PlayStation 2

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

All the power of DBZ is yours. A Hall of Fame cast of the greatest DBZ, DBGT and DBZ movie characters meet for first time for some of the fastest paced, highest intensity battles ever seen. New abilities include, for the first time on PlayStation 2, the ability to fly at will in a DBZ fighting game. Pummel your foes on the ground and in the air. In North America, an exclusive re-release package of the game (for the PlayStation Greatest Hits line) was released. It contained extras not included in the original black label release. This special version includes an unlockable bonus feature that lets you listen to the original Japanese voice over cast, as well an additional unlockable costume for...

Genre: Fighter
Year: 2004
Developer: Dimps Corporation
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

98 achievements · 1010 total points

Hey, It's Me, Goku! Clear Dragon Universe as Goku.
5 pts
DODGE! Clear Dragon Universe as Kid Gohan.
5 pts
Dad, I'm Eleven. Clear Dragon Universe as "Teen" Gohan.
5 pts
Would Be a Shame To Waste This Potential Clear Dragon Universe as Gohan.
5 pts
Prince of All Saiyans Clear Dragon Universe as Vegeta.
5 pts
Krillin' It Clear Dragon Universe as Krillin.
5 pts
Gohan's Other Dad Clear Dragon Universe as Piccolo.
5 pts
Mr. Tien Clear Dragon Universe as Tien.
5 pts
Newfound Confidence Clear Dragon Universe as Yamcha.
5 pts
Reincarnated Youth Clear Dragon Universe as Uub.
5 pts
Second Coming Clear Dragon Universe as Broly.
5 pts
Rock the Dragon Obtain all the Dragon Balls on any character in Dragon Universe.
3 pts
Rigged Defeat Uub in Goku's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
The Big Spaghetti Star Defeat Metal Cooler on Namek in Goku's Dragon Universe.
3 pts
Still Second Fiddle Defeat SSJ Vegeta on Namek in Goku's Dragon Universe.
3 pts
He's Cooler Than Frieza Unlock Cooler in Goku's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
KAKAROT! Unlock Broly by defeating him in Goku's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Father-Son Fusion Battle Defeat Gotenks as Gogeta in either Goku or Vegeta's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
The Most Powerful Fusion Defeat Omega Shenron in Goku's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Sparring with Dad Defeat Goku in Kid Gohan's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Defeated By a Brat!? Defeat Cooler in Kid Gohan's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Who to Spar With Now? After defeating Piccolo, defeat either Yamcha or Tien in "Teen" Gohan's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Tenacious Gohan Defeat Vegeta in the unmarked Plains location in Gohan's Dragon Universe.
3 pts
Old Vegeta Is Back Defeat Majin Vegeta in Gohan's Dragon Universe.
4 pts
For All the Marbles Defeat Kid Buu in Gohan's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
RIP Future Trunk's Dragon Universe Defeat Broly in Gohan's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Say Hello to Frieza in HFIL Defeat Cooler in Vegeta's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
But He's So Cool! But That's So Dumb! Defeat Broly in Vegeta's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Finally Surpassed Kakarot! Defeat Super Saiyan 4 Goku in Vegeta's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
I'll Be Taking Back My Waifu Defeat Perfect Cell in Krillin's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
That Wasn't Your Best, Goku Defeat Goku in Piccolo's Dragon Universe during the Saiyan Saga.
3 pts
Humbled By a Namekian Defeat Vegeta in Piccolo's Dragon Universe during the Saiyan Saga.
3 pts
The Ultimate Terror Defeat Final Form Frieza in Piccolo's Dragon Universe during the Namek Saga.
3 pts
Look Who Is Trash Now Defeat Cooler and Metal Cooler in Piccolo's Dragon Universe during the Namek Saga.
5 pts
Don't Underestimate Me Again Defeat Perfect Cell in Piccolo's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Majunior Vs. King of the Demon Realm Defeat Dabura in Piccolo's Dragon Universe during the Buu Saga.
3 pts
KAKAROT!! Defeat Broly in Piccolo's Dragon Universe during the Buu Saga.
5 pts
Second Strongest Human Defeat Yamcha in Tien's Dragon Universe during the Buu Saga.
5 pts
Better Luck Next Time! Defeat Vegeta in Yamcha's Dragon Universe during the Buu Saga.
5 pts
Goku's Successor Defeat Omega Shenron in Uub's Dragon Universe during the Buu Saga.
5 pts
KAKAROT!!! Defeat Goku in Broly's Dragon Universe during the Buu Saga.
5 pts
Monster? No, I Am a God! In one session, defeat all 3 of the optional Z-Fighters in Broly's Dragon Universe. (Krillin, Piccolo, and Vegeta)
5 pts
A Peculiar Spot Defeat Broly in the special Battle Spot during the Saiyan Saga of Goku's Dragon Universe.
5 pts
Last Wish Wish for all 11 Dragon Universe character's Breakthroughs and Memories.
25 pts
Just Like the Show Earn all 21 Voice Data from story reenactments.
25 pts
Goku's Wish Unlock Z1 difficulty by beating Dragon Universe on Very Hard.
10 pts
The Path to Power Unlock Z2 difficulty by beating Dragon Universe on Z1.
25 pts
The Endless Path to Power Unlock Z3 difficulty by beating Dragon Universe on Z2.
25 pts
Strongest in the Universe Earn the Strongest of Universe Trophy by clearing Dragon Universe on Z3.
50 pts
That Iconic Intro Defeat Vegeta as Goku or vice-versa in 1P Vs COM Duel Mode. [CPU: Average, 3 Health Bars, No Custom Char.]
3 pts
Stay Away From My Daughter! Defeat Gohan as Hercule in 1P Vs COM Duel Mode. [CPU: Average, 3 Health Bars, No Custom Char.]
3 pts
