VGA Unified and Standard Grading Info


VGA Unified & Standard Grading Labels


VGA now offers a Unified 10-Point Grading Scale alongside our existing Standard 100-Point Scale. The Unified Grade provides collectors with an additional presentation option that aligns with grading formats commonly used for trading cards, comics, and other pop culture collectibles, while maintaining VGA’s established and consistent grading standards.




Unified & Standard Grading | Frequently Asked Questions


The Unified Grade uses a 10-point grading scale and features a new label design. It is designed for collectors who prefer a grading scale appearance that is consistent with trading cards, comics, and other pop culture collectibles.

The Standard Grade uses our existing 100-point grading scale and current label design.

No. Our Standard 100-point grading scale will remain available. The Unified 10-point scale is an additional option for collectors who prefer that format.

No. Our Unified Scale is unique and based on VGA's own grading standards. While it uses a 10-point format similar to some other products, the grades reflect VGA’s proprietary evaluation criteria.

No. VGA is committed to our process that has been developed over many years.

In the past, VGA often used "Qualified" to denote items that had been opened but were not used. Such items will not be described as "Unused in Box." The Qualified designation will still be used but for items that have features that are atypical or notable in some way, such as unverified signatures or unopened items with the original seal removed.

Yes. VGA is currently accepting used games that are eligible for our Complete in Box and Cartridge designations. VGA is not currently accepting consoles for Complete in Box grading but has plans to add this service later in 2026.

Beginning January 2026, item subgrades will be included on all label types for sealed and Complete in Box games. Our subgrades use a number format.

Subgrades will not change the overall grade we issue. They are provided to better describe the condition of the box and seal within the context of the overall grade, both of which we already factor into our overall grade. Nothing is changing about our grading. We are simply providing more detailed information.

Yes. You can select a grading summary for a small fee when submitting your item. This is in line with VGA's mission to be the most consistent and transparent grading company in the video game space.

VGA currently accepts cartridges for the NES, Super NES, N64, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, Sega 32X, and Atari 2600.

Have more questions? Feel free to submit your questions to: careteam@cgagrading.com



Quick breakdown:

More options. Same trusted grading!

Note: VGA grading standards have not changed. The Unified Grade is an alternate way to display the same evaluation using a 10-point format.

This reference is not intended to compare VGA grades to other grading companies. All grades reflect VGA’s proprietary evaluation criteria and historically consistent standards. A Unified Grade represents the same level of quality and scrutiny as its corresponding 100-point grade.

CGA Grade Conversion Chart

Standard GRADE UniFIED GRADE
100 10
95+ 9.9
95 9.8
90+ 9.7
90 9.6
85+ 9.4
85 9.2
80+ 9.0
80 8.5
75+ 8.0
75 7.5
70+ 7.0
70 6.5
60 6.0
50 5.0
40 4.0
30 3.0
20 2.0
10 1.0
Standard and Unified grades represent the same evaluation using different grading formats