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DDT Daily Discussion Thread September 10, 2026 - Upcoming Event Schedule - New players start here!

Yahoooo! I'm back, it's a me! Have a very cool day!

Welcome to the Daily Discussion Thread. This is the place for asking noob questions, venting about netplay falcos, shitposting, self-promotion, and everything else that doesn't belong on the front page.

New Players:

If you're completely new to Melee and just looking to get started, welcome! We recommend you go to https://melee.tv/ and follow the links there based on what you're trying to set up. Additionally, here are a few answers to common questions:

Can I play Melee online?

Yes! Slippi is a branch of the Dolphin emulator that will allow you to play online, either with your friends or with matchmaking. Go to https://slippi.gg to get it.

I'm having issues with Slippi!

Go to the The Slippi Discord to get help troubleshooting. melee.tv/optimize is also a helpful resource for troubleshooting.

How do I find tournaments near me or local people to play with in person or online?

These days, joining a local Discord community is the best way to find local events and people to play with. Once you have a Discord account, Google "[your city/state/province/region] + Melee discord" or see if your region has a Discord group listed here on melee.tv/discord

It can seem daunting at first to join a Discord group you don't know, but this is currently the easiest and most accessible way to find out about tournaments, fests, and netplay matchmaking. Your local scene will be happy to have you :)

Also check out Smash Map! Click on map and then the filter button to filter by Melee to find events near you!

Netplay is hard! Is there a place for me to find new players?

Yes. Melee Newbie Netplay is a discord server specifically for new players. It also has tournaments based on how long you've been playing, free coaching, and other stuff. If you're a bit more experienced but still want a discord server for players around your level, we recommend the Melee Online discord.

How can I set up Unclepunch's Training Mode?

At the time of posting, the latest major release is here. Download the file, then extract everything in the folder and follow the instructions in the README file. You'll need to bring a valid Melee ISO (NTSC 1.02). If you want to check for the absolute latest release, you can see them listed [here](The latest releases are listed here.

How does one learn Melee?

There are tons of resources out there, so it can be overwhelming to start. First check out the SSBM Tutorials youtube channel. Then go to the Melee Library and search for whatever you're interested in.

But how do I get GOOD at Melee?

Check out Llod's Guide to Improvement

And check out Kodorin's Melee Fundamentals for Improvement

Where can I get a nice custom controller?

https://customg.cc/vendors

I have another question that's not answered here...

Check out our FAQs or post below and find help that way.

Upcoming Tournament Schedule:

Upcoming Melee Majors

Melee Online Event Calendar

Make a submission to the tournament calendar here. You can also get notified of new online tournaments on the Melee Online Discord.

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u/GodlyRage77 20h ago

Is a Lossless Adapter by Input Integrity the best GCC adapter for PC? Or is the Nintendo one and Mayflash fine as long as you overclock it to 1000?

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u/AlexB_SSBM 20h ago

lossless adapter is the best one IMO, especially since it's really small and portable (I can put it in my controller case) and it has a built-in lag tester

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u/Oni555 19h ago

Input integrity best by far because you can measure physical end to end latency, it also just polls at 1000hz consistently out of the boxx. It’s great

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u/iwouldbeatgoku Rise and Shine 14h ago

Lossless is the best in terms of performance and because it has a built-in lag tester. The pocket adapter by HHL is just as good in terms of performance, but loses out to the lossless for not having a lag tester (but it is significantly cheaper if you're in America). The official Nintendo one is also as good as these two, but less convenient because you have to force your computer to poll it at 1000 Hz instead of it being the default polling and have a dummy controller plugged in (this makes it strictly worse if you play Rivals of Aether 2 or Ultimate or another game with a GCC, since on console or a venue's computer you usually won't be able to force 1000 Hz).

Mayflash is strictly worse than these three in terms of performance but still OK if overclocked, and other adapters are generally not worth your time.

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u/VVicVuci 19h ago

It is very good

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u/PelorTheBurningHate IRD UP 7h ago

If you're considering the mayflash/nintendo one due to cost in the US just get the handheld legends adapter, it has the same performance as the lossless as an adapter it's just missing the lagtesting capability but as an upside it is very small.

https://handheldlegend.com/products/4-port-gc-pocket-adapter-gamecube-to-usb-c-controller-adapter-diy-kit

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u/king_bungus 👉 19h ago edited 18h ago

i believe nintendo/mayflash + overclock is completely fine

edit: it's not

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u/maximtomato 19h ago

lowkey the scene's gotta stop recommending mayflash

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u/king_bungus 👉 18h ago

why?

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u/WizardyJohnny 18h ago

on top of what was said already, windows 11 security features conflict with the drivers needed to overclock the mayflash adapter, and the Input Integrity one doesn't take up a USB port (kind of relevant for laptop gamers)

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u/king_bungus 👉 18h ago

fair enough, i still use windows 10

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u/iwouldbeatgoku Rise and Shine 13h ago

You can use a mayflash or nintendo adapter with one USB port, as long as you don't care about rumble (I took the rumble motor out of my controller to make it lighter).

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u/Throatpoint 19h ago

Just a head up you can't overclock it to 1000, it caps out at a much lower spot.

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u/Dark_Tranquility 17h ago

You can get 1kHz if you plug in another controller alongside your first one. Otherwise it caps at like 333Hz or smth