You can play local multiplayer games like Super Smash Bros. Melee online with friends.

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The Xbox Series S ($299) is cheap, readily available, and has a CPU that rivals mid-range gaming PCs. It runs GameCube and Wii games at 1080p or 1440p with ease. The Series X can push 4K resolution on most titles.

Turning your Xbox into a Nintendo emulation machine requires patience but is entirely legal if you dump your own game ROMs. Here is the current best method as of 2025.