By 2004, Nintendo was already the leading brand for handheld consoles, but that year they released the Nintendo DS, featuring dual screens and a stylus for interacting with the console. And, of course, with this new generation, we got some of the best Dragon Ball games for handheld consoles, and here you can see them all.
Here is the complete list of the 6 DB games released for the Nintendo DS. Some are fighting games, others are card games, and a few are very interesting RPGs.
Here are the 4 different versions or models released with Nintendo DS technology. A minimum requirement to play these Dragon Ball and DBZ games.
The Nintendo DSi takes handheld gaming a step further, with two built-in cameras, a larger screen, and access to the DSiWare store. A perfect console for those seeking entertainment and creativity.
The Nintendo DSi takes handheld gaming a step further, with two built-in cameras, a larger screen, and access to the DSiWare store. A perfect console for those seeking entertainment and creativity.
The Nintendo DS Lite is a slimmer, more stylish version of the original, featuring a brighter screen and longer battery life. Perfect for gamers looking for portability without sacrificing performance.
The Nintendo DS revolutionized handheld gaming with its innovative dual-screen design. With exclusive games and a vast library, it offers a unique touch and classic gaming experience anywhere.
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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.
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.
The Game Boy Advance SP enhances the handheld experience with its clamshell design, backlit screen, and rechargeable battery. More compact and functional, it's the perfect version to enjoy your favorite games anywhere.
The PSP-2000 (PlayStation Portable), also known in some regions as "PSP Slim & Lite", is the second version of the PSP. It is slimmer than the previous one, features a video output, improvements to the screen and RAM, and some bug fixes.
The Realme GT Neo3T Dragon Ball Edition is another limited edition dedicated to DBZ, a visual clone of the GT Neo2 DBZ, with 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a 6.62" display. It was inspired by Goku’s outfit, hence the orange and blue colors, as well as the logo with the kanji. Additionally, as a limited edition, it includes a unique box, exclusive theme, stickers, and cards.
The SNES-101 or Super Nintendo Jr. was released 6 years after the original SNES in USA, redesigning and compacting the console, making it cheaper and more accessible, since the N64 was already on the market.
This console has a Japanese sister version named Super Famicom Jr., sharing the same cartridge compatibility issues, but this time sharing the design.
This model only features composite AV output.
Dragon Ball Z 2 V is a special collector’s edition of the video game Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2, released a few months prior to the main launch.
This edition was only released in Japan, in exclusive collaboration with the V-Jump magazine, with only 2000 copies of this version of Budokai 2 produced.
Aside from its name and packaging, the game includes one key difference from the original: the ability to play as Cooler.
Dragon Ball: Shenron no Nazo is the first Dragon Ball game/cartridge released for the NES in 1986, just one year after the publication of the franchise’s first manga.
It is an adventure game where we move through different stages defeating various NPCs and villains, telling the original Dragon Ball story from the encounter between Goku and Bulma to the first martial arts tournament, where the story slightly differs from the canon.
A cult game for a cult console.
Dragon Ball: Tap Battle is one of the first games released for Android and iOS mobile devices. It is a 2D fighting game played by tapping the screen to move the character and attack. It features multiplayer mode and a card system to upgrade your characters. Some players refer to it as the mobile version of FighterZ.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – Premium Collector's Edition is the most complete edition of the game, available on the official release day in 2025, sold exclusively through the Bandai Namco Store.
This edition is identical to the Collector's but with a small extra for purchasing it from the official store. Additionally, it had a very limited number of units, making it the only one (along with the Collector’s) that included the physical game. This edition contains the base game, everything from the Deluxe Edition, meaning access to the first season pass with 4 DLCs, and 3-day early access to each DLC’s content.
It also includes everything from the Ultimate Edition, that is, the Ultimate Upgrade Pack: Goku (Super) outfit with Power Pole, emotes, backgrounds, a customization item, and the Super Shenron summon, all of them cosmetic items.
As part of the collector’s edition, it includes: the physical game, a diorama sculpture of Goku and Broly from DB: Super, and a decorative metal case.
As exclusive content for this Premium Collector’s Edition, which could only be purchased from the Bandai Namco Store, it adds an additional steelbook and 4 cards from the Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion Worlds.
The 4 DLCs from the first pass add over 20 characters based on DB: Super and DB: Daima, as well as cosmetics, and additional story and battle content.
The physical game (cartridge or card) contains the basic installation to play only on the Switch 1, but when inserted into our Switch 2, exclusive graphical updates for that console will be installed.