Montreal has a deep gaming community, and the secondhand market for consoles, games, and accessories moves fast. Montreal Daily’s Gaming category is where local players buy and sell everything from a single controller to a full console and game library, without paying trade-in prices at a retail counter. List your gear for free and talk directly with the buyer, or browse listings from other Montrealers clearing out their collection or upgrading their setup. Because you’re dealing directly with another player rather than a store counter, you can often negotiate a fairer price on both sides than a trade-in credit would offer. Local resale also means faster transactions since there’s no shipping wait between purchase and pickup, letting you start playing the same day you buy.
What You’ll Find in Gaming
Expect consoles across generations, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and older retro systems, sold alone or bundled with controllers and games. Physical game libraries are common, from single titles to full boxed collections, along with digital-era leftovers like memory cards and cases. PC gaming gear shows up too: gaming keyboards, mice, headsets, capture cards, and VR headsets. You’ll also find gaming chairs, monitors with high refresh rates, and collector’s editions or limited-run merchandise that people picked up at launch and are now passing along.
Retro and collector items in particular vary enormously in condition, so this is a category where a careful look at photos and a few direct questions really pay off before you commit to a price. Local trading also makes it easier to inspect rare or older cartridges in person, something that’s much riskier when buying sight unseen from a faraway online seller. Handheld consoles and portable gaming devices are increasingly common too, along with carrying cases and screen protectors sold specifically for them.
Tips for Buyers
- Ask the seller to power on the console in front of you or on video call to confirm it reads discs or cartridges properly and boots without error codes.
- Check controller drift by asking the seller to move the analog sticks on camera, or test in person before paying, since this is one of the most common hidden defects.
- For game discs and cartridges, look closely at photos for scratches on the disc surface or corrosion on cartridge pins.
- Confirm whether original cables, power bricks, and controllers are included, since replacements can add real cost after the fact.
- For collector’s editions, ask about smoke-free and pet-free storage, and whether the item has ever been displayed outside its box.
- Ask if the console has ever been modded or jailbroken, since this can affect warranty status, online play eligibility, and resale value down the line.
Tips for Sellers
Test everything before you list it. Power on the console, cycle through a couple of games, and check that both controllers register properly, since buyers will almost always ask. List the exact model and storage size, for example a 512GB Switch OLED versus a base model, since these details change the price significantly. If you’re bundling games, list the titles individually in the description rather than just saying “with games,” as specific titles are what buyers search for and compare. Photograph the console from multiple angles, including the ports and any wear on the casing, and don’t hide scuffs, buyers appreciate honesty and it prevents disputes later.
Seasonal timing matters here too: gaming gear tends to move fastest in the weeks leading up to the winter holidays. If you still have the original packaging or manuals, mention it, collectors in particular place real value on complete-in-box condition. Responding quickly to messages also matters in this category, since popular consoles and recent game releases can attract several interested buyers within the same day. Keeping a console’s original packaging on hand, even just for the sale itself, can also make a listing look more trustworthy to cautious buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re clearing out old cartridges or hunting for your next console, post or browse Gaming listings on Montreal Daily for free and connect directly with players across the city. No listing fees, no waiting on shipping, just Montreal gamers trading directly with each other.