The ESRB is an independent board that has developed a standardized rating system for video game, computer game, and Internet game software. ESRB ratings appear on the packages of more than 4,000 products sold in the United States and Canada. ESRBi issues ratings providing information on the age appropriateness of a site, as well as information on the site's content. It is the only interactive entertainment rating service that does both.
Cost There is no cost to the consumer.
No software required by consumers. Content creators must fill out submission forms, which can be done online at the ESRB Web site or by hard copy available from ESRB at 845 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Action ESRBi objectively labels and inform s with regard to age appropriateness and content on each rated Web site. When used with an enabled, PICS-compatible browser, ESRBi users may block rated sites based on their preferences. ESRBi provides reliable information that can be used by consumers when deciding whether to access rated areas.