The original BT3 was loved because it felt like "smashing action figures together". The Super Deluxe Mod takes this philosophy to its logical extreme. By merging the mechanical perfection of the 2007 engine with decades of new lore, it creates a "forever game" that is constantly updated by the community. For fans who want the speed of BT3 combined with the scale of the entire Dragon Ball
| Aspect | Vanilla Game (Original) | Super Deluxe Mod | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Classic Z/GT roster; historically complete for its time. | Modern roster including Super heroes; much larger variety. | | Graphics | Standard definition (480p), nostalgic but dated. | HD textures, modern auras, sharper visuals. | | Balance | Highly polished, tested by a professional dev team. | Variable. Some custom characters are "broken" (overpowered). | | Stability | 100% stable on original hardware. | Requires emulation (PC); prone to crashing if ISO is bad. | | Physics | Consistent hitboxes. | Custom hitboxes on new characters can sometimes be buggy. | dragon ball z budokai tenkaichi 3 super deluxe mod better
Note: The Super Deluxe Mod is a fan project and requires a legal copy of the original DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 ISO to patch. It is playable via PCSX2 or modded PS2 consoles. The original BT3 was loved because it felt
Custom soundtracks featuring iconic tracks from "Dragon Ball Super" and "FighterZ." For fans who want the speed of BT3