The Nintendo GameCube was the sixth-generation console that replaced the N64. It was Nintendo’s first console to use 8 cm discs instead of cartridges. It competed with the PS2 at the time and had great games like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Metroid Prime, and Super Smash Bros.
And, of course, some good Dragon Ball Z games also arrived—3 in total, which we will see on this page.
Here is the total number of DBZ games released for the GameCube: there are only 3 games, featuring fighting and adventure gameplay with 3D graphics and environments.
Both the two Budokai games and Sagas were also released on other consoles of the same generation, such as the PS2 and Xbox.
To play GameCube games, you need the console that supports these games, and for that purpose Nintendo released two consoles: the DOL-001 in 2001 and the DOL-101 in 2003.
The differences between the DOL-001 and the DOL-101 are internal and connection-related, as the 101 is lighter, has fewer connections, and is also cheaper. Visually, there are not many differences; the most notable are checking the connections and whether the logo is removable.
It is important to remember that to avoid piracy and regional license circumvention, the console will be compatible with certain games depending on the region. The regions are:
NTSC-U/C: North America, Central America, South America, and parts of Asia.
NTSC-J: Japan and some regions of Asia.
PAL: Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia.
NTSC-K: South Korea.
To bypass these restrictions imposed by Nintendo, nowadays you need a Freeloader (a disc that allows you to run discs from other regions) or to modify your console with a chip for that purpose. But remember, this is only for collection purposes and not for piracy.
You might already have a console from when you were a kid, or have inherited one from a friend or family member, or maybe you bought it second-hand, but... you’re still missing some accessory or peripheral to be able to play with it, like an adapter for a modern TV, a controller...
So here’s a list of things you might need to play your almost retro console on a modern television. We’ve even included the rare collector’s edition controller dedicated to Dragon Ball Z.
With this accessory, you can convert the AV output of your console to HDMI for modern TVs.
With this accessory, you can convert your retro console’s Multi AV Out to HDMI for modern TVs.
With this accessory, you can convert the AV output and S-Video output of your retro console to HDMI, allowing you to use it on modern TVs.
We also have more complete lists of Dragon Ball games and video games cataloged by their gaming platform, including Board Games, PlayStation, Nintendo NES, etc.
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.
Dragon Ball: The Breakers – Limited Edition was released on the same date as the standard edition in 2022. This is the most complete edition of the game. It includes everything from the Special edition, that is, various cosmetic items only available through these editions, the physical game, a decorative steelbook, stickers, a pair of Potara, and a figure of Cell's larval shell.
The cosmetic pack includes: a full outfit, a victory pose, and a vehicle skin.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot – Daima Edition was released five years after the original editions and is intended as a special edition focused on Dragon Ball Daima, since it ignores the first two Season Passes.
This edition includes the base game and the Daima Pack, titled Daima: Adventure Through the Demon Realm, which features two episodes that cover the entire story of the Dragon Ball Daima anime, starring “mini” Goku and introducing new transformations like Goku's Super Saiyan 4 and Vegeta's Super Saiyan 3.
It also includes permanent upgrades for cooking items.
The original Game Boy, released by Nintendo in 1989, is a legendary handheld console that revolutionized the gaming world. Featuring a monochrome screen, classic controls, and iconic games like Tetris and Pokémon, it remains a cult object for collectors.
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is the only game dedicated exclusively to DBZ released for this console. It also had versions for PS3 and Xbox. The game allows you to use up to 70 different characters, includes a multiplayer mode for up to 4 players, and its story mode covers the entire Dragon Ball Z saga, from the Saiyans to Boo.
Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen is the sixth Dragon Ball game/cartridge released for the NES in 1992, and the third to carry the Z title. It was released while the DB anime and manga were still ongoing. This game was never officially released outside Japan.
It is the direct sequel to Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza!!, sharing the same gameplay system with minor improvements. It is a turn-based card battle RPG, where players travel across the map to collect new cards, progress through the story, and engage in battles.
Its story covers the entire Android and Cell Saga, from the arrival of Mecha Frieza and King Cold, to Gohan defeating Cell after transforming into SSJ2 for the first time during the Cell Games. The game takes many narrative liberties and even includes events from Cooler’s first movie.
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 FighterZ – Legendary Edition was released about six years after the base game, and it is a much more complete edition than all previous ones. This edition includes the base game, FighterZ Passes 1, 2, and 3, Commentator Voice Packs 1–4, cosmetics, and an exclusive lobby avatar of SSJ Goku.
In total, it includes the game plus 19 character DLCs, which is quite a lot.
Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butōden is the last DB game released for the Nintendo DS platform. It’s a fighting game that was only released in Japan and allows players to battle against others.
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission – Hero Edition was released exclusively in the West and for a limited time. This edition includes the base game, the Power-Up Pack, and five physical cards.
The Power-Up Pack is the first and only Season Pass released for the Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission card game on PC.
This Season Pass gave immediate access —with no unlocking required— to 11 cards to start the game with a strong deck. The unlocked cards were:
Jiren, Hit, Raditz, Xeno Goku, SSGSS Vegeta (2 variants), Ultra Instinct Goku, Goku Blue, another Jiren variant, Supreme Kai of Time, and Super Saiyan Caulifla.