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Lot 175:
Description
A Madden NFL 95 video game cartridge for the Sega Genesis console, published by EA Sports and released in 1994. The 16-bit cartridge is constructed of black plastic and features a distinctive yellow plastic locking tab on the left edge, a hardware characteristic unique to Electronic Arts releases for the platform. The front paper label is silver-white with a grid pattern background. Printed text on the label identifies the game as Madden NFL 95, produced by William Robinson and High Score Productions. The label includes a 1994 Electronic Arts copyright and indicates licensing by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. for use on the Sega Genesis system. Manufacturing details note assembly in Puerto Rico (code 7376). Several international patents are listed on the label, including U.S. patent numbers 4,442,486, 4,454,594, 4,462,076, and 4,026,555. The EA Sports logo is printed at the bottom center of the label. The bottom edge of the cartridge housing contains exposed gold-plated printed circuit board contacts.
Condition report:
The cartridge is in good pre-owned condition. The black plastic housing shows minor surface scuffing and light scratches from handling. The paper label is fully intact and adhered to the casing, showing no significant peeling, bubbling, or fading. The gold-plated electrical contacts exhibit light wear consistent with insertion into a console but remain clean and free of heavy oxidation.
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