Super Smash Bros. Melee – Nintendo GameCube (2001)

Before esports had sponsorships and before GameCube controllers became sacred artifacts, there was Super Smash Bros. Melee—the chaotic, friendship-ruining, wave-dashing masterpiece that still owns tournament floors over 20 years later. Whether you’re casually spamming Pikachu’s Thunder or sweating tech skill with Fox on Final Destination, Melee is *the* gold standard for Smash purists.

1. Gameplay: Fast-paced, precise, and brutally unforgiving, with a roster of Nintendo legends battling it out in 4-player mayhem. Items on or off, you decide how salty the room gets.
2. Features: 26 characters, a wide variety of stages, and a competitive scene so dedicated it’s kept CRTs alive just for this game. Play solo, with friends, or dive into Adventure and Classic modes to unlock everything.
3. Vibes: Slap your GameCube controller into the console and get ready for chaotic matches that can flip in a single Smash attack. No Johns.

Whether you’re collecting, competing, or just in it for some chaotic fun, Super Smash Bros. Melee is a must-own for any serious GameCube collection. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and let the chaos begin.