Retro Gaming Glossary – Terms Every Collector Should Know

An automatic auction extension that triggers when a bid is placed in the final seconds of a listing. Prevents last-second sniping and gives all bidders a fair chance to respond. Golisto auctions use anti-snipe by default.

A fixed-price purchase option that allows a buyer to purchase immediately at the seller's stated price, bypassing any auction format.

An item that includes its original box. Does not necessarily mean all contents such as manual or inserts are present. See also: CIB.

A grading term indicating that an item includes all original components: box, cartridge or disc, manual, and any additional inserts.

The physical game format used by Nintendo, Sega, and other platforms prior to the optical disc era.

The optical media format used by PlayStation, Dreamcast, and other 5th and 6th generation consoles.

On Golisto, payment is held securely after a buyer pays and is not released to the seller until delivery is confirmed. Funds are released within 5–7 business days of confirmed delivery.

A buying pattern in which collectors make purchase decisions out of anxiety about a price rising or an item becoming unavailable.

A condition grade indicating that an item has known faults affecting function.

The process of assessing and categorising the condition of a retro item. See Golisto's full grading guide at /knowledge-hub/condition-grading/.

A grading term indicating that an item is sold without its original box or manual. Cartridge or disc only.

The instruction booklet included with original game releases. A key component for CIB grading.

An item that has never been used or opened, but was not necessarily factory-sealed.

The video standard used in North America and Japan. See also: PAL.

The video standard used in Europe and Australia. PAL games and consoles are the European collector's primary market.

The electronic board inside a cartridge or console. PCB condition and markings can help verify authenticity.

An unofficial copy of an original game cartridge designed to look like the real thing. Must be clearly disclosed in listings.

An item in its original, unopened factory packaging with the original seal intact. The highest condition grade.

On Golisto, sellers are protected against fraudulent buyer claims. All disputes are reviewed by the trust team.

On Golisto, a pre-paid shipping label is generated automatically when a sale is confirmed.

Golisto's integrated system covering both buyer and seller in every transaction.

A seller whose identity has been confirmed through Golisto's ID verification process.

Third-party grading services that professionally assess and seal collectibles in tamper-evident cases.