The Nintendo 3DS has a total of 5 games based on the Dragon Ball franchise and 5 different console models designed with this technology. One of the most famous titles is DB Fusions, along with the Japan-exclusive DB Heroes games. While it’s not the most retro console yet, it’s certainly one of the most interesting.
Here they are, all the DB games for the Nintendo 3DS. You’ll find some RPGs like "Fusions", card games like "Heroes", and fighting games like DBZ Extreme Butōden.
The New Nintendo 2DS XL delivers the power of the New 3DS XL without 3D graphics. With a lightweight design and large screens, it’s perfect for enjoying exclusive and classic games in a comfortable and accessible way.
The New Nintendo 3DS XL features larger screens, more stable 3D, and improved performance. Perfect for enjoying exclusive and classic games with greater comfort and an immersive experience.
The New Nintendo 3DS enhances handheld gaming with a faster processor, more stable 3D, and additional controls. Compatible with exclusives and classics, it's the ideal choice for Nintendo fans.
The Nintendo 2DS provides an accessible handheld gaming experience without 3D graphics, perfect for players of all ages. Compatible with the Nintendo 3DS and DS library, it combines fun and practicality in a sturdy design.
The Nintendo 3DS XL enhances the portable gaming experience with larger screens and a longer-lasting battery. Perfect for enjoying glasses-free 3D gaming, it combines comfort with access to an extensive library of titles.
The Nintendo 3DS revolutionized handheld gaming with glasses-free 3D graphics. Featuring an innovative design, backward compatibility, and a diverse game library, it delivers three-dimensional fun anywhere.
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Discover some of the Dragon Ball games, video games, consoles, and collectible accessories. From the iconic NES and GameBoy to the latest PC, PS5, and X-BOX titles, as well as the timeless board games.
The SFC-101 or Super Famicom Jr. was released 8 years after the original SFC in Japan, redesigning and compacting the console, making it cheaper and more accessible, since the N64 was already on the market.
This console has an American sister version, called Super Nintendo Jr., sharing the same cartridge compatibility issues but this time sharing the design.
This model only has composite AV output.
Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu is the first Dragon Ball Z game released for the Super Nintendo and Super Famicom, although it only came out in the Japanese region in 1992.
It is a turn-based card battle RPG, where players explore the map to obtain new cards while progressing through the story and engaging in battles. Its story covers events from Raditz’s arrival to Frieza’s death on Namek.
As a fun fact, this game is actually a compilation port from NES to SNES of the games Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyajin (1990) and Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza!! (1991) released for the Famicom in Japan. For more details, check the section with all Nintendo NES games.
Jump Force – Deluxe Edition is the edition that included the first Season Pass of the game, giving us the base fighting game plus access to 9 extra playable characters with early access.
The new characters are: Asta, Boa Hancock, Broly, Gogeta, Jiren, Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode), Sabo, Shoto Todoroki, and Super Saiyan God Goku.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – Deluxe Edition was released on the same day as the standard edition, which only includes the base game. This edition, in addition to the base game, gives you access to the first season pass, which includes 3 DLCs.
With this edition, you'll also get access to each DLC’s content 3 days before its official release.
The 3 DLCs included in the first pass add over 20 characters based on DB: Super and DB: Daima, along with cosmetics, and some story and battle content.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 is the second DBZ game released for the GameCube console in 2004. The game is a 'port' of the one previously released for PS2, but with graphical improvements thanks to the console's cel-shading, new characters, and new game modes.
It is the direct continuation of Budokai 1, released a year earlier, so it is still a fighting game with 3D stages and characters, close combat combos, energy attacks, flying, transformations, etc. With game modes like Duel, Story, Tournament, Shop, and Training. The game, as you have read, has a multiplayer mode.
Its story mode is a bit special, as you are placed on a board and go through battles and moments that happen in the Dragon World, covering all DBZ sagas. Your goal is to collect the 7 Dragon Balls and make wishes that will unlock characters, abilities, and game modes.
It features 31 playable characters, some of them are: Yamcha, Trunks, Krillin, Gero, or Kid Boo. This GameCube version includes 2 characters not present on PS2, namely Kuriza and Cooler.
The PlayStation models SCPH-5500, SCPH-5501, and SCPH-5502/5552 were the second revisions or models released by Sony for the PS1 in 1996, aimed at fixing issues from the SCPH-300X series.
These models belong to the SCPH-550X series, with the 5500 being NTSC-J, the 5501 being NTSC-U/C, and the 5502 and 5552 being PAL.
These models were the first to remove the video ports S-Video and RFU. However, they still kept the extra ‘serial’ port.
These models corrected one of the biggest issues of previous revisions: the disc drive’s location was changed, since before it was placed too close to the power supply, causing it to overheat and fail after extended use. In addition, the disc drive itself was improved, and the internal wiring of the console was simplified due to the removal of connectors.
The SCPH-550X series (its 4 models) includes 1 controller, 1 memory card, a parallel port, SGRAM for the GPU, and the internal power supply, along with the new PU-18 board, which was more efficient and replaced the PU-8.
Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2 is the second card game for the 3DS that recreates the Dragon Ball Heroes arcade game. This sequel introduces new game modes, cards, and storylines.
The Nintendo 3DS revolutionized handheld gaming with glasses-free 3D graphics. Featuring an innovative design, backward compatibility, and a diverse game library, it delivers three-dimensional fun anywhere.
Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Goku Densetsu, also known as Dragon Ball Z: Goku Densetsu in Europe, is a card game based on the different DBZ sagas. It allows players to battle against each other using the console’s Wi-Fi.
The SNES (EU) or Super Nintendo was the second home console with interchangeable cartridges released by Nintendo for the European market, replacing the Nintendo NES and surpassing it in every aspect.
This console has two sister versions: one for Japan and one for America. In America, it was also called Super Nintendo or SNES, since in both regions it replaced the NES, the equivalent of the Japanese Famicom. However, while the Japanese and European versions shared the cartridge system and design (only the printed name and the electrical system changed), the U.S. version had a different design and cartridge system.
Regarding cartridge compatibility between regions, this console only has the physical limitation of the cartridges, as Japanese and European cartridges are smaller and only have 60 pins instead of 72 like the American cartridges. Therefore, to play a U.S. game, we need an adapter, but no Dragon Ball games were officially released in the U.S.
Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra is the first game in the MOBA genre (like League of Legends), where we engage in 4 vs 4 battles, either against the AI or another team. For now, it features three game modes. Additionally, this game is also playable on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Smartphone's (Android/iOs).
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2 - Another Road is the second game of the franchise released for the PSP and a sequel to the previous one with the same name. It remains a fighting game that includes multiplayer mode, featuring 24 characters, 11 stages, and a very complete story mode based on the Majin Boo saga.