PS3
Start with the first Budokai: you can finish the story and unlock most of the roster before moving on to tournaments. Budokai 3 demands more attention to the map. Some rivals and fighters only unlock when you leave the marked route or replay the story with a particular character.
The PS3 platinum spans Budokai and Budokai 3. Budokai 2 is not included in the collection.
- List: 43 trophies, all offline
- Games: Budokai and Budokai 3
- Tournaments: Clear each tournament tier in both games
Budokai: finish the three sagas
Clear the Saiyan, Namek and Android sagas in order. After the ending, return to episode select. The additional chapters are separate from the fights you cleared in the linear story. Use them to unlock Zarbon, Dodoria and the three required Androids, then check the fighter menu for any incomplete trophy groups.
- Check the branches before buying capsules at random.
Win each tournament tier
Novice, Adept and Advanced wins are tracked separately. Pick a fighter whose range you control. At the edge, hits can send the opponent out of the ring, but move back to the centre when you risk going out yourself. Complete the first game’s progression before starting the Budokai 3 tiers.
- Select the correct game’s tournament from the collection menu.
Budokai 3: rotate the fighters
Finish Dragon Universe with each required fighter and check their trophy before moving on. Keep the fighter you are best with trained for Dragon Arena. Plan extra runs for Broly, Cooler and Omega Shenron. When a route changes, explore the map before heading to the next red marker.
- Keep your Budokai 3 progress between story routes.
Unlock and win the Cell Games
After winning the Budokai 3 Advanced tournament, enter Dragon Arena with a fighter strong enough to select level 51–55 opponents. Look for the interruption where Cell challenges you and beat him. Then return to tournament selection and win the Cell Games. Ring-outs cannot get you through that event.
- Return to tournament selection after defeating Cell in the Arena.
Finish the fighter groups
Check each group rather than just counting available portraits. Great Saiyaman and Hercule matter in the first game. Some names return in the third, but with their own conditions and variants that count separately. If only one member is missing, find their story, tournament or Arena condition before starting another full run.
- Check the two character selection screens separately.
Trophies to watch
Budokai Advanced Champion
Win World Tournament mode on Advanced in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
Clear Novice and Adept in the same game first, and stay away from the edge while at a disadvantage.
Budokai 3 Cell Games Champion
Win the Cell Games in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Look for Cell in Dragon Arena after the Advanced tournament: the Arena challenge opens the separate event.
Budokai 3 Fierce Warriors
Unlock Cooler, Bardock, Broly, and Omega Shenron in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Plan Dragon Universe detours and later runs for fighters who do not appear along the main story.
Budokai 3 Dragon Arena
Unlock Dragon Arena mode in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Check the endings for all ten required heroes before looking for the mode.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Budokai 2 for the platinum?
No. The required progress is split between Budokai and Budokai 3 in the PS3 collection, with tournaments and fighters to unlock in both.
Do I need to play online?
No. The required tournaments, Dragon Universe and Dragon Arena challenges can be played against the CPU, with no need to find a player online.
Is finishing the story as Goku enough?
No. Dragon Universe has endings for multiple fighters and some detours open on later runs. Check each character’s trophy after their ending.
Sources
- Comunicato europeo Namco Bandai del 2 novembre 2012
- Guida ai trofei Budokai HD Collection
- Condizioni Cell Games
- Crediti nel manuale ufficiale
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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