Do I need the original game files to run Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 HD Collection Recompilation?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 HD Collection Recompilation

RecompilationActive

The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.

About

A port of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 HD Collection from Xbox 360 to PC, made with the ReXGlue SDK. The game's PowerPC code is statically recompiled into a single executable with its own launcher and mod system. It is not an emulator and runs natively on Windows and Linux (Vulkan). The latest version listed is v1.4.1.

How it differs from the original

Adds a launcher, a mod system and live video settings including FSR and FXAA scaling, an in-game quick menu, an FPS counter and controller support.

Getting started

The project does not include the game, so you must supply files from your own legal copy: the default.xex executable and the data files for your region. On Windows, extract the release ZIP, put your game ISO or the extracted game folder next to dbz3.exe, open it, choose region, language, video and sound, and press Play. On Linux, extract the tarball, place your default.xex and the us or eu folder beside the dbz3 program and run it.

Known issues & limitations

Los mods necesitan los datos del juego en una carpeta; en modo ISO se juega sin mods.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Xbox 360 version).

Debes aportar los archivos de tu copia legal: `default.xex` y los archivos `data_*.afs` de la región elegida.

Features

El panel F3 muestra los FPS del juego y de la pantalla, además de una gráfica del tiempo de frame.

How to install

Abre `dbz3.exe`, elige región, idioma, vídeo y sonido, y pulsa JUGAR o START.
Para instalar el pack de personajes, copia su carpeta `mods` junto a `dbz3.exe`, abre el juego y pulsa JUGAR en la pestaña Personajes nuevos.

Controls

F1 o Back + Start abre el menú rápido durante la partida.
F4 abre todos los ajustes sobre el juego.
LB / RB o Ctrl + Tab cambia de pestaña en el launcher.
START inicia el juego desde el launcher.

Summarised from the project's README.

Licensing & legal

The project is under the MIT license and is described as unofficial, non-profit research and preservation with no relation to Bandai Namco, Shueisha or Toei Animation.

Additional notes

In development: Detection of Shin Budokai 1 and 2 and Super Dragon Ball Heroes for character import is listed as still in development.

FAQ

What is Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 HD Collection Recompilation?: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 HD Collection Recompilation is an open-source recompilation. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on Xbox 360.
Do I need the original game files to run Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 HD Collection Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
How is Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 HD Collection Recompilation licensed?: NovaPowers: MIT (whole repository). The repository itself is the authoritative source.