What just happened? Bethesda is offering a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of online gaming history. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls Online, the Rockville, Maryland-based publisher is selling pieces from original servers that hosted the game.
The Elder Scrolls Online launched in 2014, so technically this 10th anniversary keepsake is a bit behind schedule – but as they say, better late than never. The collector's item features a stick of RAM taken from an original game server that comes mounted in a commemorative plaque.
The keepsake is limited to 2,000 pieces and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity. The plaque itself measures 10 x 8 x 1.77 inches and comes with mounting hardware should you wish to hang it for display. The RAM module is held in a black velvet inset and is removable.
While unique in its own right, this isn't the first time we've seen a company offer physical hardware as a collector's piece. Back in 2019, Blizzard auctioned off full servers that once hosted World of Warcraft realms. All of the proceeds from that event went to charity.
Nvidia, meanwhile, launched a giveaway this past January to celebrate iconic GPUs from its storied history. The first prize was a GeForce 256 – often considered the world's first GPU – in a custom enclosure signed by CEO Jensen Huang. The GeForce 256 was a game-changer when it debuted in 1999, and was the graphics card I chose when building my very first custom PC.
Pricing for The Elder Scrolls Online collectible is set at $110, and Bethesda expects to start shipping orders in July. If you're at all interested, I'd say go for it. I had the opportunity to pick up a limited edition set of signed Myst prints years ago and passed on it. I kick myself daily for that, and I don't even care that they're worth many times what I would have originally paid – I just genuinely like them and am sad I don't have a set.
Bethesda offers fans a chance to own a part of Elder Scrolls Online history
