diff --git a/examples/gobject-param-spec/main.ts b/examples/gobject-param-spec/main.ts
index 777e0720..6072bcda 100644
--- a/examples/gobject-param-spec/main.ts
+++ b/examples/gobject-param-spec/main.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,12 @@
 import GObject from 'gi://GObject';
+import System from 'system';
+
+console.log('GJS Version:', System.version);
+
+if(System.version < 18200) {
+    console.log('GJS version 1.82.0 or higher is required for nullable nick and blurb in GObject.ParamSpec, skipping example');
+    System.exit(0);
+}
 
 // Example class demonstrating different ParamSpec usages
 class ExampleObject extends GObject.Object {