The copy in question is autographed꧒ by Hideo Minaba, art director, and Akihiko Yoshida, character designer. Yoshida also drew a quick sketch of Ramza, the title's lead character, next to his name.

Vestal has posted the rare game as part of an awesome initiative on the site called 'Play For Japan.' It encourages gamers and industry insiders alike to put up items on the auction sit👍e, and donate the proceeds to charities focused on the recent Japan earthquake and tsunami.

"The rarity of this item would be hard to overstate - Yoshida and Minaba rarely appear at trade events or ♈sign autographs. This item would truly beꦆ the crown jewel of any Final Fantasy Tactics fan's collection," wrote Vestal in his Ebay description.

Specifically, the proceeds will go to Global Giving, a philanthropic group focused on providingꦆ emergency services to people all over the world afflicted by disaster.

It is labไeled an official "eBay Giving" auction, which means bidders can be assured that the winnings♒ will go to the charity listed - the seller never receives any funds.

A recent auction of a DღS signed by Nintendo all-stars - also advertised as a charity listing for Japan - sold for . As of Tuesday night, the Tactics auction had reac෴hed about $400.

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Mar 22, 2011