyamoto signed gold Zelda 64 and original NES Super Mario Bros. Wonder how much those would go for...

Cyrian

I had Miyamoto sign the marquee for my Donkey Kong arcade machine and my girlfriend had him sign my LE Mario Bros GBA. I can't imagine ever parting with either of those items.

@psyburn: Cutting that day didn't benefit anyone. They handed out wrist bands around 2am. One guy cut in front of us. We sat there silently knowing he would waste hours sitting there to be turned away at the door. I was satisfied once I saw Nintendo's security kick him out of line when he reached the entrance to the store.

lordMario