Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 Deluxe Edition Mod Exclusive [upd]
Unlike the official Greatest Hits or Collector's Editions , which only added minor costumes and Japanese voice options, the Deluxe Edition includes significant systemic changes:
| Feature | Official HD Collection | Deluxe Edition Mod | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Resolution | 1080p (Stretched HUD) | 4K Native (Custom GUI) | | Online Play | No | Yes (Via Parsec/PCSX2 netplay) | | DBS Characters | 0 | 12+ | | Music | Removed licensed soundtrack | Restored & Extended OST | | Cost | $29.99 (Used) | Free (Requires legal ISO) | dragon ball z budokai 3 deluxe edition mod exclusive
The "Deluxe Edition" label implies luxury, and the visual upgrades are nothing short of luxurious. The mod team has completely rewritten the shader pipeline via the PCSX2 emulator’s custom builds (exclusive to this mod). Unlike the official Greatest Hits or Collector's Editions
: Items that previously took multiple slots now only occupy one, allowing for more diverse character builds. First released as a patch for the NTSC
First released as a patch for the NTSC PS2 version (SLUS-20958) compatible with PCSX2 or real modded hardware, Deluxe Edition is a comprehensive fan mod created by a team known as . Its stated goal is to "complete" Budokai 3 by restoring cut content, fixing long-standing bugs, rebalancing the entire cast, and adding new features that respect the original design philosophy.
: Some characters receive extra signature moves, such as Masendan for Kid Gohan.