ListTuneeBay Required Item Specifics for Video Games
When you list in Video Games (eBay category 139973), eBay rejects the listing if any of these required item specifics is missing. Where eBay restricts a field to a fixed set of values, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics aren’t mandatory but help your listing show up in search.
Required (2) — eBay rejects the listing without these
- Game Name
- Platform
Recommended (8) — better search visibility
Publisher · Genre · Rating · Region Code · Release Year · MPN · Unit Quantity · Unit Type
Source: eBay’s official category taxonomy (US), updated 2026-06-18. eBay can change required specifics over time.
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Video Games item specifics FAQ
What item specifics does eBay require for Video Games?
eBay requires Game Name and Platform for Video Games. Missing one of these required fields can block the listing or revision.
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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