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i'm sorry..but i find it hard to believe that artwork from a first rate company like Nintendo would just "smudge" right off like that..but the original silver paint remains intact..companies like Nintendo i'm sure would use a superior method of inlays and artwork using heat treated methods etc..only counterfiet knockoffs would have the artwork smeared off like that from typical game use...there are a lot of knock off's of this design, that originate from China...you don't have the box?...i would doubt the authenticity..however,...if there are reputable owners..who have theirs in similiar condition..like on zelda forums etc..then maybe this is a possibility..but i don't believe Nintendo would use "cheap tactics"..when it came to art work on their consoles.