For me, Super Smash Bros. Melee was the best. Brawl wasn't as fluid and chaotic as Melee, which made Melee outstanding IMO. And Super Smash Bros-well, Melee improved on everything that the original did.
 
Also, in Brawl, they completely screwed up Samus for me. Should I use the power-up to become Zero Suit Samus, who I cannot seem to play with? Or do I give it to Ike and get raped anally? Tough decision.

Melee is by far the best. There's really nothing to discuss.

Melee was the best by far.
 
Nothing beats the announcer shouting "ROY!" at the character select screen.

Melee, the gameplay and speed flow better.
Brawl comes in second for sheer variety of characters, stages and items.

I voted for the original. Although Melee's probably the better game compared directly, Super Smash Bros. was one of my favorite N64 titles and was one of the only decent fighting games for the console. I remember the novelty of all the best Nintendo characters being thrown into one game feeling so original back then. Plus, I liked all of the characters - there are a few in Melee I could live without. All great games though.

I'm gonna be Mr. Unpopular and say Brawl. It's one of the few Nintendo franchises that actually become better over time. Both the original and Melee were great, but Brawl just adds so much more.

"I'm gonna be Mr. Unpopular and say Brawl. It's one of the few Nintendo franchises that actually become better over time. Both the original and Melee were great, but Brawl just adds so much more. "

" @Dalai said:

"I'm gonna be Mr. Unpopular and say Brawl. It's one of the few Nintendo franchises that actually become better over time. Both the original and Melee were great, but Brawl just adds so much more. "

This.  I think the series improved with each installment.  The first one was great, Melee was better, and Brawl added more to the already ridiculously fun franchise.  Therefore, Brawl is my favorite and the one I consider to be the best. "

The original was the best. Me and my college buddies play all the time.

I voted for the original because that is the one I've spent the most time playing.

Original or extra crispy.

I enjoyed Melee the most. I could have fun playing any of them though.

I haven't played much of Brawl, but Melee by far from what I have played of it.

Cool poll, none. I couldn't stand those games.

Melee.

Brawl, just because I am a graphics whore. 
 
Kidding aside I chose Brawl because of the smooth game play it introduced to me and the amount of fun I had playing with my sisters before moving out to get married.

Brawl's my favourite, love the roster, don't care about wave-dashing or the fact tripping was added to Brawl. Enjoyed using Lucario more than any previous Smash Bros character.

Brawl because Luigi's voice is the way it's supposed to be.

Melee, but if somehow they implanted Snake from Brawl into there, you'd have the best.

Brawl is my favorite by far. I don't much care for the Smash Ball, but other than that I love everything.

Tough decision, because I have many happy memories of Melee and my brothers and I put hundreds upon hundreds of hours into playing it, but I like lots of the additions that were made in Brawl. I guess I just had more fun with Melee so it gets the vote.

Brawl has my man R.O.B. So it's obvious.

Melee because i bought it Years after it came out but yet its the most played game at my house when i have company.. damn game has sucked up about 350 hours in 2months time

Melee.
 
Cuz Roy's in it. Duh.

I'm quite a fan of Brawl Minus myself

Melee. Brawl Just no no..no.