Ginyu Force's Newest Recruit Defeat Great Saiyaman as Captain Ginyu in 1P Vs COM Duel Mode. [CPU: Average, 3 Health Bars, No Custom Char.]
3 pts
Better Luck Next Time Defeat Krillin as Android 18 in 1P Vs COM Duel Mode. [CPU: Average, 3 Health Bars, No Custom Char.]
3 pts
I Do Not Grant Wishes Defeat Goten as Omega Shenron in 1P Vs COM Duel Mode. [CPU: Average, 3 Health Bars, No Custom Char.]
3 pts
F Use Self-Destruct on Yamcha as Saibamen in Duel Mode. (No Double KO)
2 pts
World Tournament Novice Winner Win the World Tournament on Novice. [No Custom Characters, Default Time Setting, 980,000 Max Zenie]
5 pts
World Tournament Adept Winner Win the World Tournament on Adept difficulty. [No Custom Characters, Default Time Setting, 960,000 Max Zenie]
5 pts
World Tournament Advanced Winner Win the World Tournament on Advanced difficulty. [No Custom Characters, Default Time Setting, 940,000 Max Zenie]
10 pts
Cell Games Winner Win the Cell Games [No Custom Characters, Default Time Setting, 940,000 Max Zenie]
10 pts
Earned the Title Legit Win the Cell Games as Hercule. [No Custom Characters, Default Time Setting, 940,000 Max Zenie]
10 pts
The Fundamentals Obtain all 12 training capsules.
5 pts
No Window Shopping! Obtain the Black Membership card.
5 pts
Frequent Flyer Unlock all stages in the game. (Requires saving.)
10 pts
The Full Roster Unlock every character in the game.
25 pts
Ability Collector Obtain all non Breakthrough red capsules. (Requires saving.)
50 pts
Equipment Collector Obtain all green capsules. (Requires saving.)
50 pts
Item Collector Obtain all Yellow Capsules. (Requires saving the game.)
25 pts
Baba's Crystal Balls Own all ultimate attacks in the game and purchase both Crystal Balls in the shop. (Requires saving.)
25 pts
Limit Breaker Purchase the final non Dragon Universe breakthrough in the Skill Shop and save the game. (Cell Jr.)
25 pts
Thanks For the Memories Purchase the final memory in the Skill Shop and save the game. (Memory of Supporters)
50 pts
Dragon Arena Unlocked Unlock the Dragon Arena
10 pts
A Warmup Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.0-Lv.30 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
This Soil Shall Make Fine Saibamen Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.31-Lv.35 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
Krillin Owned +1 Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.36-Lv.40 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
The Doctor Is In Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.41-Lv.45 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
Try Not to Bore Me Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.46-Lv.50 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
Let the Cell Games Begin! Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.51-Lv.55 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
Lord of the Demon Realm's Entrance Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.56-Lv.60 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
Buu Mad Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.61-Lv.65 in the Dragon Arena.
5 pts
Septuplets Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.66-Lv.70 in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
He's Cooler Than Frieza Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.71-Lv.75 in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Majin Power Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.76-Lv.80 in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
KAKAROT!!! Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.81-Lv.85 in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Touch of Malice Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.86-Lv.90 in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Don't Underestimate Size Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.91-Lv.95 in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
My Training Paid Off! Win a "Break-In" battle for the first time on Lv.96-Lv.99 in the Dragon Arena.
25 pts
Let's Do This! Beat all level 1 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Let's Give It a Shot! Beat all level 2-10 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
This Is So Exciting! Beat all level 11-20 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Show Me What You've Got! Beat all level 21-30 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Like Stealing Candy From a Baby Beat all level 31-40 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Sorry, but Victory Will Be Mine. Beat all level 41-50 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Well. Which One Shall I Begin With? Beat all level 51-60 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
I'll Fight Only Using My Left Arm Beat all level 61-70 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Get Lost Before I Send You Flying! Beat all level 71-80 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
10 pts
Time to Go Full Throttle! Beat all level 81-90 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
25 pts
My Chance of Winning Is About 120%! Beat all level 91-98 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
25 pts
Looks Like The Victory is Mine! Beat all level 99 fighters in the Dragon Arena.
50 pts

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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 frequently asked questions

How do I play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 online with a friend?

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 have achievements?

Yes, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 has 98 achievements worth 1010 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.