SSBbound

SSBbound is an online community and platform centered around the *Super Smash Bros.* series of fighting games, primarily *Super Smash Bros. Melee* and *Super Smash Bros. Brawl*. The site was founded in 2005 by a group of fans who sought to create a dedicated space for discussing matchmaking, training, and competitive play in the *Melee* community. The name "SSBbound" is a play on the phrase "Smash Bros. bound," reflecting the game’s fast-paced, action-oriented nature.

The platform originally functioned as a forum where players could organize online matches, share training tools, and discuss strategies. Over time, it evolved to include features like matchmaking systems, leaderboards, and a database of player statistics. SSBbound gained prominence as a hub for competitive *Melee* players, offering tools to track performance, analyze match data, and facilitate organized tournaments.

While SSBbound was initially focused on *Melee*, it later expanded to support *Brawl* and other *Smash Bros.* games. The site also played a role in documenting the history of competitive play, including notable players, setlists, and meta shifts in the game’s competitive scene. However, its influence waned as newer platforms emerged, and the site was eventually shut down in 2016.

Despite its closure, SSBbound remains a historical reference for fans of *Super Smash Bros. Melee*, particularly for its contributions to matchmaking and community organization. Many of its features were later adopted or inspired by subsequent platforms, cementing its legacy in the *Smash* gaming community.