A reportedly ultra-rare functioning CRTV replica from Silent Hill: Townfall one of only 100 produced landed on eBay and quickly pulled bids past $3,000. The portable CRT-style television, sent by Konami as a promotional gift to selected influencers and press, powers on and plays a series of game promo videos. No copy of the game is included.
In the game, which was released on September 24, 2026, the CRTV is one of the most important items used by players. It is used for detecting enemies through fog and walls, for listening to story messages, and finding clues. Physical replicas of the CRTV were released by Konami and Annapurna Interactive as exclusive gifts for the press and influencers before the release.
The eBay listing from seller “restlessradish” described the item as “Silenthill Townfall CRTV Functioning Collectors Item (Only 100 Made).” The description continued:
“This was sent to me directly from Konami. I do not need it. This turns on and plays a series of promotional videos for Silenthill Townfall. No game included.”
Dexerto reported roughly 69 bids and a live high bid of $3,050 on September 28, with the auction still open and days remaining. That figure was a current bid, not a confirmed final sale price.
This post received significant attention following its promotion by the senior video producer at IGN, Jesse Gomez, who pointed out the limited edition of only 100 units and “I do not need it” phrase. This sequence, according to him, represents posting on social media and then receiving money. “This makes me sick to my stomach,” the creator of the item, LunarLizzy, said. As per their claim, the item should have been sent to someone who can appreciate it as Silent Hill fan, rather than the person trying to make a profit from it. The incident was covered by multiple gaming media including TheGamer and Men’s Journal.
The episode has fueled a familiar debate in gaming circles: should scarce promotional gifts sent to influencers and media be resold, especially when ordinary fans have no chance to buy them? Critics point to the extreme scarcity and the speed of the listing after launch. Others note that a gifted object ordinarily becomes the recipient’s property and that no public evidence shows Konami barred resale. The available reporting does not establish any contractual prohibition.
