The legendary game developer John Romero exhibited the first edition of "DOOM 2" floppy on eBay and soaring price

"Wolfenstein 3D", which is said to establish the game company "id Software (ido software)" and established the genre of "FPS", popular FPS series "DOOM", the first 3DFPS "Quake"John Romero, a legendary game developer known for developing such as rare items" DOOM 2 (Ver 1.7) "for PC & compatible machines in 3.5" floppy online It has sent to eBay of the auction site, and the bid price has risen to the eel climb.

Original DOOM 2 disks / 3.5 "floppies / PC | eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272734734257


The following is "DOOM 2" that was sent on eBay. There are no outer boxes, instructions, etc., and it is an exhibition of only five 3.5-inch floppies. If there is hope, it is stated that Mr. John Romero signs a floppy, and it is irresistible for DOOM fans.


The release year of DOOM 2 is 1994, now it is unusual for PCs equipped with FD drives, but prices continue to rise on eBay. Mr. John Romero himself seems not to seek a high price in return, was sent for $ 10 (about 1100 yen) & free shipping, but at the time of writing the article was $ 2550 (about 280,000 yen) We are showing the popularity that the price rises up to.


In addition, although the question "Is it real John Romero?" Comes up, since it is reported by John Romero himself with a certified account of Twitter, it is certain that it is an exhibition by himself . Dispatch to Japan is also free because shipping fee is free, so people of DOOM fans try to aim for a successful bid. The deadline date for the auction is 22:13 on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Japan time.

I've decided to put up a set of DOOM 2 floppies (3.5 ") on eBay! Will sign if you like (if you win).https://t.co/sNW6xR7Upo#games

- John Romero (@ merero)June 25, 2017