(OUTDATED) The COMPLETE Beginners' Guide to Super Smash Bros. Melee

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Published on November 11, 2016 7:00:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C16e4E9Mezw

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Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)

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A video on How to PROPERLY get started on playing Competitive Super Smash Bros. Melee

Step 1: Obtain Gamecube Controller
Buy White Gamecube Controller: https://goo.gl/6kMk2w
Buy Black Gamecube Controller: https://goo.gl/9dfyHn
Step 2: Find People to Play With (via Method 1 or Method 2)

Method 1:
List of Smash Communities on Facebook: https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/wiki/facebook

Method 2:
Melee Netplay Website: https://www.smashladder.com/


BENQ 24 Inch 1ms: https://goo.gl/7Yw5xZ


ASUS 24 inch 1ms: https://goo.gl/MYhsFk


Semell Wii to HDMI Converter Low Latency: https://goo.gl/HGnk8K


Step 3: Obtain Melee (Dependent on Method 1 or 2)


METHOD 1:
Melee Disc On Amazon: https://goo.gl/lVMK6C


GC Memory Card (VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: Forgot To Mention this in video but you will definitely need this Memory Card to unlock all characters): https://goo.gl/LcqcWe


Nintendo Gamecube
Gamecube Jet Black: https://goo.gl/NGzYfq
Gamecube Platinum: https://goo.gl/c9HDFK
Gamecube Indigo: https://goo.gl/bNpZkb
Gamecube Purple: https://goo.gl/BdsVZP


If Your Gamecube does not come with its cables: https://goo.gl/52tFIk + https://goo.gl/8TTPeb (NOTE: There are a lot of different Gamecube AV and Power Cords made by third parties, those should also work fine)


Nintendo Wii (NOTE: MAKE SURE YOUR WII HAS GAMECUBE CONTROLLER PORTS):
White Nintendo Wii: https://goo.gl/Q9K3CC
Black Nintendo Wii: https://goo.gl/CdAuE1
Nintendo Wii Other: https://goo.gl/3zRo6O


If Your Wii does not come with its cables: https://goo.gl/XTUfJp
or
https://goo.gl/WQTYMy + https://goo.gl/ojBClf (NOTE: There are a lot of different Wii AV and Power Cords made by third parties, those should also work fine)


METHOD 2:
Gamecube Adapter for Wii U: https://goo.gl/1RqGUZ Or
Mayflash 4 Port Wii U Adapter: https://goo.gl/pWXnZq


NETPLAY INFORMATION FOUND AT: https://www.smashladder.com/help/netplay-guides


(BENQ/ASUS Monitor Optional as it works very well with PC Gaming in general)


Step 4 (Choose and Learn Your Character)


“Which Character Are You?” Playlist Found Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoU3TQBakHOq6EHo-Hs35bOlTRQnp5q6p


Step 5 (Become Technical)


“How To Learn Melee” Playlist Found Here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoU3TQBakHOrE9yYdNlsmG74LEB0Mf3h8
Step 6 (Learn Your Character)


Our Tutorials On Character Specific Neutral Game, Combos, Etc, Found here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ZTid4t2ctB6osM0WTiJA/playlists?shelf_id=0&view=1&sort=dd


Step 7 (Play Melee vs. Other People)


What to do at your first tournament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd3xb1ELALE&list=PLoU3TQBakHOqmrtI43tcQ5_g20ifui8TE&index=2

Disclaimer, SSBM Tutorials is not responsible for any possible harm you may, but will most likely not, encounter when attending these Smash events or interacting at all with your local Smash scene. YOU are responsible for your own safety and actions. Be friendly but also be cautious. Use your best judgement and treat others how you would want to be treated.

How to play a tournament set:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YePIBypk_DI&list=PLoU3TQBakHOqmrtI43tcQ5_g20ifui8TE&index=1


Step 8 (Improve and Learn)
How to be GOOD at Smash:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXvKpe5MP0s&index=1&list=PLoU3TQBakHOrP4-ulRdhkkGECGc5KKfAa


5 Biggest Noob Mistakes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYN_OFUoCAY&list=PLoU3TQBakHOrP4-ulRdhkkGECGc5KKfAa&index=3


Step 9:


Welcome to the Melee Community! :) Live the hype, and have fun!

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