About Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
The most celebrated entry in the PS2 Budokai trilogy: fast 3D anime fighting with Beam Struggles, Hyper Mode and Dragon Universe story mode.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 (2004) by Dimps is widely seen as the peak of the PS2 Budokai series. It refined the cel-shaded fighting with high-speed Dragon Rush exchanges, teleport counters, Beam Struggles and ultimate attacks, and expanded the roster to over 40 characters from Dragon Ball Z and GT.
Dragon Universe lets you fly over a world map and relive the saga with individual fighters, unlocking capsules to customise movesets. This browser page runs the PS2 version through emulation; a gamepad is recommended and performance depends on your computer.
Available browser projects
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 at a glance
- Genre
- Fighting
- Original release
- 2004
- Developer
- Dimps
- Publisher
- Atari
- Browser version
- dragonballbudokai3.online
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required — runs in the browser
- Devices
- PC; phones may work with touch controls
- Online play
- No — single-player
How to play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 in your browser
- Press Play in browser — the game opens on dragonballbudokai3.online in a new tab.
- Wait while the game files load. The first start can take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your connection; later starts are faster because the browser caches the files.
- Click inside the game window so it captures the keyboard and mouse, then switch to fullscreen (F11 or the host's fullscreen button).
- Open the in-game settings to adjust controls, graphics and sound. Progress is normally kept in your browser storage, so don't clear site data if you want to keep your saves.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 controls
Default layout for this browser version. Keys can differ between builds, and most hosts let you rebind them in the settings. A USB or Bluetooth gamepad usually works too.
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move | Arrow keys |
| Action | Console buttons are mapped to keys — see the host's settings |
| Start / confirm | Enter |
| Menu / pause | Esc |
| Gamepad | Recommended — connect it before starting |
What to expect from the browser version
The browser version of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is an independent web project — a port, recompilation or fan remake — hosted on dragonballbudokai3.online. It is not an official release from Atari, and MePlayable does not host any game files: we describe the game and link to the project.
Because the game runs inside a browser tab, some features of the 2004 original may be missing or work differently: online modes, cutscenes, saves, mods and graphics options depend on the build. If something doesn't work, check the host's own notes.
Requirements
A modern desktop browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari 16+ — with WebAssembly and WebGL enabled, at least 4 GB of RAM and a stable connection for the first load. Hardware acceleration should be switched on in the browser settings.
If Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 doesn't start
- Black screen or endless loading — update the browser, enable hardware acceleration and reload the page with Ctrl+F5.
- No sound — click inside the game window: browsers only allow audio after you interact with the page.
- Lag or low FPS — close other heavy tabs and programs, then lower the resolution or graphics settings in the game.
- The site doesn't open — the host may be temporarily down or blocked in your region. Try again later or use another project link on this page.
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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3: frequently asked questions
Which site hosts the browser version of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3?
The playable web version of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 runs on dragonballbudokai3.online. MePlayable doesn't host game files: we check the link, explain controls and point you to the project page.
Can I play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 online for free?
Yes. The browser version on dragonballbudokai3.online is free to open, and MePlayable doesn't charge anything — we simply link to the project.
Do I need to download Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3?
No. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 runs directly in a browser tab using WebAssembly and WebGL, so there is no installer and nothing to download. The browser only caches files to make the next launch faster.
Can I play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 on a phone?
Often yes: the host can show on-screen touch controls. Still, a computer — or a phone with a connected gamepad — is much more comfortable.
Can I play Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 with friends?
No. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is a single-player game, and the browser version focuses on the solo experience.
Is this the official Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3?
No. The original Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 was developed by Dimps and released in 2004. The browser version is a third-party project, and all rights to the game belong to their owners.
Will my progress be saved?
Usually yes: saves are stored in your browser's local storage on this device. They are lost if you clear browser data, use private mode or switch to another browser or device.
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