ListTuneeBay Required Item Specifics for Video Games
For a new or revised listing in Video Games (eBay category 139973), complete every field that eBay marks Required. Where eBay publishes a fixed selection set, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but eBay uses applicable details for search matching and buyer filters.
Video Games taxonomy snapshot
- eBay category
- 139973
- Required fields
- 2
- Recommended fields
- 8
- Fields with value lists
- 0
For Video Games, collect Game Name and Platform before opening the listing form. Then check recommended fields such as Publisher, Genre, Rating, and Region Code when they apply to the item.
Required (2) — complete for a new or revised listing
- Game NameEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Provide the exact Game Name for this Video Games item when the listing form requires it.
- PlatformVerify compatibility against the exact model or manufacturer specification. Provide the exact Platform for this Video Games item when the listing form requires it.
Recommended (8) — better search visibility
Publisher · Genre · Rating · Region Code · Release Year · MPN · Unit Quantity · Unit Type
Source: eBay’s official US category taxonomy, retrieved 2026-06-18. Review eBay’s item-specifics guidance and the Taxonomy API method. Requirements can change, so confirm the live listing form before publishing.
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Video Games item specifics FAQ
What item specifics does eBay require for Video Games?
The current taxonomy snapshot marks Game Name and Platform as required for Video Games. A missing required field can block a new listing or revision; confirm the live form because requirements can change after this snapshot.
Does eBay publish accepted values for these fields?
Where eBay publishes usable taxonomy values, this page shows them under the required field. Closed lists use “eBay accepts only”; open lists use “accepted values include” so sellers can tell the difference.
Are recommended specifics required?
No. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but they help eBay understand the item and can improve search matching, filters, and buyer confidence.
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