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(NEXSTAR) (NEXSTAR) - A sealed reproduction of the Sega Genesis game "John Madden Football" was sold for an unprecedented price Madden nfl 22 coins, proving once again that the coaching and broadcasting legend might be the godfather of video sports games.

During a video games auction that lasted for two days this month, the replica in "John Madden Football" sold for $480,000. The price, far higher than what the original game would have sold for initially, set a new world record for the highest amount ever spent on a sports video game, according to Heritage Auctions.

"This specific copy of the auction is especially exceptional because it's from the offices of the famous name brand," the auction house notes. Some of proceeds from the proceeds of the item will go to Heritage Auctions to a charitable foundation that was established in the honor of Madden.

Madden passed away in late December, at the age of 85. For the last three decades, the John Madden Football video game franchise generated an estimated $7 billion revenue, per the New York Times. The show began in 1988 before being changed to "Madden." NFL Network even had a show dedicated exclusively to the game "Madden NFL Live." It has become the second-highest-selling sports video game in history, trailing soccer-themed shows like FIFA.

For those who aren't familiar, a new version of "Madden" is released every year and features a different sportsman on the cover. The most recentone, Madden 22, featured players like quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. With every new release the player's ratings are announced for real-life NFL players buy madden coins, whom are actually able to play during the gameplay.