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Marketplace Item Conditions – Video Games

Marketplace sellers must list the condition of the video games items they’re selling on Walmart.com when they create a listing.

Items Listed as New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging.
    • The item is factory sealed, with tags (and include warranties and instructions for appropriate categories). 

Items Listed as Open Box

  • Open Box: Excellent condition with no signs of usage and still in its original packaging or generic packaging.
    • Packaging can be open or show signs of wear, but original accessories are included. Instructions are included for appropriate categories. 

Items Listed as Restored

  • Premium: Eligibility is restricted to manufacturers, manufacturer-authorized, or other qualifying sellers or suppliers.  
    • “Like-new” condition with very light micro-scratches, invisible at a distance of 8-12 inches (arm’s length).  
    • Disk will have no scratches and will not skip. Video game cartridge battery life, if applicable, must be 90% of the “like new” equivalent or higher.  
    • A minimum one-year written warranty.  
    • 30-days free returns and replacements, unless the item is otherwise excluded under the 15-day return window for certain electronics.
  • Good: The item has slight signs of wear/use, including small scuffs, mark, or scratches barely visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and imperceptible to touch.
    • Video game cartridge battery life, if applicable, must be 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher. 
    • At least 90-days free returns.  
  • Fair: Item may have visible signs of wear/use, including more significant scratches or marks visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and perceptible to touch.
    • Disk will have no scratches and will not skip.
    • Video game cartridge battery life, if applicable, must be 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher.
    • At least 90-days free returns. 

Items Listed as Pre-Owned

  • Like New: Perfect working condition with no signs of wear or usage. Instructions are included for appropriate categories. 
    • Disk will have no scratches and will not skip.
    • Video game cartridge battery life, if applicable, will be 60% of the new equivalent, or higher.
  • Good: Functions properly and has minimal signs of wear or usage (may have small scuffs, marks, or scratches). Instructions may not be included.
    • Disk will have no scratches and will not skip.
    • Video game cartridge battery life, if applicable, will be 60% of the new equivalent, or higher.
  • Fair: Functions properly and has visible signs of wear or usage (which can include slight scratches or marks).
    • Instructions may not be included.
    • Disk will have no scratches and will not skip.
    • Video game cartridge battery life, if applicable, will be 60% of the new equivalent, or higher. 

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