Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,211 terms across 12 categories.

14 terms in Video Games starting with “E” · page 1 of 1

1. early runVideo Games
   This term refers to one of the initial, often limited, production runs of a video game, console, or related merchandise. These first batches are highly sought after by collectors because they represent the earliest itera
2. easter eggVideo Games
   A hidden feature, message, or collectible within a video game that developers intentionally placed for players to discover. These can range from secret levels and funny character interactions to subtle pieces of lore or
3. egaVideo Games
   This refers to the Electronic Gaming Association, though in the context of collecting, it might be a misspelling or a reference to early, less standardized gaming hardware or software. For serious collectors, the term is
4. emuVideo Games
   An emulator is software designed to mimic the hardware and operating system of a specific video game console, allowing users to play games originally designed for that system on a modern device like a PC or smartphone. F
5. emu compatibilityVideo Games
   This refers to the ability of a modern device, like a computer or handheld console, to accurately emulate the hardware and software of older video game systems. Emulators are software programs that mimic the original con
6. emulation accuracyVideo Games
   This refers to how closely a software program, designed to mimic the hardware and operating system of an original gaming console, replicates the original game's behavior. High emulation accuracy means the game runs almos
7. emulatorVideo Games
   An emulator is software that allows a computer or device to imitate the hardware and operating system of another system, such as an old console like the Nintendo 64 or PlayStation 1. For resellers and collectors, underst
8. emulator compatibilityVideo Games
   This refers to the ability of a software program, known as an emulator, to accurately replicate the hardware and software environment of an original gaming console. For resellers and collectors, this is crucial because i
9. emulator compatibleVideo Games
   This describes a game or hardware that can run on an emulator, which is software designed to mimic the functionality of an original console or system. For resellers and collectors, this is a double-edged sword. On one ha
10. emuledVideo Games
    This term refers to running video game software on an emulator, which is a software program that mimics the hardware and operating system of a specific console or system. For resellers and collectors, the concept of emul
11. error cartridgeVideo Games
    An error cartridge is a video game cartridge that has a known, specific malfunction or bug that prevents it from running perfectly or at all on standard consoles. These issues can range from graphical glitches and save d
12. ESRVideo Games
    This abbreviation refers to the Entertainment Software Rating Board, the organization that assigns age and content ratings to video games in North America. These ratings, such as E for Everyone, T for Teen, M for Mature,
13. exclusiveVideo Games
    This term refers to a video game or piece of merchandise that is only available through a specific platform, console, or retailer. For collectors and resellers, exclusivity is a major driver of desirability and potential
14. exploitVideo Games
    In the context of video game collecting and reselling, an exploit refers to a specific, often unintended, mechanic or glitch within the game's code that allows players to achieve something they shouldn't be able to, such