The Sega Saturn was a fifth-generation console released in 1995 to compete with the PlayStation and Nintendo 64, marking the jump to 3D, although it stood out more for its 2D graphics.
Here we will see the complete list of Dragon Ball games released for this console, as well as all its models and some of its peripherals.
The complete list of Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z games released for the Sega Saturn is quite short, as only 2 titles were released for this console.
The titles are DBZ Shin Butōden and The Legends, the first being a 2D fighting game (released only in Japan), very similar to PS1’s Ultimate Battle 22, and the second being the curious fighting game The Legends.
Remember that both the games and the console were region-locked: NTSC-J (Japan), NTSC-U (North America), and PAL (Europe/Australia).
To play Dragon Ball on the Sega Saturn, you first need one of its versions. The console had several revisions during its lifetime: the Model 1, released in Japan in 1994 and in Western markets in 1995, with oval buttons and a disc drive access light; and the Model 2, released in 1996, more compact, lighter, and affordable, with some internal and aesthetic changes.
Additionally, there were special and regional editions, such as those for Brazil or Korea, with voltage adaptations, different colors, and casings. Each version retained the 32-bit power, but the aesthetic and connectivity differences might interest collectors.
That said, here they are:
You may already have at home a console from when you were younger, or you may have inherited it from a friend or family member, or perhaps you bought it second-hand, but… you’re still missing some accessory or peripheral to be able to play with it, like an adapter or a controller…
So here’s a list of the things you might need to play your almost retro console.
With this accessory, you can convert the AV output of your console to HDMI for modern TVs.
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (Game-Key Card) contains exactly the same as the physical cartridge version sold for Switch 1, but this is a digital version with a box and a card with a key to acquire the game on our console.
This edition only differs from the cartridge version in the branded logo, which here is exclusively decorated for Switch 2, and it includes a key instead of a cartridge (remember that the cartridge on Switch 2 requires a graphical upgrade update, but not on Switch 1).
Game-Key Cards can only be inserted into the Switch 2 to activate the digital game. But remember the game is backward compatible, and if we have it on our Nintendo account, we will have it on both consoles.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – Collector's Edition is the most complete version of the game available on its official release day in 2024, and the only one that included a physical copy of the game. This edition includes the base game, everything from the Deluxe edition—meaning access to the first season pass with 3 DLCs, and 3-day early access to each DLC's content.
It also includes the Ultimate edition content, i.e., the Ultimate Upgrade Pack: Goku (Super) outfit with Power Pole, emotes, backgrounds, a customization item, and the Super Shenron Summon, all of which are cosmetic items.
And as an exclusive bonus to this collector’s edition: the physical game, a Goku and Broly (DB: Super) diorama statue, and a decorative steelbook case.
The 3 DLCs included in the first pass feature over 20 characters from DB: Super and DB: Daima, along with cosmetics, and some story and battle content.
Dragon Ball FighterZ – Ultimate Edition was released a few weeks after the base game, and it was the most complete edition available at launch. It included everything from the FighterZ Edition, such as the game’s first Season Pass, called FighterZ Pass 1, which adds 8 new playable characters. Among them are Cooler, Bardock, Broly, Vegito Blue, and more.
Additionally, as exclusive content for this edition, it included the Anime Music Pack and the Commentator Voice Pack, along with in-game cosmetics.
Dragon Ball Z: Raging Blast is the second DBZ game released for the Xbox 360, launched at the end of 2009, and was also released for PS3.
This is a 3D fighting game, very similar to the Budokai Tenkaichi or Sparking! series from the PS2, but with much better graphics and similar gameplay.
Its story covers everything from the Saiyan Saga to the Majin Buu Saga, encompassing all of DBZ, and also brings back the “What If…” mode, allowing players to explore alternate storylines.
The game features both local and online multiplayer modes, for battles with friends or players online.
It includes a total of 45 playable characters, including Goku, Piccolo, Trunks, Cell, Broly, Boo, and more.
Jump Force – Ultimate Edition is the most complete edition released at launch. This edition includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, which is content from 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.
Additionally, as exclusive content of this Ultimate Edition, it includes cosmetic content and other items to use in the game.
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.
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi (also known as Ultimate Blast) is the fourth DBZ game released for the PS3, launched at the end of 2011, and was also released for Xbox 360.
This 3D fighting game is a direct continuation of Raging Blast 1, with very unique gameplay — its system works like playing rock-paper-scissors against your opponent to execute, hit, or dodge techniques and attacks.
Its story covers all of DBZ, some 90’s movies, and even content from the beloved Dragon Ball GT.
The game was considered the worst of all, mainly because it drastically changed the gameplay system, but those who played it without expecting a Tenkaichi Budokai style could still enjoy it.
It features both local and online multiplayer modes, allowing battles with friends or online players.
It includes a total of 70 playable characters, including Goku and all his transformations, Piccolo, Trunks, Cell, Broly, Boo, Frieza, Gohan, and more.
The Wii Family Edition or RVL-101 was a redesign released 5 years after the original Wii, notable because this model is meant to be used exclusively in a horizontal position (the original one can be placed both vertically and horizontally).
In addition to the position change, we can notice that the console’s logo is now oriented to be read horizontally.
The most detrimental change compared to the original is that it is no longer backward compatible with GameCube games and peripherals.
Otherwise, it remains the same as the original console, with some improvements and bug fixes, but with fewer features.
This edition was only sold in Western markets and was never released in Japan.
The console has region locks, and games from different regions are not compatible. There are methods using discs to bypass this lock, or console modifications that allow you to play your games for collecting purposes. This information is for informational purposes only, not for piracy.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – Premium Collector's Edition is the most complete version of the game (above the Collector's Edition), released on the game’s official launch day in 2024, and sold exclusively through the Bandai Namco Store.
This edition is identical to the Collector’s, but with a small bonus for purchasing from the official store. It was also produced in a very limited quantity, making it one of the only editions (alongside the Collector’s) to include a physical copy of the game. It includes the base game, everything from the Deluxe edition (i.e., access to the first season pass with 3 DLCs, plus 3-day early access to each one).
It also contains the full content of the Ultimate edition, i.e., the Ultimate Upgrade Pack: Goku (Super) outfit with Power Pole, emotes, backgrounds, a customization item, and the Super Shenron Summon—all of which are cosmetic items.
From the Collector’s Edition, it includes the physical game, a Goku and Broly (DB: Super) diorama statue, and a decorative steelbook case.
As exclusive content of the Premium Collector’s Edition, available only through the Bandai Namco Store, it also includes an additional steelbook and 4 cards from the Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Fusion Worlds.
The 3 DLCs in the first pass feature over 20 characters from DB: Super and DB: Daima, along with cosmetics, and some story and battle content.